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Date:         Sun, 5 Dec 2010 21:15:35 -0800
Reply-To:     David M <covrambles@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         David M <covrambles@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Tire vendors
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I also use passenger tires on my Vanagon. The first set I bought lasted 10 years, I just replaced the rears as they showed some slight cracking in the tread area. The fronts were still fine. I switched the fronts (Sears Superguard GT 44psi) to the rear and put 2 new Mastercraft tires on the front. All tires are 215/70-14 on alloys. I would not use passenger tires on a Westy but mine is an ordinary Vanagon and 95% of the time I'm the only occupant. The tires are easily rated ok for this weight. I also never travel at high speeds, my normal max speed is usually 55-60. By the way my local Firestone charged me $60 to mount/balance the two tires! I was amazed that balancing is now $13.99 per wheel. They charge for mounting, balancing, valves, rotation, tire disposal, shop supplies and tax.

-David


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