Date:         Tue, 25 Jan 2000 14:52:22 -0800
Reply-To:     Kyle Gardella <kyle@NETWORKELEC.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Kyle Gardella <kyle@NETWORKELEC.COM>
Subject:      All season tire review
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I bought four new tires from Les Schwab a few months ago.  I'm very pleased
with them and thought I'd share it with the list.  I think Les Schwab is
only in the western states though.  The tires are Wildcat LT195/75R-14.
They are all season rated, with an aggressive tread design (more like an off
road tire).  I bought them for my '85 Westy because I travel in the Tahoe
area to ski.  They were one of the few tires I found in the correct size
with a high enough load rating and a tread pattern that looked like a mud
and snow tire.  They perform well on dry pavement.  The sidewall feels very
stiff around corners, don't wander in the wind, and the noise level is only
slightly louder than my previous tires (not loud enough to bother me).  Last
weekend I tested them in the snow and they did very well.  Plus, they look
pretty cool, if you like the rugged look.  They cost $69.89 plus 10.50 for
valve stems, spin and install.  Also included free rotation, spin balance,
brake inspection, and a good warranty.  $346.55 out the door.

Kyle Gardella
'85 westy