Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 15:09:41 -0500
Reply-To: Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Tires for 91GL
In-Reply-To: <m17ie2j5n4.fsf@cs.indiana.edu>
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Just got off the phone with Pep Boys and set of 4 205/70/14 311.57 with
50.00 rebate. They don't thave the 185 in stock. Think I will go check them
out.
On Sat, May 10, 2008 at 2:55 PM, Allan Streib <streib@cs.indiana.edu> wrote:
> When I looked last fall, I could get, locally, the proper size/load
> rating in tires from Hankook (RA08), Cooper, and some
> never-heard-of-it brand made in China. I don't recall which specific
> Cooper.
>
> I went with new Hankooks all around, because none of the tires on my
> van when I got it were appropriate. I've been happy with them.
>
> For Michael's planned light off-road use he might consider LT tires,
> they would have a more aggressive tread.
>
> Allan
> --
> 1991 Vanagon GL
>
>
> Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@GMAIL.COM> writes:
>
> > Mike,
> >
> > I just put two new Hankook 185R14 on the front of my '90 Carat
> > today. Not too many miles on them but they feel pretty damn good. My
> > local Discount tire didn't carry them and had to order them in ( 5-
> > Business days). If that's the case you might be better of checking
> > Bus Depot - depending on the shipping cost they are much cheaper.
> >
> > As far as other options - I'm not sure what's out there.
> >
> > On Sat, May 10, 2008 at 12:37 PM, Michael Sullivan <
> sandwichhead@gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> >> Guys/Gals, tried the archives, Wiki,etc and just need consensus on
> >> tires for 91GL 7-pass. Got an aneurism ready to blow on the front
> >> pass side. Has Michellin 205/70/14 and remember from the list that
> >> Hankook may be the one. See other recs on the archives and really
> >> can't sift through it all. No snow driving, just sand(beach) and
> >> mostly dry or wet South Tx hwy, Gets pretty hot. Offroad just to
> >> fish as necesarry per my RX from DR to fish as much as possible:-)
> >> Probably go thru Discount Tires as they are near and don't want to
> >> blow out on th 90e way. Thanks, Michael.
> >>
> >> --
> >> Michael in San Antonio
> >> 91GL AT 'Gringo'
> >>
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Jeff
> > '90 Carat (Grover)
> > '86 (We call this one Parts)
> > '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
> >
>
--
Michael in San Antonio
91GL AT 'Gringo'
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