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Date:         Tue, 25 Nov 1997 13:29:56 -0500
Reply-To:     ThingGuy@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon mailing list <Vanagon@Gerry.SDSC.EDU>
From:         ThingGuy@AOL.COM
Subject:      Re: Yokohama tires
Comments: To: jag@cs.rochester.edu

In a message dated 97-11-25 07:51:42 EST, jag@CS.ROCHESTER.EDU writes:


<< The tire rack sells Y356. 185R14C was $48/tire + $5 shipping last I
looked.
 (I think these big guys have special deals with UPS). They also
 have 195/75 and load range D's. If you can put together a list purchase
 under that I would be interested.


 Even better, if you can get a good deal on the Y371 (similar light
 truck tire, but with an all weather thread) I'm sure many listees
 would be interested.


 /Martin >>


The Tire Rack has great deals on these tires, I would have to compete with
their pricing.  As a one time list deal, I am hoping to knock off at least
$10/tire, and then sell them at similar pricing in the future.


When I last checked with the Tire Rack they quoted me $10 per tire shipping
to St. Louis.  They said that this was about average shipping costs.  My
distributor should have access to the same UPS shipping as the Tire Rack.


I am not familiar with the Y371 tires and will check this out.  Yokohama does
have the Y370G in 185, 195, and 205 75 14 sizes, these are more aggressive
tires rated all season and good for snow or rough conditions.  They are not
considered reinforced tires, but do have a thick sidewall and heavy wieght
ratings, 1279 to 1521 lbs, according to tire size.


The most popular tires for highway use for Vanagons would be the Y356.  These
are reinforced tires rated all season and available in 6 or 8ply.  Sizes are
185R14C or D,  and LT195 75R14D. C = 6ply, D= 8ply.


I'm not sure how many tires that the Tire Rack keeps in stock in these sizes.
 When I checked 2 weeks ago, they only had 1 set of 6ply and one set of 8ply
in stock in the Y356 tires.   My goal is to specialize in these tires and
keep them available in all sizes.


I appreciate all of the interest I have received, and I will keep the list
updated as this deal progresses.


Steve Lashley
'74 Campmobile
New Side Tents at http://members.aol.com/tentinfo
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