Date:         Fri, 3 Aug 2001 14:18:55 -0400
Reply-To:     Walt Spak <wnsopc3@3RDM.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Walt Spak <wnsopc3@3RDM.NET>
Subject:      Re: Agilis 185 tire?
Comments: To: dmc@CYBURBAN.COM
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Dave,

No, John is correct.  The factory alloy wheels are 1/2 " wider than the
steel wheels, but the Agilis 61's fit them just fine.  we know you had
205/70 - 14's on your bus, but now you have to replace the with 185 - 14
Agilis if you want the correct Michelin.  Good luck finding any other brand
in a 205/70-14, reinforced.

I put the 185-14 Agilis 61's on my alloy wheels & the look just fine &
handle even better than the 205/70-14 MXT's  Call Michelin customer service
at 800-642-4354 or 800-847-3435 and be persistent with the customer service
rep.  tell them exactly what you are driving & that you only use Michelins &
that you worry allot about highway safety & tires.  The will recommend
185-14 Agilis 61's.  Period.

Walt Spak
Pittsburgh, PA.
wnsopc3@3rdm.net
----- Original Message -----
From: Dave M <dmc@CYBURBAN.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, August 03, 2001 7:04 AM
Subject: Agilis 185 tire?


> >If you have 14" wheels, the correct tire is the Michelin Agilis 61 in =
> >185R14C.  They are made and available.  Indeed, I got this =
> >recommendation straight from the customer service representatives at =
> >Michelin
> >
> I would expoect you to get that advice from Michelin.
> Its not correct if you have alloy wheels, they need a 205 width. I use 215
> myself.
> - '87 Wolfsburg