Date:         Fri, 7 Jul 1995 09:54:19 -0700
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         jim@atcweb.atc.1dc.com (Jim Ellis)
Subject:      Re: VanagonWesty Tires (still!)

>Tim Smith was nice enough to recommend the Yokohama Y370G D rated tires.
Says that he has good luck with them on his '87 Syncro. He also mentioned
that they are a 195/70/14 size. I checked with the various local tire
dealers and with the Yokohama 1-800-366-TIRE (8473) number and was told that
the above described tire DOES NOT EXIST! The Y370g is only available in
195/70/13 or 205/70/14. Will the 205s be too much? Harry Yates,
hyates@bcit.bc.ca, mentions the Yokos Y370 LT but didn't give vitals on
specific size (eg 195 vs 185 etc.)
Now the dealer is trying to shove me into a Yoko Y356 tire which is "C"
rated passenger tire.
Is this the hassle factor that Sami D was eluding to earlier in his search
of the Michellin XZX 185/70 SR 14"s?  Weird, huh? Sheesh, all I want is some
danged tires!!! AAARRRGGGHHHHH!!!!!

Jim Ellis                           Phone (602) 224-8085
Graphical Interface Designer        Fax   (602) 224-8090
First Data Corporation, 
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