Date:         Wed, 16 Apr 2003 23:40:57 -0600
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: Tires
Comments: To: Jessup Coffin <bridgetthevw@HOTMAIL.COM>
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Being locked in on stock 14 inch rims for a while longer yet, I just put
on a new set of 4 Michelin XCA 205-75R14's, 8 ply, 65 psi, Load Range D,
tires. Tough, heavy duty, strong sidewalls, tops load range. Stands just
a tad taller than a 205-70R14 tire, but not enough that you would ever
notice the difference, either in the way the van sits or in the
speedometer.

Cost installed,balanced, tax - $135 ea.

Hopefully this will be the last time I buy 14 inch tires. I fully expect
to be on 15 inch rims next time around, which will give me a wider range
of tire/price choices.

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver

Jessup Coffin wrote:

> Hello all, Jessup here again.
>
> It's time to replace a tire, and I find that I have three differant
> tires on
> my car, and a fourth full size in the spare tire spot. Well, I was
> wondering
> if any of you 82 vanagon buffs would happen to know what you think the
> best
> tire sets for front, and the best for back would be?
>
> Let the debating begin!
>
> Jessup
> 82 vanagon: Bridget
>
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