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  • Yokohama Y370 Discontinued
    Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
    Fri, 11 Apr 1997 12:29:13
    Further to Gail's (redwood@speedlink.com) message earlier this week announcing that Yokohama in the US had Y370 LT tires on back order...
  • Re: Yokohama 370 LT opinions
    Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
    Wed, 12 Feb 2003 05:40:46 -0800
    ...Costco has determined that the Bridgestones are a better deal for them, but no more LT195/75R14. There were no Kirkland tires of any...
  • Re: Anybody using these Tires on a westy? Yokohama Y356, LT 185/70R14, Radial,
    Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
    Tue, 9 Jul 2019 22:30:17 -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: Yokohama Y370 Discontinued
    Historical mailing list - Jones,Rich
    Fri, 11 Apr 97 18:16:00 EDT
    ...14 Reinforced - Michelin MXT 205/70 R14 - Michelin LTX 195/75 R14 (LT version) - Yohohama Y370 LT 195 75/R14 Rich Jones '89 Westfalia
  • Propex or Carver?
    Historical mailing list - Coconis
    Thu, 23 Oct 1997 20:42:38 +0200
    ...1996) saying that Propex Heating (UK) Ltd., of Campion House, Lincoln Road, Leadenham, Lincoln, has now become Carver & Co (Engineers) Ltd., of Coppice Side...
  • Re: Anyone widened a VW van? Yes, they did...
    Historical mailing list - Tony Polson
    Tue, 16 Sep 2003 10:18:53 +0100
    ...VW done it themselves. > It is called the LT28, LT31, etc. When you look on the German eBay under > "Auto und Motorrad" and go...
  • Re: Michelin LTX vs. Yokohama Y370
    Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
    Sat, 13 Sep 2003 10:09:17 -0700
    ...the LT195R75/14C is only rated at 1435 lbs at 50 psi. >> Isn't that too low for us Vanagon owners? And, do the...
  • Re: About Load Ratings On Wheels
    Historical mailing list - bueses
    Thu, 13 Oct 2005 17:02:13 -0600
    > Actually, Sears would not sell me the Sears (Michalon)LTX tires for my vanagon > because that size was not listed on the door sticker...
  • Re: 2006 VW Van
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sat, 3 Dec 2005 23:00:47 +1300
    >vw LT and mercedes sprinter are two differrent vehicles. they have a >different history and are different layouts. LT is a front wheel drive...
  • Phrydae Phun <Absolutely NVC>
    Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
    Fri, 15 Jun 2007 14:33:54 -0700
    ...The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it dseno't mtaetr in waht oerdr the ltteres in...
  • Re: Dokka's Big Brother
    Historical mailing list - Ben
    Mon, 13 Apr 2015 05:13:29 -0700
    ...reach the seller's reserve on the last auction or this LT. BenT sent from my electronic leash > On Apr 13, 2015, at 2...
  • Re: FRIDAY diesel conversion option
    Historical mailing list - Jason
    Fri, 19 Apr 2013 23:10:23 -0400
    My van already has an inline 6 TD...oh wait is an LT. :) Jason 83 Westy 90 LT Florida On Fri, Apr 19, 2013...
  • RE: Ultimate Syncro
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Niksch
    Wed, 4 Jun 97 19:17:19 UT
    The front similar to the Vanagon and Volvo Diesel must almost be a VW LT 4x4. Little chance that it is a Steyr-Puch...
  • Re: Michelin LTX vs. Yokohama Y370
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Fri, 12 Sep 2003 10:40:54 -0700
    ...They call them XC\LT or some such. Mark Bob Stevens wrote: > > 195/75R14 93/90R C > 1435lbs. > 50psi > 13/32nds > 5-6" > 5...
  • Re: Michelin XCA or LXT?
    Historical mailing list - jbclem
    Sat, 15 Nov 2003 19:06:53 -0800
    John, Would you mind looking at this link, it shows the LTX tread, and make a comparison between the LTX tread and the XCA...
