Date:         Wed, 21 Jul 1999 12:15:41 -0600
Reply-To:     Fred Porter <fporter@MICRON.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Fred Porter <fporter@MICRON.NET>
Subject:      Re: tires: yoko 370-->yuk!
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i'm not really happy with the yoko 370's either.  not very stable and no siping
on the inner and outer tread bands, so where does the wasser go?  not to good
in snow either

later,
Fred

Jess Lopatynski wrote:

> Volks,
> I've been running Cooper Lifeliner tires on my '87 GL and have been very
> happy with them overall. They have the 1433lb load rating needed, have very
> good traction in the wet. I was at the Grand Canyon in slushy snow
> flurries, where they ran well , tho I would say overall a little harsher
> riding than the original Michelin MXL's.
> FWIW, my VW mechanic of 18 years has the Bentley manual(new) for sale at
> his shop. I understand they are hard to find these days. I don't really
> know if he does mail order but I'd be glad to help with shipping if
> neccesary.
> Car Craft
> 1006 La Cadena Drive East
> Riverside, CA 92501
> 909 7814480
>
> Cheers!
> Jess Lopatynski
> 87 GL
> 85 Gti