Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2015 23:11:56 -0400
Reply-To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Kumho Venture tires? Loud?
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I missed you having a Syncro part. This size will work. If you don't have already consider a big brake kit. If you are a high speed driver give though to what that extra load will do to the transmission. Next rebuild get the oiling plates and maybe jump to a heavier gear oil.
Dennis
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From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Chris Szpejankowski
Sent: Monday, August 10, 2015 10:58 PM
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Subject: Re: Kumho Venture tires? Loud?
I have Schwenk lift springs on mine with Old Man Emu shocks. It should be fine.
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Dnia 10 sie 2015 o godz. 20:50 Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> napisał(a):
> That size works on a Syncro with healthy springs. You may have to deal with rubbing up front.
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> Dennis
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> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Chris Szpejankowski
> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2015 9:41 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Kumho Venture tires? Loud?
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> For my current Westy looking at 215/75R15 size which is 27,6 in diameter.
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> I take it no one has used these yet.
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> Chris.
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> Dnia 9 sie 2015 o godz. 23:41 Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> napisał(a):
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>> The 225/60-16 is amongst my favorite size for the 2WD vans. For even better handling the 225/55-17 is also a winner. These sizes are only about an inch larger in diameter than stock at ~26.6 inches. For 16 wheels the smallest Kumho is about 29 inches. Just too much.
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>> Dennis
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>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Chris Szpejankowski
>> Sent: Sunday, August 9, 2015 9:59 PM
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Subject: Re: Kumho Venture tires? Loud?
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>> I ran 225/60r16 and other larger sizes tires on my previous Westy with no ill effects. Panic braking was actually improved due to increased traction over skinny stock 185 tires.
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>> Just looking to hear from people who used Kumho Venture tires. Nokian WRC Cargo tires ride extremely well and are very quiet even when worn. I'd like to keep those attributes if I can.
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>> http://www.kumhousa.com/tire/category/truck-suv/2DAD4945-E708-43A2-ADF1-0A43551871B2
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>> Dnia 9 sie 2015 o godz. 18:42 Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> napisał(a):
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>>> What size are you looking to use and what is the intended use? An "All Terrain" tire will not be as good on wet roads (too much void ratio) and while they look aggressive they are not as good as a real winter tire on snow and ice, especially light snow or ice covered roads. They can usually push through deep fluffy snow but once going nothing like a winter capable tire to help you stop and steer. Also keep in mind the effect taller tires have on gearing and braking if you have to original engine. The increased torque loading really helps to reduce transmission life if you like to drive fast.
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>>> Dennis
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>>> ----Original Message-----
>>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Chris Szpejankowski
>>> Sent: Sunday, August 9, 2015 10:21 AM
>>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>>> Subject: Kumho Venture tires? Loud?
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>>> My beloved Nokian WRC tires are nearing the end. I'm looking into taller options for my Syncro. What is your opinion of these Kumho tires? Are they loud?
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>>> Chris.
>>> Milton, '90 Syncro Westfalia
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