Date:         Wed, 19 Jul 2000 15:48:05 -0700
Reply-To:     Brent Christensen <brent@vanagon.com>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Brent Christensen <brent@vanagon.com>
Subject:      Re: Latest on Michelin MXT's (my search)...
Comments: To: Daniel Schmitz <djs@gene.com>
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Good luck - when I recenly inquired with them, I was told over hte phone
that they could order them.  Then when I went in to order them, I was told
by the manager that they can't special order tires, since their pricing
relies on volume discounts.  I went inside and talked to the STORE manager
(The general manager) and he confirmed what the tire manager told me.

Needless to say, I ended up buying from a local tire dealer that I have had
luck with in the past...

Brent Christensen
'89 GL Syncro Westy "Klaus"
Santa Barbara, CA

----- Original Message -----
From: "Daniel Schmitz" <djs@gene.com>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2000 9:16 AM
Subject: Latest on Michelin MXT's (my search)...


> With regard to purchasing (4) Michelin MXT's in 205-70R14 size:
>
> Sears wants $105/tire plus all the installation charges. Special order.
> $560 total.
>
> Wheel Works wants $93/tire plus installation charges. Special order.
> $505 total.
>
> Costco wants $98/tire, but all installation charges/road hazard etc. are
> included. If I wanted to waive installation, the tires would be
> $89/each. They have to special order the tires from Michelin, as
> expected, and it was only when I pressed the sales clerk to search for
> them on his computer that they were found. Ordinarily, Costco doesn't
> even list an "MXT" for any vehicle, let alone the Vanagon, nor do they
> list any Load "C"-rated or reinforced tire for the van. Although rebates
> have been offered in the past, currently this is not the case, but their
> price is still the best. The MXT's are $425 total.
>
> Looks like Costco will be the lucky vendor. The one near me has the tire
> business in a separate building, so it seems like it will be a more
> convenient transaction, too. No long lines to stand in.
>
> Thanks to all who provided moral support. Although these are expensive
> tires, I feel that they are the correct choice for my Westfalia, and
> that I have found them at as good a price as I can.
>
> Dan