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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


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> 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
>
>
>
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