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Date:         Sun, 7 Nov 1999 14:09:50 -0600
Reply-To:     William Wedenoja <waw105f@MAIL.SMSU.EDU>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         William Wedenoja <waw105f@MAIL.SMSU.EDU>
Subject:      Re: Michelin Agilis sizes, info
Comments: To: Kent Christensen <lkchris@USWEST.NET>
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> 185/75-14 is a smaller rolling diameter tire than the 185-14 tire
> usually recommended for Vanagons.


Yes


  Tire industry practice is to
> usually not list aspect ratio when it is 80; i.e., the recommended
> tire is 185/80-14.


Yes


  It is very common for North American tire dealers
> to ignore the difference and recommend 75-series tires>


Which should be ok if they recommend a 195/75R14, which is commonly listed
as an "alternative size" for the vanagon .
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