Date:         Thu, 20 Jul 2000 09:26:42 -0700
Reply-To:     John McLean <jaymac@internetcds.com>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John McLean <jaymac@internetcds.com>
Subject:      Re: FW: tire deal?
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"Carrington, Tom" wrote:

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> halfway across the US I developed a bulge in one tire and almost blew it out
> near Missoula. the only place that had anything was Les Schwab. He (they)
> sold me a set of something called a Jupiter, a discontinued off brand, for
> $69 each installed. they seem to ride nicely - certainly better and quiter
> than what I had. Moreover, they are true 8-ply LT with max psi of 60.
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> can't say I gave them the toughest testing - no serious rain and no snow,
> but they seem ok.
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> Chris Fall
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> I have a set of these on my Vanagon.  Also purchased from Les Schwab in
> Oregon.

They perform  quite adequately even when loaded for a camping trip and pulling
my trailer.  No problems with body roll associated with flexy side walls.  I
have 30,000 miles on mine and they look good to go at least 50,000.

John McLean   87 Vanagon GL   205,000 miles