I know the subject of tires has been covered and re-covered on the list, but I'm in a jam, so please bear with me. This morning my '88 Westy blew a front tire on a protruding curb. I pulled out the spare only to note that unlike the other 3 remaining tires (which are all Michelin MXT 205/70 R14's) the spare is a Michelin X 185 R14 (I had not needed the spare since buying the bus from the P.O.). Money is an issue. The spare can't stay on the bus permanently because it's a different size (right?). I understand from the archives that the 205/70's are no longer being manufactured. Due to the cash shortage, I need to replace two of the 205/70's with something comparable, and hopefully less expensive - these will go on the front, and the two remaining (old) 205/70's will go on the rear. If nothing is less expensive, then I need to know what the comparable options are. Buying a complete set of 4 new tires is simply not possible right now. Is there a reinforced-sidewall tire made by another manufacturer that will match the two remaining 205/70 R14's? Any suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated. Chris Los Angeles |
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