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  • Re: Michelin LTX 195/75r/14
    Historical mailing list - Scott De Santi
    Thu, 25 May 2000 00:32:53 EDT
    Costco still has their own brand 195/75R14LT C rated tire usually in stock for around 55 bucks. Scott De Santi 86 Vanagon 2WD...
  • LT vs Unimog
    Historical mailing list - pensioner
    Sat, 25 Nov 2000 07:54:02 -0800
    Hi Volks, I saw a beautiful LT Conversion in Boise Hideho. Simply outstanding. It had TurboDiesel of some sort. It was big and the...
  • Amazon.com Books, re: A book from Peter Russek Publications, Ltd.
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 22 Jul 1997 15:16:03 -0700 (PDT)
    ...A book from Peter Russek Publications, Ltd. >To: info@amazon.com >X-Mailer: Mozilla 2.02 (Win95; I; 16bit) >From: Ivan Boyd <boyd@unm...
  • Re: LT pickup for sale here
    Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
    Sun, 16 Aug 2015 19:52:29 -0300
    ...54, Alistair Bell wrote: >>> >>> Not mine, doh :-) >>> >>> http://www.usedvictoria.com/classified-ad/1982-VW-TRUCK-LT-350-diesel-5-speed-TRANSPORTER_25788661 >>> >>> Alistair >>
  • Re: driving in gusty winds...
    Historical mailing list - Jason
    Mon, 13 May 2013 12:56:39 -0400
    If you guys think a Vanagon is bad...Try a 10ft fall LT. :) I have a set of 15s for it, just waiting for...
  • AW: What the HELL was THAT?!
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Niksch
    Wed, 4 Jun 97 18:01:48 UT
    ...Anyone > know just what it might be?? It had a Vgon nose === this indicates to a LT 4x4 === , a high, rather narrow > fiberglass (?) camper...
  • Re: OT cabriolet questions
    Historical mailing list - J. Harvey
    Sun, 11 Jul 2004 11:53:41 -0700
    ...Jim Newcomb &lt;jimnewcomb@CHARTER.NET&gt; &gt;Reply-To: Jim Newcomb &lt;jimnewcomb@CHARTER.NET&gt; &gt;To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM &gt...
  • Re: anyone know this camper?
    Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
    Sun, 17 Oct 2004 02:19:51 -0500
    ...That's what I'm trying to > replicate in my LT... Great use of space... > > JonR > > '87 Syncro GL > '79 LT 28 D highroof...
  • Re: Michelin Tire Experiences
    Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
    Fri, 8 Dec 2006 16:59:37 -0800
    ...The LTX MS is quiet, handles just fine, the price was $92 each, and I have recently had an emergency stop from about 50...
  • Re: Tires Michelin Agilis vs LTX M/S
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
    Thu, 9 May 2002 22:01:24 -0700
    ...Tires Michelin Agilis vs LTX M/S <DIV></DIV>&gt; <DIV></DIV>&gt;http://tires.michelin-us.com/mastapp/servlet/Controller/site.catalog.Results...
  • Re: Michelin Defender LTX M/S 205/65/15 or 16"
    Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
    Tue, 29 Nov 2016 22:07:23 -0400
    ...We had a set of the LTXs on one of the trucks last winter. Everyone preferred my truck with the Nokian shoes. Similar experience...
  • Re: Phrydae Phun <Absolutely NVC>
    Historical mailing list - Sam Conant
    Fri, 15 Jun 2007 20:16:52 -0400
    ...Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey > lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe. Azanmig huh? yaeh and I...
  • Re: I miss Santa Cruz.. But only because of Van Cafe
    Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
    Fri, 19 Feb 2016 16:37:25 -0600
    ...quot; &lt;<a class="parsedEmail" href="mailto:tyler@SERAPH-NET.NET" target="_blank">tyler@SERAPH-NET.NET</a>&gt;<br />To: &lt;<a class...
  • Re: need A/C Condenser 4 my 82 Diesel Westy with a 97 AHU motor.
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:28:44 -0700
    ...Scott Greiner&lt;greines@YAHOO.COM&gt; > To: vanagon&lt;vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM&gt; > Sent: Sun, Apr 29, 2012 2:26 am > Subject...
