Date:         Fri, 16 Jun 2000 20:18:05 -0700
Reply-To:     Bill Davidson <wdavidson@thegrid.net>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Bill Davidson <wdavidson@thegrid.net>
Subject:      Re: Michelin MXTs....
Comments: To: Daniel Schmitz <djs@gene.com>
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Dan,
I love my MXTs... paid about $105 each installed & balanced about 3 years
ago.
Bill

----- Original Message -----
From: "Daniel Schmitz" <djs@gene.com>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2000 7:25 PM
Subject: Michelin MXTs....


> I am planning to replace the incorrect and woefully inadequate tires on
> my '87 Westfalia with the correct tires. I have the alloy wheels that
> take a 205/70R14 tire, and I'm considering the Michelin MXT. I just
> visited my local Howard Tire/Wheel Works and was quoted $93/tire, plus
> all the installation costs (mounting/balancing/extended road hazard
> protection) and tax. Came to $505 total.
>
> Does $93 per tire sound reasonable? Is this my best tire option? I've
> read generally positive press on it in the archives and at the
> Vanagon.com site, but I can't seem to find this tire listed at either
> Tire Rack or even Michelin's website.
>
> The considerable experience of the listserve listees is appreciated.
>
> ...Dan
>