  • Re: favorite tires
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Thu, 16 Apr 2015 16:33:54 -0700
    ...favorite tires no not a lot on 14" size BFG LT195/75R14 LT215/75R15 General Tire 27x8.5R14LT 205/75R15
  • Re: van bits
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 16 Jun 1998 10:27:12 EDT
    ...It's going to take a tremendous amount of lift to keep that LT up for very long. :) Regards, Jim Davis Feeling like Friday!
  • Re: 356 versus 370
    Historical mailing list - L&A Johnson
    Thu, 9 Sep 1999 08:25:07 -0400
    ...Not in LT rated tires you don't. Your Y370 185R14 must be a passenger car tire. The LT Y370 only comes in size...
  • Re: LTX Tire Pressure
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Wed, 8 Oct 2003 11:50:43 -0600
    ...Bob > Hey all, > > What is the tire pressure I should be using on a set of 195/75/14C > Michelin > LTX for my 86...
  • Re: VW LT31-based Westfalia: NVC
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sun, 29 Oct 2006 13:46:31 -0800
    ...08:15, Mike Rouby wrote: > http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-LT-28-CAMPER-VAN-IN-MINT-CONDITION-INSIDE-AND-OUT_W0QQitemZ110048094919QQihZ001QQcategoryZ76066QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem > > > --------------------------------- > Everyone is...
  • Re: Tires Michelin Agilis vs LTX M/S
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Fri, 10 May 2002 00:00:27 -0500
    ...http://tires.michelin-us.com/mastapp/servlet/Controller/site.catalog.Resu lts?vehicletype=templatedata%2Fcatalog%2Fvehicle_type%2Fdata%2FTruckandVa n&wheelsize=any&specificuse=any...
  • Re: Anybody using these Tires on a westy? Yokohama Y356, LT 185/70R14, Radial,
    Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
    Tue, 9 Jul 2019 23:51:42 -0300
    ...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: Pair of dead mirrors wanted
    Historical mailing list - Jason
    Wed, 4 Jan 2012 21:17:38 -0500
    ...They make and "LT style" > mirror which does have the right bend in the arms. > > You really should start a new thread as this...
  • Re: West river Westies this weekend...
    Historical mailing list - JonR
    Tue, 12 Jul 2005 20:21:45 -0400
    ...I'll be attending in my LT 28 D highroof, just case anyone is interested in checking this Van out... I know Frank Condelli...
  • Re: Tire Recommendations
    Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
    Fri, 17 May 2002 14:22:02 -0400
    ...The brands below are listed in no particular order. > >Costco Kirkland Signature LT 2ply >LT195/75R14 93/90 Q M&S Load Range: C...
  • Best Tires for '90 Sychro Westfalia
    Historical mailing list - David^M
    Mon, 21 Jun 1999 13:02:40 -0400
    > >All this said, I am looking seriously at the Michelin LT-X M+S >(195 75 14). It is "6 ply" tire that is...
  • Re: FS: '93 LT 28 Diesel Westfalia on samba in Oregon
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Wed, 16 May 2007 14:39:09 -0600
    ...vanagon@yahoogroups.com >>> Subject: [vanagon] FS: '93 LT 28 Diesel Westfalia on samba in Oregon >>> >>> >>> >>> eric didier is selling his '93 LT 28 Diesel...
  • 2.0 ltr 914 motor for sale
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 23 Jun 1996 07:39:58 -0400
    I have a '73 2.0 ltr Porsche 914 engine for sale. $575 It is the most powerful aircooled motor VW ever made!!! It...
  • Re: Has anyone had any experience with these tires? Mastercraft Courser LTR LT195/75R14
    Historical mailing list - David McNeely
    Wed, 25 May 2016 13:08:34 -0700
    ...com/195-75-14/mastercraft-tires/courser-ltr/tirecode/90000023763 > < > http://www.tires-easy.com/195-75-14/mastercraft-tires/courser-ltr/tirecode/90000023763 > > >
  • Re: Michelin LTX/MS 215/75R15 tires - R Light Truck or S Family Sedan&Van
    Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
    Wed, 26 Oct 2005 17:00:47 -0700
    ...Michelin LTX/MS 215/75R15 tires - R Light Truck or S Family Sedan&Van > Does any one have experience with the Michelin LTX/MS...
