Date:         Mon, 14 Jan 2002 18:00:08 -0500
Reply-To:     georgejoann@JUNO.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         George Jannini <georgejoann@JUNO.COM>
Subject:      Re: vanagon tire ?
Comments: To: blun1432@OPTONLINE.NET
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<< Does anyone know a good rreplacementfor the original Michelin
reinforced tires size 205/70 14? >>

   Michelin no longer makes a reinforced 205/70 14, and as far as I know
no one else does either.  The only tire that Michelin makes that's
appropriate is the Agilis, size 185R14.  It's expensive.  If you check
out Tire Rack, http://www.tirerack.com they'll show some other choices in
that size.

   I recently replaced a set of BF Goodrich Radial All-Terrain T/A's
which worked ok in all weather but were kind of noisy.  The size is a
27x8.50R14LT.  It's load range is 95, 1515 lbs @ 50 psi, and about 26½
inches in diameter.

   The tires I have just purchased, on a friends recommendation, is named
High Country XRT, in the same size and weight rating as the Goodriches.
I haven't yet figured out who the actual manufacturer is.  It's also M&S
rated, but is lots quieter.  I haven't had a chance to take 'em out and
play with them yet, so I can't say for certain how I'll care for them.
Did I mention that they're lots quieter?

     George/ATL
     '89 Westy, Wernher
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