Date:         Sat, 9 Dec 2006 09:28:24 -0600
Reply-To:     Jeff Palmer <jpalmer@MTS.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jeff Palmer <jpalmer@MTS.NET>
Subject:      Re: Michelin Tire Experiences
Comments: To: Mark Drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <457A0EB7.8030605@cox.net>
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If Mark and Kim like em, then that makes me feel a lot more
comfortable with them.

Also, Costco is great because they offer a road hazard warranty which
I don't believe most other retailers do for LT tires.  I have picked
up nails and taken advantage of that road hazard.

Mark, in terms of pressure, is that for a Vanagon or Westfalia, or
does it matter?  I have a Westfalia with the 14 inch rims.

Thanks
Jeff

On 8-Dec-06, at 7:17 PM, Mark Drillock wrote:

> 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
>>
>>