Date:         Wed, 27 Oct 1999 00:11:07 EDT
Reply-To:     ThingGuy@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Steve Lashley <ThingGuy@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Yokohama tires
Comments: To: MLJara@lbl.gov
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In a message dated 10/26/99 6:13:39 PM, MLJara@LBL.GOV wrote:

<<Howdy,

I need tires all around for my 1986 2 wheel drive Westy. I called my
local (Berkeley) Big O Tires and they told me the recommended Yoko tire
is the LT/185/14. Does this sound correct? Some previous messages on the
list recommend LT-195/14. So, which is it, the 185 or the 195? Is there
a difference. BTW, he's asking $350 out the door for a set of four. Your
comments would be much appreciated. Will probably have new KYB shocks
installed as well.

Best regards, Marty

1986 Westfalia
1991 Miata>>

Marty,
Depends on which Yokohama tire they are trying to sell you.  If it's the
Y370, then this should be available in the 195/14, which I have on my bus and
really like.

There is also a Y356 tire that is not as aggressive and I didn't have the
best luck with my set, as they lost traction after about 20,000 miles.

Steve Lashley
'66 Westy
'74 Campmobile
'93 EV MV
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