  • Re: Tires again! Please help!!!!
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 4 Sep 1996 21:40:19 -0400
    ...Last month I put a set of XC LT4 (LT195 75R14) on and they ride and handle great. Sears had them in stock, installed...
  • Re: CB Radio - Navy Hymn
    Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
    Fri, 18 Mar 2011 11:10:44 -0700
    On Fri, Mar 18, 2011 at 10:15 AM, Lt. Vern in Bend <vernmcintosh@eoni.com>wrote: > 'Seems likely that at least some of...
  • need a 2.1 ltr running engine
    Historical mailing list - Road Camper
    Tue, 20 Mar 2001 00:34:24 -0800
    Anyone in the Seattle area have a good lower mileage 2.1 for sale? -sjc seattle wa _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer...
  • Re: winter running gear for my westy
    Historical mailing list - Kevin McLean
    Thu, 20 Nov 2003 17:56:35 -0500
    ...Very good snow traction and just slightly louder than the Michelin LTX M&S. Kevin
  • Re: vw 1.9 ltr TDI bolted to Audi 5000 quattro transmission
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Tue, 2 Mar 1999 18:59:50 -0800
    ...So when my 5 cyl motor quits, I'm > installing the 1.9 ltr TDI. With a 21.5 gallon tank in the Audi...
  • Re: Yokohama 356 LT opinions
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Wed, 12 Feb 2003 07:56:40 EST
    In a message dated 2/11/2003 9:01:20 AM Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > Yokohama 356 LT opinions I...
  • Re: Tires: 185 or 205's?
    Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
    Mon, 09 Jun 1997 10:38:25
    ...There are two versions of the Y370, a passenger version and an LT version. The LT version is an 8 ply D rated tire...
  • Re: tires -- Don't buy the cheapie NON truck
    Historical mailing list - Joel David Shortlidge
    Thu, 15 Apr 1999 08:33:44 -0500
    But what is this poor college student going to have to shell out to do the right thing?????? What model Bridgestone's are LT...
  • Re: Michelin Defender LTX M/S 205/65/15 or 16" Nokian WRG3s
    Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
    Fri, 2 Dec 2016 17:29:42 -0400
    ...Michelin Defender LTX M/S 205/65/15 or 16" Nokian WRG3s >>> >>> One relatively minor reason for going with the LTX is local pricing...
  • Re: Tires in Canada
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Thu, 13 May 2010 11:18:13 -0700
    My uncle's '89 has logged nearly 700k kms on Michelin LTX 1975/75R14 tires, and he still loves them. I've never tried...
  • Re: Go with the door sticker.....
    Historical mailing list - Shawn & Janis Wright
    Tue, 25 Feb 1997 19:35:44 -0800
    ...30/40 psi front/rear > > For 195/75r14 6PR LT tires: 39/48 psi front/rear > > > > So you ARE ok with 40 psi if...
  • Re: LTX Tire Pressure
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 9 Oct 2003 06:27:39 -0400
    ...2003 8:17 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: LTX Tire Pressure Volks, For the roadhaus I have found that 46 frt...
  • Project Volksmogen is well under way!
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Mon, 2 Jun 2008 22:09:10 -0700
    My Volksmogen project is experiencing progress! For those who do not know, I am installing Unimog 406 axles on my 1993 Volkswagen LT 4x4...
  • Re: Supercharged Westy Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Mon, 21 Aug 2006 14:19:11 -0700
    ...1.9L TDI:--8 to 11 ltr/100 kms. V6 TDI: ---10 to 13 ltr/100 kms for more infor: http://www.syncro-bernd...
  • Re: Fwd: What tires for 91 Westy?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 22 Oct 2006 19:30:06 -0400
    ...standards, the minimum load index is 95 for an >light-truck (LT) rated tire, or 99 for a passenger-car tire. OK, so are...
  • LT pickup for sale here
    Historical mailing list - Mike Holm Toronto
    Mon, 17 Aug 2015 06:46:05 -0400
    Jason, you may have 2 of mine sitting in your yard if we're not careful. Actually, I would want another DOKA. It is...
