Dan, Which Michelins did you buy? Which Yokos, C or D? Karl Wolz > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of -- > Dan Roberts > Sent: Friday, September 24, 2004 9:59 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: yokohama y356 > > I just installed four Michelans after using Yokohamas for about 25,000 > miles on my 89 Westy with 165,000 miles. It's a restored vehicle with many > new major parts. The Yoko's were pretty much fried after 25,000 miles. > > Their ride was good and I can't complain about traction except in snow > where they were not good. The Michelans are clearly better but more > expensive. They give a better ride and seem to track better. What I mean > is, (and I didn't realize this was a problem with the Yoko's), they don't > wander at highway speed. I hadn't realized the Yoko's did this until I > switched to another brand. It's a subtle effect. You might not even notice. > > I'd give the Yoko's a "B" and, so far, the Michelans an "A." I'm betting > they wil give me more miles. > > Dan R. > ENU, 89 Westy 4 speed |
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