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.
"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!!
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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