Hi Jeff - not sure if you are interested in an all weather tire or not -
but check out the Nokian WRG 4 or the Nokian Outpost.  215/65/16s - SUV
tire load rated for 102 and 98 and are 27” diameter on the nose.  I had the
WRG 4s on my Syncro for a number of years - a really good tire, very quiet
and ride well…and surprisingly good in the snow and can handle some off
road.  I drove mostly on highways and so preferred them for travelling
compared to an AT tire.

I have them on my Audi A4 Quattro as well.  Determine the kind of driving
you primarily do and whether you would require snow tires - an All Weather
might work well for you if you drive your van all year round - or even if
you don’t.

Bruce

On Thursday, July 27, 2023, Jeff Palmer <w.jeff.palmer@icloud.com> wrote:

> Greetings from Quetico Provincial Park in northwestern Ontario!
>
> The time has come to get new tires. I think the writing is on the wall for
> 14 inchers so I am looking at the GoWesty 16 inch alloys. They sell them
> with Michelin Defenders but don’t specify which model. Anyone have any
> feedback on the Defenders or any others? I am looking for good highway
> mileage primarily.
>
> Thanks
> Jeff
>
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