Date:         Mon, 21 Aug 2000 16:10:29 -0400
Reply-To:     Dan Stevens <dstevens@twcny.rr.com>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Dan Stevens <dstevens@twcny.rr.com>
Subject:      Important tire saftey
Comments: To: Wetwesties <wetwesties@egroups.com>,
          pavanagon <pavanagon@egroups.com>
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I was just arranging a couple (5) spare vanagon tires in my back yard. the
important thing I noticed was that 2 outta 5 had a repair plug in the
sidewall.... not the tread but the side

these are and never were repaired by me. they are acquired from other vans
in the past from differant owners... the scary thing is that with the
massive amount our vans weigh and the problem with side wall flex... well if
a front wheel blew on a quick/heavy turn there would be hell to pay...all to
save a few $$ and not replace the tire

I only bring this up outta concern for the saftey of list members and their
families.
If the heritage of your tires is questionable then I highly suggest you go
out and check the sidewalls for repair plugs and other defects. especially
the fronts.


dan stevens
syracuse NY

 feel free to ask or advise. I listen as well as learn.