  • Re: Yokohama 370 LT opinions
    Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
    Wed, 12 Feb 2003 08:34:06 -0500
    ...Yokohama 370 LT opinions Hello again, The tire quest continues... Thank's to those who chimed in about the yoko 356's. I'm...
  • Re: camper shipping cost
    Historical mailing list - Jason
    Thu, 10 Jul 2014 17:41:09 -0400
    I paid $1700 EUR to ship my high roof (10 ft tall) VW LT from Germany to Halifax. That doesn't include the $300...
  • Re: Need help with part number, LT-style mirrors
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Sun, 30 Sep 2007 00:09:37 -0700
    ...accumulated the parts (some used & some new) for a set of LT-style > vanagon mirrors. I am short only the bottom plastic gasket/filler...
  • Re: Michelin Defender LTX M/S 205/65/15 or 16" Nokian WRG3s
    Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
    Fri, 2 Dec 2016 06:52:04 -0400
    ...Michelin Defender LTX M/S 205/65/15 or 16" Nokian WRG3s >> >> One relatively minor reason for going with the LTX is local pricing...
  • Re: Tire Prices--Best Deal?
    Historical mailing list - BILL
    Wed, 17 Feb 1999 13:29:02 -0700
    ...Are >> these truly stiff enough in the sidewall, and can I run them at 48lbs >> pressure? >> >The 'LT' rating means nothing. Many 'LT' tires...
  • Re: Anybody using these Tires on a westy? Yokohama Y356, LT 185/70R14, Radial,
    Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
    Wed, 10 Jul 2019 10:04:18 -0400
    ...As we all know there are > not many choices... > > Is anybody using the Yokohama Y356, LT 185/70R14, Radial, 1,850 lbs. > Maximum Load...
  • Re: FS VW LT-28 $2500 in San Antonio, TX
    Historical mailing list - Ed DeBolt
    Thu, 28 Mar 2002 10:05:53 -0800
    ...FS VW LT-28 $2500 in San Antonio, TX >yup. it's a bigger version of the vanagon. ;) well ... sorta. >check out >http://www...
  • Re: tires!? - circumference of different sizes
    Historical mailing list - Joachim Beek
    Thu, 7 May 1998 11:21:21 -0500
    ...Anyway, why are people suggesting the Michelin LTX 195 75 14 or the Yoko Y356 > >LT 195 75 14. I've been told to...
  • Re: Specs: My Kirkland Tires
    Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
    Tue, 6 Nov 2001 13:35:04 -0500
    ...Phaedra '85 Wolfsburg Westy "Basecamp" --Give Peace A Chance Kirkland Signature LT 2ply Radial Tires LT195/75R14 93/90 Q M&S Load Range...
  • Re: OVERSIZE VANAGON!
    Historical mailing list - Steve Arbaugh
    Wed, 21 Nov 2001 13:14:38 -0800
    I've also noticed a resemblance between the LT cabs and the Kenworth light- duty trucks: cube vans and delivery's and such. Same...
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  • Re: Yokohama Y356D
    Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
    Sat, 24 Jun 2000 15:31:11 EDT
    In a message dated 6/22/00 8:42:37 AM, carl.boquist@SBCCOM.APGEA.ARMY.MIL writes: << Anybody running the Yokohama Y356D LT195...
  • Re: [vanagon] FS: '93 LT 28 Diesel Westfalia on samba in Oregon
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Wed, 16 May 2007 16:17:39 -0700
    RE Look at the VIN. hahaha... it's not a a triple Z. =) > > Just drive quietly "... and carry a big stick." VIN = ZVW12345612341234 Sure...
  • Re: Worst vanagon change
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Fri, 1 Aug 2008 11:42:44 -0700
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  • Re: (LVC) Friday: Wrong Way Driver & Vegi Carnage on Interstate-5 on way home driving new to me VW LT35
    Historical mailing list - Vern in Bend
    Fri, 1 Aug 2008 13:59:53 -0700
    I saw video of the wrong-way car chase on Fox-LA, the CHP did catch the guy.
