With respect and for any interested pensioners or low income Vanagonites, and I know we all have to earn a buck but for some of us this has become impossible. I really get it - these tires are awesome. There are others I've learned like Nokian, Kuhmo, Michellin even General and others I can't remember. What isn't awesome are the shipping expenses. The tires at Ron's BD are on sale at $79.99 9thank you Ron) and I want five - but the shipping is an additional $100.00. Not to go on and on but when you are retired and there are NO MORE ways to earn a dollar - I simply can't afford them - there just is no more money. So - I need tires - as I am not giving up the Vanagon. I am left with only one choice - I buy a lesser tire from a supplier who ships them for free. How they do it I don't know but you can check the out here. http://www.tirebuyer.com/tirebuyerwicket/cart/selectedTab/ti/addToCart/144485 Might not be the perfect tire for fulfilling the 1991 VW Vanagon GL original spec sheet but considering I am over 70 years old, I drive at legal speed limits and do about 5k miles a year at the most and all I carry is myself, Winston the Wheaton and sometimes my Commandant. Not exactly loaded down if you get my drift. The tires are rated at 1,654lbs at 51 psi - I think this is enough to haul this old careful Fogie. I wonder if I will out live the none-spec tires or will they outlive me as I potter around in one of my (also old) toys in the extreme mountainous wastes of - SW Florida? If I have upset anyone please know there was no intention of doing so. I admire you Guys and all you represent. Thanks for listening. Peter Marsh |
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