Date:         Wed, 14 Mar 2007 18:32:20 -0600
Reply-To:     Richard A Jones <jones@COLORADO.EDU>
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From:         Richard A Jones <jones@COLORADO.EDU>
Subject:      Re: Tire Choice Question
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I put Michelin Agilis 185R14s on my '81 7-passenger
before I went to Death Valley in January '00.  I
thought they were great--compared to whatever worn-
out (Michelin) I had before.  Then I switched them to
my '87 syncro.  A year or so ago I thought they were
riding "hard" even though they had good tread.  Others
have commented on that.

I replaced them with Bus Depot Hankook 185R14s.  Now
looking back with comparison I can say the Agilis were
NOT as good in snow.  (No complaints about rain--what is
that, here in Boulder?  ;-)

I still have the Agilis, back on my '81.  Yes, they
ride hard, still have tread, and are now seven years
old.  It's parked....

Anyway, I'd go with Hankook over Agilis again, for
sure--and they are cheaper.

Richard
Boulder