Date:         Thu, 28 May 2009 21:14:31 -0700
Reply-To:     Doug <shirewood@WILDBLUE.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Doug <shirewood@WILDBLUE.NET>
Subject:      Re: experience with GoWesty wheels
Comments: To: Warren Lail <wklail@GMAIL.COM>
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Funny you should ask....
I bought a full set of their 15 inch wheels and Hydroedge tires. I really
like the handling characteristics and looks BUT
I took a trip up to Canada in April and had a blowout.  My 14 inch spare was
scary, cracks in the sidewall and minimal tread, but we made it to a Kal's
tire dealer who went the extra miles to get us back on the road.  I didn't
have any of the paperwork on the tires with me so I ended up buying another
hydroedge tire.  When I returned home I called GoWesty and they said I would
have to send the blown tire back to them and they would send it to Michelin
to determine if it was caused by a road hazard, which they don't warranty
the tires against.  I'm still waiting for the verdict.  I was waiting to
inform the list until I knew the outcome.  But since you asked.....
If they do send me a replacement I'm going to mount it up and carry it as a
spare on a rear spare carrier.
I will forward more news as it unfolds.
Doug E.
'84  Van-Go
'67 vw convertible  Vert-i-go

----- Original Message -----
From: "Warren Lail" <wklail@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2009 8:44 PM
Subject: experience with GoWesty wheels


>I am on the verge of ordering a set of the 16 inch GoWesty wheels and
> Michelin Hydroedge tires.  However, before I plunk down a sizeable chunck
> o'
> change, I wanted to check with those of you who have experience with their
> tire and wheel combo.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Warren in Santa Fe
> 88 Westy 2.2 Subie