Date:         Fri, 8 Dec 2006 17:17:43 -0800
Reply-To:     Mark Drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET>
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From:         Mark Drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: Michelin Tire Experiences
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I agree, very nice tires when keep up to pressure. I consider them one
of the best readily available choices for Vanagons with 14" wheels. I
like 42 psi front and 48 rear. I have used several sets in 195/75/14 but
most of my Vanagons are now 15". I use the same tires in 215/75/15 and
have 2 sets in service currently. I run these at 36 front and 44 rear
unless loaded way down and then I may add a few psi.

Mark

Kim Springer wrote:
> I second Jeff's comment here.
>
> The LTX MS is quiet, handles just fine, the price was $92 each, and I have
> recently had an emergency stop from about 50 MPH with slightly damp roads
> and they worked great.  They aslo last a long time from some reviews I read
> before I bought them.
>
> After all the "noise" on the list about Michelins however, I will keep my
> eyes on the inflation and sidewalls.
>
> Kim Springer
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jeff Palmer" <jpalmer@MTS.NET>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Friday, December 08, 2006 4:20 PM
> Subject: Re: Michelin Tire Experiences
>
>
>
>>I just wanted to say that i love love love my Michelin LTX 195 75 14s
>>that I bought from Costco.  Never had a sidewall blowout, reasonably
>>good traction, and not a bad price.  Just my .2 cents.
>>
>>Jeff
>
>