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Date:         Sun, 10 Aug 2008 13:18:23 -0600
Reply-To:     Thomas Buese <tombuese@COMCAST.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Thomas Buese <tombuese@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Michelin Tire Sale at Costco - $60-$80 discount per set
Comments: To: mulligan_kevin@YAHOO.COM
In-Reply-To:  <247567.642.qm@web50208.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
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On Aug 10, 2008, at 8:45 AM, Kevin Mulligan wrote:

> I looked at Hakka CS and, although they're definitely still around, > was told by Ryan at tiresbyweb.com that they are being discontinued > for the WR C Van series. I believe the WR C Van offers a 185R14 (no > 195/74R14) as well as 205/65R14.

Hmm, will the 205/65/R14's fit on my VW alloys?

I like a wider tire if it doesn't muck up my speedo, sense of self worth, etc.

Thanks,

Mr. BZ

> > > - Kevin > > > > > ----- Original Message ---- > From: Thomas Buese <tombuese@comcast.net> > To: mulligan_kevin@YAHOO.COM > Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Sent: Saturday, August 9, 2008 11:57:33 PM > Subject: Re: Michelin Tire Sale at Costco - $60-$80 discount per set > > > On Aug 9, 2008, at 10:33 PM, Kevin Mulligan wrote: > >> That surprises me . . . they're listed on the Michelin website as >> well as the brochure kept at the counter at my Costco (listed in the >> OEM section). > > Yes, I responded before I realized you were talking about 15" & > Michelin/Costco no longer has suitable tires for us guys w/ small 14" > wheels. >> >> >> Note the only size Agilis is the 205/65R15 size. Is this what you're >> seeking? If you're looking for 14-inch tires, TireRack now has a new >> reinforced tire available for vanagons, in 205/75R14 IIRC. You >> probably know that other 14-inch tires are available from Nokian and > > Yep, I'm probably going w/ the Nokian Haakas this Fall. > > Thanks, > > Mr. BZ > >> www.busdepot.com. >> >> - Kevin >> >> >> >> ----- Original Message ---- >> From: Thomas Buese <tombuese@comcast.net> >> To: mulligan_kevin@YAHOO.COM >> Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >> Sent: Saturday, August 9, 2008 8:30:15 PM >> Subject: Re: Michelin Tire Sale at Costco - $60-$80 discount per set >> >> I think you got lucky, as my Costco did not have those tires & said >> they were no longer available. >> >> YMMV, >> >> Mr. BZ >> >> On Aug 9, 2008, at 5:02 PM, Kevin Mulligan wrote: >> >>> Just a note that there is a Michelin tire sale at Costco that >>> discounts a set of 4 (or 5) tires by $60 or $80, depending on the >>> tire, through 8/24. >>> >>> I got a set of 5 Michelin Agilis 205/65R15s with mounting, >>> balancing, valve stems, disposal fee, lifetime rotations, etc. for >>> $615, not including tax -- best price by far that I could find. >>> Delivery of tires would be in 4-6 days, I was told. >>> >>> - Kevin


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