Date:         Thu, 6 Apr 2000 22:09:51 -0500
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <inua@HIWAAY.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Rodgers <inua@HIWAAY.NET>
Subject:      Re: Agilis tire source?
Comments: To: Garrett Adams <gadams@JPS.NET>
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Last year I put Michelin MXT's on my 88GL. They are 205R78/14's(or maybe
R70..can't remember) According to Discount Tires in Albuquerque...where I bought
the tires....the 14" MXT's were the stock tire that the vanagons had when
driven  from the showroom floor. It is a good lite truck tire in a 14" size and
you won't go wrong with it. The 14" truck tire is more difficult to find. If you
go to a 15" or 16" your choices rise considerable, but you do have to go to the
larger rims. The MXT has reinforced sidewalls and has a pressure rating like 45
or 55 psi. Definitely designed for the Vanagon.

John Rodgers
88GL Driver

Garrett Adams wrote:

> >>...14" tires are dime a dozen (almost literally!). <<
>
> IMO, not the correct light truck tires! Tires that are especially built for,
> or recommended, for Vanagon use. A proper tire is even more important for
> the heavier Vanagon campers, and my camper's curb weight is about 685 lbs.
> heavier than the Westfalia.
>
> What I look for is a strong beefy tire that also gives me a good decent
> ride. Sort of a balancing act. Since I previously had very good experience
> with the discontinued  Michelin XC4S four season tires I wanted to stick
> with that brand if possible. The Agilis 61 tire is the replacement to the
> XC4S according to Michelin.
>
> Please understand I'm not saying that the Agilis 61 is the only choice, or
> even the best choice for everyone, just the best choice for me. I am frugal
> in many areas but not when it comes to tires.
>
> Garrett Adams
> 83.5 Adventurewagen GL
> Stockton, California