Have you considered the Michelin 205/75R14? It has an 8 ply side wall and a "D" load rating. Can be found in Michelins Commercial Tire line and is readily available. I'm getting a set for my 88 GL at the end of the month. John Rodgers 88 GL
John Runberg wrote: >I'm replacing two of my tires (90 Vanagon Carat w/ alloys) and want to make sure I'm buying the right thing: > >Michelin Agilis 61 >185/0R14 C > >Everyone locally can't get them, but the corner station says they can -- imagine that. Tirerack also appears to have them in stock. If everyone is lying to me, what's the next best thing? The archives gave me lots of options, but also as many counter-options. Cost counts, but this isn't the area I'm willing to skimp on. > >P-mail me your thoughts and we can keep this thread down to a dull roar this time :) > >thanks, > >John >(who one day soon will wobble less in the wind) > > > |
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