  • Re: Tires again: Are there any 205/70R14 LT tires on the market?
    Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
    Fri, 16 Aug 2002 22:53:57 -0700
    ...Note that it never had an LT >rating. My solution has been to go to a 215 or 225/70 and make sure it...
  • Re: replacements for phosphate-free coolant
    Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
    Mon, 19 Dec 2011 19:31:15 -0500
    ...Joy Hecht &lt;jhecht@ALUM.MIT.EDU&gt; To: vanagon &lt;vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM&gt; Sent: Mon, Dec 19, 2011 2:03 pm...
  • Yokohama Y370 vs. Y356
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 20 Aug 1997 15:33:58 -0700
    ...The Y370 series (passenger and light truck) was discontinued a few years ago, except for the Y370 LT 195/75R14, which was kept in...
  • Re: tires!? - circumference of different sizes
    Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
    Thu, 7 May 1998 09:25:50 -0700
    ...Anyway, why are people suggesting the Michelin LTX 195 75 14 or the > Yoko Y356 > >LT 195 75 14. I've been told to...
  • Re: Tires one more time
    Historical mailing list - A Abian
    Wed, 27 Feb 2002 01:40:27 -0800
    For what it's worth I just installed Michelin LTX LT195/75R14/C M+S at Costco for about $100/ea. This after one...
  • Tire trivia
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
    Tue, 22 Mar 2005 11:03:58 -0800
    ...For example, the data sheet for the LT195/75R14/C Michelin XC LT4s which I am currently running specifies 45 mph as a baseline...
  • Re: start bringing VW LT's in :)
    Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
    Fri, 27 Jan 2006 20:08:26 -0900
    ...start bringing VW LT's in :) To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Al, you are right, American is a misused work, and because of that...
  • Re: [vanagon] FS: '93 LT 28 Diesel Westfalia on samba in Oregon
    Historical mailing list - VW Doka
    Wed, 16 May 2007 15:25:14 -0700
    ...Re: [vanagon] FS: '93 LT 28 Diesel Westfalia on samba in Oregon And that's what I suspect also. Though Dave Marshall is brining...
  • Re: Michelin LTX M/S 195/75 R14 (IS A FREAKIN' WONDERFUL TIRE)
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Mon, 17 Apr 2000 21:17:33 -0500
    ...Michelin LTX M/S 195/75 R14 (IS A FREAKIN' WONDERFUL TIRE) > oh my goodness, oh my goodness, these are wonderful tires! > i was...
  • Re: vanagon Digest - 30 Aug 2000 - Special issue (#2000-21)
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Thu, 31 Aug 2000 07:31:15 EDT
    ...The Michelin LTX M/S LT195/R14's are for Mud and Snow. I am using them as an all season tire and they...
  • Re: SA Wheels/tire size
    Historical mailing list - Ty Graham
    Fri, 19 Jan 2001 17:31:19 -0800
    ...SA Wheels/tire size These should fit fine as 215/75/15 LTXs work on my 82. Is there really such size as 205...
  • Re: Tires again: Are there any 205/70R14 LT tires on the market?
    Historical mailing list - george jannini
    Sun, 18 Aug 2002 11:12:22 -0400
    << I'm not sure which Michelin's you are refering to, but Tirerack, at least, lists the Agilis as a LT tire. >> I was...
  • FS: SOCAL Come for the tires, stay for the Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Lars
    Fri, 5 Sep 2003 15:43:44 -0700
    ...Just before the end times, I replaced the tires with proper Costco Kirkland LT tires. They have 5k miles on them. LT195/75R14 You...
  • Re: Fast Forward LT mirrors
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 10 Feb 2006 21:53:31 EST
    ...Time, svs3@SBCGLOBAL.NET writes: > Just getting around to attaching my LT mirrors. How does one attach the > upper end of the bracket? Is...
  • Re: Off topic VW LT/Mercedes Sprinter question
    Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
    Sun, 4 Feb 2001 23:01:44 -0800
    So my question is what is the relationship of Daimler-Benz and VW on these >vans? Mercedes bought Freightliner a few years ago. Why...