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Date:         Tue, 19 Aug 1997 07:37:41 +0000
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From:         Harry Yates <hyates@BCIT.BC.CA>
Subject:      Re: Tires for 91 westy - options?

Hello Jahan. I'm a big Yoko Y370 fan. I'm on my third set right now on my Syncro Westy. My last set was purchased about a month ago. Interesting comment from your tire dealer about this tire not being good for the Westy. I beg to differ. Exceptional stability, low noise, tremedous grip on pretty much all conditions. It doesn't get better IMHO. My dealer (Vancouver, BC) had no trouble getting me a new set Y370 LT's when I asked for them, so they are still available in Canada.

Hope this helps, Harry.

> The tire dealer said the Yoko Y370 has been replaced by the > SD05, otherwise known as the "Super Digger" for $71. The name > Super Digger conjures images of an aggressive tread pattern, > and howling tire noise on the Interstate as a result. A call > to Yokohama HQ to confirm the demise of the Y370, a perennial > listserv favorite, has yet to be returned. > > The tire dealer said the Y370's 195/75R14 is not the > recommended aspect ratio for a top-heavy Westy, and that > 185/80R14 or 205/70R14 are the only suitable choices. He said > he's seen two Westys with the Y370s where the tire had > separated. He wasn't too hip on these, as you can surmise.

> Does anyone know if the Yokohama Y370 is still available? > > Does anyone have any other recommendations that are less > expensive, and/or better than the Michelins? > > If you respond directly to me, I will gather up the responses > and post the findings to the group. > Harry Yates, Langley, British Columbia Canada '90 Syncro Westfalia WWW - http://syncro.cr.bcit.bc.ca/hyates '87 Golf Diesel email: hyates@bcit.bc.ca '91 Miata (Millie)


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