Date:         Fri, 20 Feb 2004 16:36:30 -0600
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <jh_rodgers@BELLSOUTH.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Rodgers <jh_rodgers@BELLSOUTH.NET>
Subject:      Re: Where to get 205/70-14 Tires
Comments: To: Jeffrey Schwaia <jeff@TSSGI.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <JHEHKLEAKBLMKEJMBNOOKENJDAAA.jeff@tssgi.com>
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Jeffrey

Any Michelin tire dealer should be able to get her the Michelin XCA
205-75R14 8 ply load range D Tire. It has a vey high sidewall rating and
is an excellent replacement - even an upgrade -  for the old MXT
205-70R14.   The lady may have to tell the dealer that they are to be
found in Michelins line of commercial truck tires.

There is a very slight difference in the outside diameter of the tire,
but not enough to notice a visual difference or a performance
difference. I run these tires on my 88 GL.

Regards,

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver

Jeffrey Schwaia wrote:

>Hey all, I just had a call from a rather distraut woman asking me where she
>could get 205/70-14 tire with a 97 or high sidewall rating.
>
>I asked her to hold and called the two tire shops I deal with only to find
>out they can't get them anymore.  The 185/75-14 tires are not a problem, but
>the 205 seem to be unobtanium.
>
>Does anyone know where I can send her?
>
>I've tried Tirerack, no luck.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Jeff
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