Date:         Fri, 4 Oct 2002 22:31:48 -0700
Reply-To:     Todd Last <Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Todd Last <Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM>
Subject:      Re: 1990 Westphalia Tires??
Comments: To: John Rodgers <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET>
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I have a set of these and they are great.  They are a bit taller, my
speedo now reads 3 mph slower than acutal speed, and acceration is
slightly reduced - but not enough to cause concern. On the plus side,
the slightly taller tire improves the ride over bumps a slight amount.

Even better resistance to crosswinds than the Michelin MXT tires that I
had previously.
I got my tires from America's Tire Company and had to tell the
representative about them. He found them under the Michelin truck tire
listing.

Todd
'88 Westy

John Rodgers wrote:

>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
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>"Tom Funkhouser (Exploramar)" wrote:
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>>Hello,
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>>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
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