<VV> Tires for Greenbrier

[Bill Elliott]

I would think a light truck tire would be a huge step up over the passenger radial... something like the BFG Long Trail T/A?

Not too many choices in a 14 in this size range.

Bill Elliott

>I'm presently running standard passenger car 205-14s.  Won't be that many 
>more miles until it's time to re-tire (the van, that is). I'm seriously thinking 
>about going to a multi-ply truck or SUV tire....the reason being to gain a 
>little more highway-speed stability (due to stiffer side walls). Finding a 
>high-performance water shedding tire, also meeting the criteria first stated, would 
>be a plus: my wife drives the van on a daily basis, and I'd like to give her 
>every safety advantage possible. As the vehicle is equipped with Addco 
>anti-sway bars, the clearance room at the front--inside tire wall area--is a little 
>tight.... Wouldn't want to go much wider. Has anyone out there heard of or used 
>a true truck tire (8+ ply), or SUV tire on FC vehicle? Safety and performance 
>counts more than $$$.
>Thanks,
>Mike Mauro
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