Date:         Sun, 19 Apr 2015 11:23:56 -0400
Reply-To:     Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From:         Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Time for new tires!
Comments: To: PB <pbrattan@GMAIL.COM>
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Being a 90 the original tires were most likely the 205/70-14 XL Michelins. No longer available. For staying on the stock wheels this size and tire type offers the best ride and handling. I know many disagree on this. Unfortunately this tire is becoming rare. I have a number of customers running on these. 

http://www.tires-easy.com/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?dsco=135&cart_id=3186083.135.1329&Breite=205&Quer=70&Felge=14&Speed=&LoadRange=&kategorie=6&Marke=&ranzahl=4&tyre_for=&x_tyre_for=&rsmFahrzeugart=ALL&search_tool=standard&details=Ordern&typ=R-241806

And these!

http://www.tires-easy.com/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?dsco=135&cart_id=3186083.135.1329&Breite=205&Quer=70&Felge=14&Speed=&LoadRange=&kategorie=6&Marke=&ranzahl=4&tyre_for=&x_tyre_for=&rsmFahrzeugart=ALL&search_tool=standard&details=Ordern&typ=R-248921

I prefer the later for all season use. I order from these folks regularly. I usually get the tires in one or two days normal shipping. 

Dennis


-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of PB
Sent: Friday, April 17, 2015 4:58 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Time for new tires!

Is there anything different about getting new tires for my 90 Westy automatic?  There's a tire dealer I feel comfortable with, not far from where I live. I've gotten tires for my Jeep there. Their service is excellent, and I have had no problems with the service or the tires.

My current tires are Michelin 185R 14C.  While the tread is fine, they are cracked all around because I don't have a garage. I probably drive it less than 5,000 miles/year, and would like to replace them with decent, safe tires that would be less expensive then Michelins.

Is there anything special about Vanagon tires that I should know about? (I am not considering used tires or retreads.)

Thanks.
Patti

90 Westy automatic
Los Angeles, California


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