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Date:         Thu, 9 Sep 1999 09:02:42 -0400
Reply-To:     Jim Cain <jcain@MINDSPRING.COM>
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From:         Jim Cain <jcain@MINDSPRING.COM>
Subject:      Re: Disappointed with Yokohama Y370 Tires
Comments: To: ray.wei@US.PWCGLOBAL.COM
In-Reply-To:  <852567E6.0072A7D5.00@intlnamsmtp10.us.pw.com>
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>use MXT's (205/70-14 99T Reinforced) on Vanagon.


I see this recommendation a lot on these discussions.  I have an 85 Westy,
non-syncro.  Are these tires ok for non-syncros?  Does the 205 vs. 185
matter with them?


Also, with the larger diameter tire folks say the speedo is a little more
accurate.  But, does this not also mean less power?  I would sacrifice some
mpg/speedo accuracy for the power.  Herbie does fairly well uphill now, but
I would not want any less power and have to shift down more often.  I like
running in the middle of the rpm gauge, no less than 3000 when pulling
uphill in the mountains.  I can do that now in 3rd gear on my trip to our
cabin without any undue strain on engine.


Jim w/Herbie in Atlanta
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