  • Tire Size for 84 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
    Mon, 19 May 2008 17:31:12 +0000
    I am currently driving on LT 195 75 R14 tires. My speedometer is off by A long shot. I am cruising along thinking I...
  • Re: vanagons scaring women away!! Happy Thanks giving!
    Historical mailing list - Cory Sammons
    Wed, 24 Nov 2004 23:01:26 -0500
    ...BenT Syncro &lt;syncro@gmail.com&gt; <DIV></DIV>Reply-To: BenT Syncro &lt;syncro@gmail.com&gt; <DIV></DIV>To: Cory Sammons &lt...
  • Syncro tyres
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 30 Mar 1997 12:56:37 -0500 (EST)
    Americas Tire recommended Trailfinder 27 x 8.50 R LT14 tires for my Syncro Westfalia. (equiv. 215/75R14) These tyres have 2+2 plies...
  • Re: Michelin LTX 195/75r/14
    Historical mailing list - Donald D. Denny
    Wed, 24 May 2000 19:10:35 EDT
    Went by Sam's and found that they could order the Michelin LTX in C rating size 195/75R/14 in blackwall for $72...
  • Re: Tire sales-people (rant + info .... long)
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sat, 8 Nov 2008 22:04:16 -0700
    ...For this reason I would never fit LT tires to my van. Low-grip tires can easily kill you.
  • Re: volvo(volkswagen)5cyl (LT)
    Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
    Thu, 23 Nov 2000 11:12:58 +0100
    Andrew Grebneff wrote: > The VW LT was a crude box on wheels, utterly lacking any charisma. It was > front-engine, rear-drive, and larger...
  • Re: Fridge Burner box
    Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
    Sun, 26 Aug 2012 11:16:12 -0500
    ...12px">On 08/24/12, <SPAN>george jannini&lt;georgejoann@GMAIL.COM&gt;</SPAN> wrote:</SPAN><DIV>&nbsp;</DIV><DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: arial...
  • Re: Winston Tires?
    Historical mailing list - David-M
    Sat, 3 Oct 1998 10:48:48 -0400
    ...Yokohama Y356 LT195/75R14 "D" Dunlop SP LT5 185R14 "C" or "D" Michelin LTX M/S 195/75R14 "C" Bridgestone Dueller A/T LT195...
  • Re: Oh no, not tires again
    Historical mailing list - Jean-Guy Savoie
    Wed, 30 Aug 2000 12:03:59 -0300
    Michelin LTX's LT 195/75 14 (C load range) gets my vote as well. So far they're great! JGS 84 Westy ----- Original...
  • : Re: volvo(volkswagen)5cyl (LT)
    Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
    Fri, 24 Nov 2000 19:42:31 -0700
    ...I still have LT westy envy. ------------------------------------------------------------ They are big and have all the things the vanagon westy does not. There was a 1982 LT28D...
  • Re: Michelin Defender LTX M/S 205/65/15 or 16" Nokian WRG3s
    Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
    Thu, 1 Dec 2016 23:17:19 -0400
    > > On 01-Dec-2016, at 21:22, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > > As for the LTX I would compare that two the Nokian...
  • Alternate tire size
    Historical mailing list - Debra Clark
    Sun, 27 Jan 2002 17:18:51 -0800
    ...However, some do carry LT tires in 195R75/14 and have said that they should work but that they would have to try them...
  • Re: a few more cents on tires
    Historical mailing list - John Runberg
    Mon, 24 Jan 2005 01:12:54 -0500
    Joy, Don't have the Hancook tires, but do have Agilis on one van and LTX on the other (both Micheline). IMHO, both tires...
  • Re: FS: '93 LT 28 Diesel Westfalia on samba in Oregon
    Historical mailing list - mike .
    Wed, 16 May 2007 12:35:45 -0700
    ...COM" <JordanVw@AOL.COM> wrote: > eric didier is selling his '93 LT 28 Diesel Westfalia "florida" model > > http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail...
