Date:         Wed, 24 Jul 2002 16:16:16 -0700
Reply-To:     Rob Scott <rob@UNIXGUY.COM>
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From:         Rob Scott <rob@UNIXGUY.COM>
Subject:      Re: Alternative tire sizes for 14x6-inch rims
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At 11:29 PM 07/23/2002, Rob Scott wrote:
>So, I'm looking for tires for my 1990 Vanagon MV with the 14x6-inch rims.
>Long live the Michelin MXT with its load index of 99, but it has gone the
>way of the dinosaur.  Unless there are some hidden away in some dusty
>warehouse, they are quite unavailable.  Michelin currently recommends
>only the Rainforce MX4 (according to their web site), which is a measly
>load index of 95.


I'm replying to my own post, since I have subsequently found out more info
from Michelin.  In a phone conversation they would only recommend the
Agilis in size 185/14 and with a load index of 99R.  Funny how their web
site recommends the Rainforce MX4 (LI 95T) but on the phone they recommend
a different tire.  I expressed concern that the ideal width for the six-inch
alloy rim was 205, but the Michelin customer service rep assured me that
Michelin had VW certification for this slightly narrower tire on the optional
wider rims.

Now, does anyone want to buy a firstborn child?  Not seriously, of course.
It feels like I'll need to sell one, though, since my local Discount Tire
dealer wants $118USD per tire for the Agilis.  Ouch.  Next tire change (which
should be in a looong time, knock on wood) I'll be planning to get fifteen
or sixteen inch rims and more common tires.  Ouch again.


Regards,
Rob

              It's never too late to have a happy childhood.
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                     Rob Scott, mailto:rob@unixguy.com
        Langley, Washington on Whidbey Island (a suburb with a moat)