Date:         Thu, 31 Aug 2000 21:18:10 -0700
Reply-To:     Chris Radcliffe <chrisr@SLIP.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Chris Radcliffe <chrisr@SLIP.NET>
Subject:      Re: LTX (Was: Oh no, not tires again)
In-Reply-To:  <0G0300HDPOSRNB@mta2.snfc21.pbi.net>
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I'm running LTX's on my '90 Westy Auto.  I had *great* luck with them on my
'82 Westy Diesel/Jetta, over 50K miles and still going when I sold it.
However, the '90 naturally has a softer front suspension than the '82, so I
seem to notice wind effects more, not sure I can blame that on the tire.  I
run them at 50 PSI in the rear, 46 front.

I'm was a little uneasy about the 93 weight rating of the LTX vs. the 99 of
the MXT, but so far no concern.  This is a heavier vehicle than the '82.
Lister's comments?

Chris Radcliffe
'90 Westy Auto "Blue Whale"


> -----Original Message-----
>
> Date:    Tue, 29 Aug 2000 17:46:57 -1000
> From:    Mick Kalber <hotlava@INTERPAC.NET>
> Subject: Re: Oh no, not tires again
>
> let me know how you like the LTX's... my recent purchase... 89 syncro
westy
> came with Michelin MTX's... pretty nice tire actually, but not the
agressive
> tread I would prefer.  Have been eyeing the LTX's and wondering how they
> perform.  Naturally I will wear out the MTX's before making the switch.
> Guess a number of the listees have them, so how about it guys (and gals)?
> Are they good or not?
>
> Mick Kalber
> Tropical Visions Video, Inc.
> 62 Halaulani Place    Hilo, Hawaii  96720
> ph. 808-935-5557    fax 808-935-0066
> hotlava@interpac.net
> www.volcanoscapes.com
>