Date:         Sat, 6 Nov 1999 22:22:30 -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 Agilis not a snow tire
Comments: To: "R. Hotchkiss" <hotch@HOTSTRINGS-INC.COM>
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I just go a set of Michelin MXT 's for my "88 GL. Nice tire on the
highway. I have had no problems in rain. But they are not "M +S" .

I had an "85 GL in Alaska, and put on a set of new Goodyear all weather
radials. The first wet/icey snow storm i started out for Anchorage and
just out of town spun out in the middle of the road. I went straight to
the tire dealer and got a set of all weathers with studs. NEVER had
another problem. Those things gripped the ground like tiger paws with
the claws extended.

So, if I have any problems with the MXT's they get the stud
reatment......provided I am back in Alaska by next winter. But it is a
good way to go if you are in snow coundtry a lot.

John Rodgers

"R. Hotchkiss" wrote:

>
>
>> Date:    Sat, 6 Nov 1999 12:44:38 -0500
>> From:    David M
>> Subject: Michelin Agilis not a snow tire
>>
>> Date:    Fri, 5 Nov 1999 20:57:08 -0400
>> From:    "R. Hotchkiss"
>> Subject: Michelin Agilis
>>
>> Hey All,
>>
>> I have been looking for the correct snow tire for my 86 GL.  I am very
>> happy that this tire was brought to my attention by a list member.
>> Today, I ordered a set of 4 from NTB.  They are not cheap...$103 per
>> before ups and extras like mounting, balancing etc.
>>
>> I'm looking forward to a snowy winter!!
>>
>> --------------------------------------------
>> The Agilis is NOT a snow tire.
>> See: http://www.michelin.ca/ca/eng/news/agilis/1.htm
>> Depending on which type you get its either an all-season M+S or a summer
>> tire rated R+W.
>>
>
> Ok, I stand corrected.  For my purposes a Mud and Snow tire is a snow
> tire.  I know some of you guys drive in really deep snow so you use
> snow tires that are only for snow.  I live and drive on the East Coast
> where the most snow I would be up against is about 6 inches.
>
> Hotch
> 86 Vanagon GL
> Philly

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