that's a good point, about letting the new owner get the tires they want. Of course worn-to-threads ties are a dead tip-off that the whole vehicle is likely neglected, if not also abused. and .............when you see new cheap tires on a vehicle for sale, it's a dead tip-off that the vehicle's not been taken care of, and that's one thing they could do that's cheap to make it look good easily. New cheap tires are a bright red flag on any vehicle for sale. But, a 90 Weekender is a very desirable Vanagon in my opinion , *very* desirable, and representing it truthfully, is not a bad idea. Or offer in the ad two prices, one with current tires, one with 'real' vanagon tires installed. Hey, I've got a set of "P" tires that are brand new, basically, on a vanagon, I'll sell the set cheap. Scott southern Oregon ----- Original Message ----- From: "Allan Streib" <streib@CS.INDIANA.EDU> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2008 7:50 PM Subject: Re: need tires for 90 westy
> dj <djct2@YAHOO.COM> writes: > >> I have a 90 weekender and need new tires quickly, mine are bald with >> cord showing. I am in n. San Diego county. So no problem with snow or >> ice, but thinking all season would be best. Also I am trying to sell >> the van. It has the alloy wheels. I read a lot but still am confused >> as to what to choose. I really don't want to spend a lot of money on >> tires either. Thanks, DJ > > Why not just disclose the need for tires, set your asking price > accordingly, and let the new owner worry about the tires? That way he > will have tires he's really happy with, not whatever cheapies you throw > on the van just to sell it. > > Allan > -- > 1991 Vanagon GL |
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