Interesting comments about the Agilis vs the MX. I have a new set of MXT
205/70R14 on my "88GL. Really like the ride. They are rated for operation at
50PSI....says so right on the tire, but they are not rated M&S.

Seems a good tire. And as I understand it, this was the tire that was on the
vans from the factory. Took some doing to get these tires. I had to wait 5 days
for the dealer to get them from the Michelin warehouse. Something about only
being available for Vanagons, so they are not a stock item in the stores.....at
least that particular size.

John Rodgers
"88GL Driver enjoying a new engine

Woody Halsey wrote:

> Dear Members-of-the-list-not-bored-by-tires,
>
> Well, after asking your advice,  I called Michelin and learned that, though
> not "reinforced," the Agilis are rated to carry heavier loads at higher
> inflation pressures (1,875 lb @ 54psi)  than the MX's (1,540 lbs @ 40 psi)
> which *are* called "reinforced." I am not sure which Agilis ("51" or "61")
> the nice lady was talking about. I'll check that tomorrow.. In any case,
> for the plain vanilla Vanagon Michelin recommends not the Agilis, but the
> MX's. They also claimed that the MX's would give better traction in the
> snow (because of lower pressures) than the Agilis. Neither is rated "M&S."
> Michelin does not have an actual winter tire to recommend for the V'gon.
>
> I welcome your thoughts. I know that some of you have spoken highly of the
> Agilis performance in the snow. I am wondering if they do as well or better
> than "snow tires."
>
> Woody