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Date:         22 Sep 94 01:25:47 EDT
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From:         Mark Bowie <72142.3566@compuserve.com>
Subject:      Need Vanagon Tires

I've been looking for a long time for a Vanagon information clearinghouse. I'm glad I've finally found it!

I have many questions about Vanagons, but I'll limit them to tires and wheels this time. If you can offer any insight, opinions, recommendations, please send them to me by E-mail as currently my only access to Internet is through Compuserve (mail only). I currently own an '86 Westphalia. I have the original equipment Continental Transport tires that need to be replaced immediately (one has already begun to separate). I have surveyed the tire stores and they recommend ply tires as the reinforced tires are hard to find and not much cheaper. They have recommended the Bridgestone 603V (6 or 8 ply), the Michelin MX4, and a Sumitomo 8 ply. Any recommendations? Will the ply tires be noisier or have a harsher ride than the reinforced? Road noise being very noticeable in Vanagons, are any of these quieter than others? I've also considered taking this opportunity to replace the wheels with the alloys. Any pros/ cons to this idea?

Thanks in advance for any information you can pass along; I don't have much faith in the tires stores' experience with Vanagons.

MTB


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