Date:         Sat, 13 Feb 1999 22:12:19 EST
Reply-To:     ThingGuy@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Steve Lashley <ThingGuy@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Tire Prices--Best Deal?
Comments: To: billv2@prodigy.net, type2@type2.com
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In a message dated 2/13/99 3:11:00 PM, billv2@prodigy.net writes:

<<I'm looking for tires for FreeBird because the PO put passenger tires on it

not knowing any better. I have been looking at the Michelins MXT (205/75-14)

vs Yokohama Y370 (195/75-14) tires.

The Yokohamas have a higher load range (D) than the Michelins and have a

more aggressive tread pattern. Since I live in a "all season" area, I need a

more aggressive tread pattern like the Yokohamas. One of the other major

items is costs. There again, the Yokohamas are less money making them more

cost agreeable for me.



In a nutshell:

Michelin MXT (205/75-14) Sears $110/ea,

                                      Costco $69/ea.

Yokohama Y370(D)(195/75-14)Tire Rack delivered price $71/ea,      Sears

matching and beating price $66/ea.



The Yokohamas win hands down. Less costs, higher load rating, better tread

for all season driving. Plus many list members testify

to their quality.



I placed my order with Sears (5ea Yokohama Y370 (D)) today.

>>

I use the Yokohama Y370s on my '74 Campmobile and like them.  Their
availability in the past has been sketchy though.  A little less known tire
that I recently put on my '93 EV is the Nokian.  If you're looking for a great
M + S tire in a D rating, check out
<A HREF="http://www.inhouse.ca/nokianALT/nrw-tmsc.html">Nokian Tyres (North
America) Ltd.</A>

The NRW is available in a couple of different sizes.    It is priced about the
same as the Y370.

Steve Lashley
'74 Campmobile
'93 EV MV
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