Need help selecting new tires

[Diana]

I'm new to this group. I inherited a 1983 Westy water cooled camper from my Dad.  At mechanics now - will get it back Mon/Tues.  Replacing gas tank, fuel pump & filter, air flow box and a few other things.  When I get it back, I need to get new tires.  If someone could please look at this website (www.sullivanstire.com) and give me their thoughts on the 3 recommended tires (Nexen, Hankook, Kumho).  I have signed up for Bus City in Guerneville and want to have van ready to go.  Look forward to meeting everyone.  Thanks for any help

Diana

 

[Kris Hansen]

I got a set of these last December and have been very happy with them

http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_1086_1404/nokian_tire_185r14c...

I had a set of the Hankooks and while they were good tires, I really like the Nokians better.

[Jake White]

If you've got the $ go for one of the wheel and tire upgrade packages from gowesty or vancafe.  Handling and stability wise, the difference between night and day.

[Diana]

Kris and Jake,  Thanks for your advice on the tires.  Drove over to Santa Cruz yesterday and had Van-Cafe mount 15 inch tire and wheel package. Also, had a Fiamma awning put on.  Mechanic did great job on engine, van runs wonderful.  If anyone ever needs a good mechanic in the Monterey area, I highly recommend "Just Andy" in Seaside . Specializes in Volkswagens and has worked on my Passat for years.  Going to the Pinnacles for a few days camping then to Guerneville.  Looking forward to meeting other VW campers.  Diana

 

 

 

 

 

[Dom Fernandez]

Just put 2 Hankook on mine.Awesome tire so far.

[Michael J.]

I have a 78 Westy and 2 years ago I went with the Nexen sidewall reinforced tires and I am glad I did. I can actually drive with one hand now.