Date:         Mon, 19 Apr 1999 11:53:25 -0700
Reply-To:     Mark Mages <wasserbox@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         Mark Mages <wasserbox@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Tire thread - my mechanic disagrees
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Obviously there is some room for discussion, this
thread has been clogging my mail for the last week...
I am starting to shake & twitch every time I open my
mail & see 15 msgs with TIRES in the header....

FTR - I have passenger car tires on my westy.  I have
had no problems.  No Blowouts, no uneven wear, just a
nice ride for way under 100$ a tire.  I got em at
sears.  If sears recommends them, and they blow out,
sears pays the repair bill.  end of story.


> Helen,
> Ask your mechanic to put his recommendation in
> writing, and you can use
> it in your lawsuit later.
> If the stronger tires ride somewhat harsher, it's
> still better to have
> their superior control and margin of safety.
> Your Westy is a large, heavy vehicle. Do not take
> the risk of tires that
> are not rated for this type of load. Follow VW's
> recommendations.
> Also note that the list members were "UNANIMOUS" in
> their advice. If
> there were any room for discussion, believe me, you
> would have seen it!
> (I personally wouldn't let the best mech in town
> empty my ashtray.)
> Larry
>

===
Mark

87 Westfalia Gl
84 Scirocco 8v

http://members.tripod.com/~jehanno

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