Date:         Thu, 28 Oct 1999 22:24:03 -0600
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <inua@SCOTT.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Rodgers <inua@SCOTT.NET>
Subject:      Re: Michelin MXT Specs.
Comments: To: Calwolfie@AOL.COM
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Kevin,

I just bought a set of MXT's for my '88 GL just before leaving New Mexico and
driving east. Replaced the set the used car dealer had on there when I bought the
rig.

Zounds!!! What a difference!!! Those re-inforced sidewalls made a huge difference
in the way it performs on the road. There was significant improvement in road
handling differences in a stiff crosswind as well. I had plenty  of opportunity
for display of changed road handling in the winds blowing across eastern new
Mexico, Texas and Oklahoma.

So far, very good tires, I can report.

John Rodgers
"88 GL owner


Kevin Dawson wrote:

> Hi all,
> Having just bought a set of Michelin MXT, I thought it might be helpful to
> post the complete sidewall info as the Michelin techs won't even have this
> information to give out if you call them.  Please note that the MXT is
> currently a limited release tire from Michelin, that is their stock is so low
> that they are rationing them out 4 to a customer.  Tire Rack wants $91 and
> Discount Tire Direct gets $75.  I found that Costco members can get mounting
> and lifetime balance for $7/tire for new tires that you bring them that they
> don't carry.  Here is a link listing all the tire Manufactures in the world
> for those of you who are research hounds. <A
> HREF="http://www.rubbernews.com/subscriber/gtr/gtr11.html">Rubber & Plastics
> News</A>
>
> Michelin MXT 205/70-14 99S Reinforced
> Max load 1709 lbs. @ 50 psi
> Tredwear 280
> Traction A
> Temp B
>
> Tred plies: 2 Rayon + 1Polyamide + 2 Steel
> Side Wall plies: 2 Rayon
> Made in the United Kingdom
>
> Hope this info is helpful to those seeking new rubber.
>
> Cheers,
> Kevin Dawson
> 87' Wolfsberg