Date:         Wed, 19 Jun 2002 06:52:31 -0400
Reply-To:     "Barry E. Muller" <bmuller@UOFT02.UTOLEDO.EDU>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "Barry E. Muller" <bmuller@UOFT02.UTOLEDO.EDU>
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Subject:      Re: oh boy... tires
Comments: To: Andrew Payton <zenlunatic42@HOTMAIL.COM>
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Here is my $0.02:

Vredestein Transport Steel.  Rated for the van (LI of 109!).  Ride excellent.
Some noise at expressway speeds.  Kinda Pricy!  Oh yeah, I have them mounted on
factory stock alloys for the vanagon.  Dunno if they fit the stock steel
wheels.

Barry
91 Carat

Andrew Payton wrote:

> Hehehe, looks like I'm off to a good start on the new van.  I sure hate to
> do this but I checked with Tire Rack & they were of no help, then I checked
> with Michelin & couldn't even access their website (plus I understand they
> have problems with accurracy).  Finally I checked the archives & there was
> so muched mixed up stuff I didn't know what to make of it.  Even more
> confusing, the tires from the PO are of two different sizes & brands.  I
> hate to do it but I just decided to break down & ask the list:  What tires
> should I get for my 84 Vanagon Wolfy & at what pressures should they be
> maintained?  I know Michelin reinforced/C6 & all-season but I noticed a
> variety of answers stating 185,195, or 205 & Agilis, LT(X), MXL, or XZX.
> I've got this new van with a new engine/tranny in it & by golly, I wanna do
> it right!  So please, despite the dreaded tire post, lemme know what to look
> for in my attempt to obtain the best tires possible.  Thanks.
>
>   -Andrew
>
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