Date:         Thu, 24 Sep 1998 19:22:10 -0400
Reply-To:     David Bogle / Architecture <bogle@BWAY.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         David Bogle / Architecture <bogle@BWAY.NET>
Subject:      Re: Goodyear Wrangler APT tires?
Comments: To: Joel Cort <joel_cort@YAHOO.COM>
Comments: cc: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM
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On the advice of many listmembers I have just purchased (5) Michelin MXT
205/70R14 tires from what must be the least expensive source, Costco (even
including the $40 membership fee.)  I called many dealers in NYC several
of which checked with their Michelin distributor and quoted me prices from
$96 to $102/ea plus installation.  As specifically suggested by... well I
can't find the post now...but he was in the northwestern US and went to
several Costco stores to finally find one who would call Michelin (like
they all do everyday) to order the MXTs.  Thanks for the encouragement and
item nos!  Item #73568 (Costco #66044)  My confidence definitely helped
Henry make the call.

As previously stated, MXTs allow 1709 lbs max load 50 psi max pressure.

Bottom line:  $78.99 ea + $7/wheel to install and balance. Additionally,
instead of paying Costco .50/tire to take the old ones, I sold them to one
of the many "flat fix" shops on 4th Avenue for $20/set.



Joel Cort wrote:

> I just checked out Sear/NTB, where the 10% off card works, and they
> can get the Michelin MXT 205/70R14 REINFORCED for about $110 per tire.
>
> Don't waste your money on others.  Listen to the
> experience of fellow listees.
>
> I currently have Goodyear tires on mine, as installed by the previous
> owner, they probably have all of 5K miles on them.  They ride very
> well, but due to the
> information I've gathered on this list about tire safety, I will trash
> them for the correct tires as soon as I can, even at the extra cost.
>
> Joel
> 89 Syncro Westy  "Cinnabar"
>
> ---David-M <dmc@CYBURBAN.COM> wrote:
> >
> > Does anyone use Goodyear Wrangler APT tires on their Vanagon?
> >
> > Sears has some on sale size P225/70R14 for $80 each (less 10% if you
> use
> > a Sears credit-card).
> > Its described as a light-truck tire. They have a 60k mile warranty.
> >
> > Would these be OK on the Vanagon with alloy wheels?