Date:         Mon, 13 Jan 2003 22:21:56 -0700
Reply-To:     Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Tires: soothe my troubled mind
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I'd go along with John. I've driven my current '87 Syncro Westy with Agelis
61's (pretty sure they were 185's) on it and the ride was stable but very
harsh. I'd think that would intensify on the lighter Van. I am using
Michelin XC LT4's, which many here do not recommend, but which work very
well for me. I'm using 225/70R14's and inflate the fronts to 45 and rears to
50. Very stable at speed and good lateral resistance in crosswinds and
around trucks. Much quiter and less harsh ride along with the above
benefits. They are also wearing very well. I'd estimate I'm going to get at
least 40K out of them.
Bob Stevens
'87 Syncro Westy

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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