Date:         Fri, 5 Nov 1999 09:11:33 -0800
Reply-To:     Steve Macaulay <smacaulay@INFINTIUM.COM>
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From:         Steve Macaulay <smacaulay@INFINTIUM.COM>
Subject:      Re: Michelin Agilis sizes, info ( a bit long)
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The tech support folks at Michelin also recommended the Agilis 185/75-14
load-rated C tire for my westy.  In fact, they even authorized a 50% off
credit on a set of four from my local Michelin dealer since I complained
that the previous owner had put a new set of Michelin tires on six months
earlier that he was told by the dealer "were the correct tire for this van".

I've had these tires for a year now and have been happy with them.  They
corner well and provide a quite ride.  I've only had them in a little bit of
snow but they seemed to handle well.  I wasn't really impressed with their
handling in mud though.  I had a hard time getting out of a friend's muddy
driveway one time and it seemed to me like they should have provided better
traction then I was seeing.  They seem to be fine in rainy and windy
conditions.

I don't know if I would buy this same tire again, but I sure wouldn't rule
it out.  I would either get this one (same tire, same size) or a set of
their MXTs or similar tires in maybe a 205 width. I would definitely stick
with Michelin because I have been pleased on this and another situation with
their customer support group and how they took care of my issues.

If you have a question on Michelin tires, you can fill out a form at
www.michelin.com and it will be sent to their customer support group.
I've done this a few times, and each time I actually had someone from
Michelin call me at work a few hours after posting the question.  They will
fax you pictures of the tread pattern, sizes, load ratings, etc.  Just ask
and they will deliver.

Steve