Date:         Fri, 4 Oct 2002 17:40:08 -0500
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Rodgers <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: 1990 Westphalia Tires??
Comments: To: "Tom Funkhouser (Exploramar)" <tom@MAIL.EWIND.COM>
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Check out the Michelin XCA 205/75R14 Load Range "D". It's a little
taller tire, but fits the 14" rim, and has stout sidewalls which are
crucial to our vans be they straght 'Gons or Westy's. It's in Michelins
Commercial Tire line, so you  may have to work with the dealer to get
them to locate the tire for you. My local Michelin man initially said it
wasn't in his catalog, but when I gave HIM the particulars he magically
"found" the tire. I was also told that this is a tire sold through Sears
and Walmart, so shop around for the best price.

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver

"Tom Funkhouser (Exploramar)" wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> New to the list, just enrolled this afternoon.  I need to replace my 1990
> Synchro Westphalia tires, always used the reinforced Michelin MXT
> 205/70/R14 tires in the past.  I understand the need for reinforced
> sidewalls, but apparently this tire is no longer available (or the similar
> Continental tire).  I would appreciate any suggestions as to a
> replacement tire based on your experience.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Tom