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Date:         Sat, 31 Oct 1998 19:34:18 -0800
Reply-To:     davidson <davidson@SIERRA.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         davidson <davidson@SIERRA.NET>
Subject:      Re: Recommended Tires & Pressures-85 Wkndr
Comments: To: Stuart Christopher Redford <redford@EUDORAMAIL.COM>,
          vanagon@VANAGON.COM
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Michelin replaced the MXL's with the MXT's.... specifically designed for the Vanagon/Westy. Bill 90 Syncro Westy Lake Tahoe, CA

---------- > From: Stuart Christopher Redford <redford@EUDORAMAIL.COM> > To: vanagon@VANAGON.COM > Subject: Recommended Tires & Pressures-85 Wkndr > Date: Saturday, October 31, 1998 2:29 PM > > Any opinions on the best highway (rain) tires for an '85 Weekender that's loaded down like a Westy with > dual Yakimas on the roof? > > When I had a '91 Westy, there was a Michelin MX L that > was designed specifically for Westies, but I understand > they are no more. > > I put light truck tires on ~21K ago but the tread isn't > good enough for another winter (Portland, OR). > > Also, any opinions on tire pressure? The sticker on the > door frame states 48Lbs Rear & 40 Front. I remember > reading something about a recommended change to > 40 R & 30 F. > > Thanks, > scr > > > > Join 18 million Eudora users by signing up for a free Eudora Web-Mail account at http://www.eudoramail.com


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