Date:         Fri, 29 Jun 2001 08:37:58 -0500
Reply-To:     arbosch@RA.ROCKWELL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Alan Bosch <arbosch@RA.ROCKWELL.COM>
Subject:      Tires... (I don't want to flog a dead horse, but...)
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When I see "Tires" in the subject line, it's been my fancy to hit the
delete key without even reading the e-mail.  I'm sure many on this list do
the same thing.

Well, shame on me.  Now I need tires for Phred and I'm completely
uninformed and ignorant.

Vanagon.com suggests the Michelin MXT, which are presently on Phred.  I
tried to search the archives but have timed out a few times.  A phone call
the the local Michelin dealer tell me they are are no longer available.
Okay.  How 'bout the Agilis?  Nope.  Not in your size.

So off I go to the Michelin web site.  Inputting vehicle information, their
site recommends the RainForce MX4.  Well that's different.  Off to
Tirerack.com.  They don't even list a 205/70R14 tire for the Vanagon.

So, if there are any non-Westy, Wolfsburg or Carat owners out there with
tire recomendation I love to hear them.  So as not to incite a flame war,
I'd appreciate a response via p-mail.

Thanks for your help.

Alan Bosch
& Phred ('88 Wolfsburg)