[T2] type2 Digest, Vol 33, Issue 16

[Bill Bowman]

Hey Ron,

Do you have an idea of about how much these new Hankook tires are going to
cost yet?

Bill Bowman
On Feb 26, 2016 1:00 PM, <type2-request at type2.com> wrote:

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>    1. Re: Hankook Vantra LT RA18 (The Bus Depot)
>    2. Singlecab gates, and latches (Kevin Guarnotta)
>    3. Re: Hankook Vantra LT RA18 (Max Bronsema)
>    4. Re: Hankook Vantra LT RA18 (accessys at smart.net)
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> Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2016 15:35:33 -0500
> From: "The Bus Depot" <type2 at busdepot.com>
> To: "'Type 2 List'" <type2 at type2.com>
> Subject: Re: [T2] Hankook Vantra LT RA18
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> > It is time to replace my tires, they have served well.
> > My local Hankook dealer claims
> > the RA08 has been superseded by the Vantra LT RA18.
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>
> I just posted about this on the Samba so I might as well copy it here...
>
> OK so I have the skinny on the new (to the USA) Hankook RA18. It is
> largely similar to the RA08 we all know and love, with one notable
> difference. While the RA08 is solidly an All Season tire, the RA18 may be
> slightly less "all season." Let me explain. Both tires carry the M&S
> rating, meaning that they meet U.S. industry standards for "mud and snow"
> driving. But not all M&S tires are equal because the standards are fairly
> broad. The actual tread pattern on the RA08 is a bit more aggressive and
> probably better suited for winter driving (although still not comparable to
> an actual snow tire).
>
> Hankook themselves seem to recognize this difference, in that they sold
> the RA08 as an All Season tire but are waffling on the RA18 - In a press
> release they promoted it as All Season (and they put the M&S logo on the
> sidewall) but online they call it a Summer tire. That being said, it is
> still an M&S tire and therefore a better choice for winter weather than
> most competing tires that are strictly summer-only such as the Conti's,
> Yoko's, etc.. (It bears mentioning that no all-season tire is as good in
> snow as an actual snow tire.)
>
> Further comparing the two tires, they seem to be relatively evenly matched
> and both at the top of the pack. Several years ago the German publication
> Promobil gave the RA08 top honors in a head-to-head braking and handling
> testing against Michelins and other tires, using Mercedes Sprinter sized
> vans. In a subsequent version of the same test, the RA18 got the top slot.
> The magazine concluded, "The best tyre under wet conditions and not impeded
> in the dry, the new Hankook is clearly the winner." It was the only tire
> that they awarded their "Very Good" rating to, while the Conti and Michelin
> got "satisfactory." On Hankook's part, their promotional literature claims
> that the RA18 has slightly better treadwear and rolling resistance than the
> RA08, albeit with no specifications to back it up.
>
> So where does this leave you? Short-term, while we still have RA08's (
> http://www.busdepot.com/ra08), you have a choice. If you anticipate any
> driving in winter weather I'd definitely snag some RA08's while you still
> can, as they would appear to be better suited for that with no real
> downside. However, once they're gone, it seems that the RA18's will still
> be the best of the remaining highway tires, given their excellent test
> performance and the fact that they are M&S rated unlike most of the
> competition. We will have RA18's in both 185R14 and 195R14 sizes in a few
> weeks.
> _________________
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> Ron Salmon
> The Bus Depot, Inc.
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> Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2016 12:42:03 +0000
> From: Kevin Guarnotta <kevin at guarnottadesign.com>
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> Subject: [T2] Singlecab gates, and latches
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> Hi Guys...a few more questions about my singlecab. It is a 1969,
> undergoing some restoration/rust repair. A few questions:
>
> The Gates:
> 1. The rear gate has a bit of a curve in it from something slamming into
> it inside the bed. SO when the rear gate swings open, it hits the engine
> lid. Any ideas on how to straighten this gate out?
> 2. I'm trying to figure out how to address the hinges and latches of the
> gates. I was thinking of removing them, and having them powder coated. Has
> anyone else done this - or have any tips on different ways to treat these
> handles, latches and hinges.
>
> The Dashboard
> The PO painted the dash all white. I think it was originally all black -
> weren't they all? I'm talking about the metal part that is right up against
> the windshield.
> The foam covered dash(the removable thing) has a lot of overspray from the
> PO paint job. It also has some cracks in it. I was wondering about painting
> this? Anyone have experience painting this? Also any tips on filling the
> cracks? I see this company urethane supply which sells dashboard repair
> kits. I was thinking of trying that -but looking for any info/experience
> with that.
>
> Thanks.
>
> -Kevin Guarnotta
> Jamaica Plain, MA
>
> '78 Westy
> '69 Singlecab
> '65 Ez-camper
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> Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2016 06:56:26 -0800
> From: Max Bronsema <max.bronsema at gmail.com>
> To: "ron at busdepot.com" <ron at busdepot.com>
> Cc: Type 2 List <type2 at type2.com>
> Subject: Re: [T2] Hankook Vantra LT RA18
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> Thank you Ron for the detailed outline of a new era for VW van tires. What
> you wrote is very helpful.
>
> Max
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> Max Bronsema
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> Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2016 10:26:52 -0500 (EST)
> From: accessys at smart.net
> To: Max Bronsema <max.bronsema at gmail.com>
> Cc: "ron at busdepot.com" <ron at busdepot.com>, Type 2 List
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> Subject: Re: [T2] Hankook Vantra LT RA18
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> it was a very good outline of the Hankook tires which Ron sells and
> appreciated.   was just wondering what other tires are still out there for
> these things.
>    I remember when I last got tires and due to road hazzard damage I needed
> them "NOW" and the Hankooks were seriously backordered I had to do a lot
> of searching to find the Hakapalitias that I currently have on my van.
>
> these have turned out to be excellent tires and well spoken of in Alaska
> and the North West but wondering what else is avaliable.  I ran Michelins
> for ages then no more tires from them.
>
> who's left
>
> Bob
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> On Fri, 26 Feb 2016, Max Bronsema wrote:
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> > Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2016 06:56:26 -0800
> > From: Max Bronsema <max.bronsema at gmail.com>
> > To: "ron at busdepot.com" <ron at busdepot.com>
> > Cc: Type 2 List <type2 at type2.com>
> > Subject: Re: [T2] Hankook Vantra LT RA18
> >
> > Thank you Ron for the detailed outline of a new era for VW van tires.
> What
> > you wrote is very helpful.
> >
> > Max
> >
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