Date:         Wed, 12 Feb 2003 18:14:36 -0500
Reply-To:     jim <jch@JCHGIS.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         jim <jch@JCHGIS.COM>
Subject:      Re: Yokohama 356 LT opinions
Comments: To: Greg Marshall <earthboy@rogers.com>
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Greg,
I have had 356 "d"s on my westy for several years, over 30 K miles. Edge
wear was excessive, but can be attributed to bad ball joints and under
inflation. They require much higher pressures that stock. The result is
that the ride a little hard, but handle well on the highway. No major
complaints. Just bought four new ones, could have gone to 40K miles
maybe, but had a slow leak in one and was going to have to get it fixed,
so I went ahead and bought 4 new ones from the tire rack.

jim

Greg Marshall wrote:

>Hi folks,
>
>In my search for new tires I've temporarily decided on the Yokohama 356
>LT 185/75 R14's.  They are readily available, not super expensive, and
>seem to meet the appropriate spec.  I'd be interested in hearing from
>anyone running these tires.  Are they correct for the vanagon?
>Handling? Wear?  I would love a pair of Agilis, but seeing as how I also
>have to do the fornt ball joints, I just can't afford $160.00 per tire.
>
>Thanks vanagonites.
>
>Greg.
>82 Westy
>