  • Re: FS: 1993 EV Westfalia DIESEL - Edmonton, AB, LT 28D westy
    Historical mailing list - Gary
    Wed, 16 Aug 2000 20:31:27 -0600
    ...It was built on the LT chassis, had a 2.8 liter 5 cylinder non turbo. The LT of those days was a big...
  • 1.9 ltr TDI, bolted to Audi 5000 quattro transmission.
    Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
    Mon, 1 Mar 1999 23:27:46 EST
    Does anybody know if the VW TDI 1.9 ltr will fit on a 87 Audi 5000 Quattro trans. I've been bitching for...
  • RE : All kinds of VW Buses
    Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
    Thu, 30 Aug 2007 21:37:45 +0000
    ...I also saw an LT double cab.......mmmmmm. How about an LT double cab (syncro) with an SVX in back and a custom camper...
  • Re: Here's That "Big fish Vanagon" Again.... I Want It!!
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Sun, 2 Feb 2003 01:10:18 EST
    ...One LT owner even resorted to using plastic for a windshield. I need LT brake parts for my 16" Syncro and can't locate...
  • Re: Spring Spacers?
    Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
    Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:32:14 -0400
    ...Jim Arnott &lt;jr.arnott@GMAIL.COM&gt; To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Wed, Oct 21, 2009 10:56 pm Subject: Spring Spacers...
  • Heated LT mirrors
    Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
    Wed, 2 Apr 2003 17:09:42 +0000
    Anyone ever heard of this or do I have to make my own? I really like the LT mirrors but I dotn want to...
  • Re: Vanagon Tire Noise
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:52:15 -0700
    I haven't noticed a particular difference in tire noise (previous tires include Les Schwab Jupiter and Wildcat LT), however, that being said, I...
  • Re: Infamous tire question.
    Historical mailing list - DeCristoforo
    Fri, 27 Nov 1998 21:18:31 -0800
    ...Vanagon.com indicates to > > > get Michelin MXT and LTX tires, which are no longer being manufactured > > > by Michelin (11/98). What tires should I...
  • Re: start bringing VW LT's in :)
    Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
    Fri, 27 Jan 2006 15:41:26 +0000
    ...that means importing lt's would work, importing syncros has to wait another five years...... florian On 1/27/06, Jonathan Farrugia <jfarrugi@umich...
  • Re: Vanagon use question
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Tue, 11 Oct 2005 23:48:20 +1300
    ...Vanagon use question</title></head><body> <blockquote type="cite" cite>On 10/8/05, Andrew Grebneff &lt;<a href="mailto:andrew.grebneff...
  • Re: Oh no, not tires again
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
    Wed, 30 Aug 2000 08:53:47 -0400
    ...My Yokohama LT 195/75R14 C tires are guaranteed and I have the paper work stating so. I bought them early this summer from...
  • Michelin LTX/Goodyear Wrangler HT
    Historical mailing list - =David--M=
    Wed, 19 Apr 2000 10:50:05 -0400
    >Good that you were able to find some...my Michelin dealer couldn't find >any >LTX's anywhere (well, ok, for reasonably quick delivery...
  • Re: VW Van Profiling-plates
    Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
    Mon, 10 Jan 2011 14:30:52 -0500
    ...Doug Alcock &lt;doug.alcock@GMAIL.COM &lt;lt%3Bdoug.alcock@GMAIL.COM&gt; &gt;&gt; &gt; &gt;&gt; To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
  • Re: Heated LT mirrors
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Wed, 2 Apr 2003 22:29:21 -0800
    I don't think it is possible to easily convert the LT mirrors to be heated. I haven't had and fog / ice issues...
  • Costco/BFGoodrich Commercial tires, any good?
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Ham
    Sun, 20 Jun 2004 22:37:18 -0400
    I'm looking at tires and Costco has a BFGoodrich Commercial T/A All-Season LT195/75R14 Load Range C for $76 each mounted...
  • Kirtland Tire question
    Historical mailing list - William S. Brown Jr.
    Tue, 10 Jul 2001 17:03:16 -0800
    ...Are the COSTCO tires only available in the following size? Kirkland Signature LT 2ply Radial Tires LT195/75R14 93/90 Q M&S Load...