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Date:         Thu, 7 Mar 1996 22:41:42 -0500
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Remuse@aol.com
Subject:      Tires

Yesterday I replaced the grabbag of tires on the 81 camper with a set of
Continentals in the correct 185r14 with reinforced sidewall. Price was $350
out the door which was probably $100 more than I wanted to spend but about
$75 less than the comparable Michelins. BTW, one dealer told me that the
Michelin was available only as a "consumer replacement" meaning that they
didn't want to sell a set, only singles!


The handling difference is really amazing. A lot of the "sway" that I thought
was inherent in a van was corrected by the Conti's. Big difference.]


The dealer reminded me that I didn't have a bolt securing the spare tire
carrier. Does anyone know what the proper size bolt would be so I can pick
one up?


Thamks,


Weston
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