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Subject:Re: Michelin MXTs....
From:John Rodgers
Date:Sat, 17 Jun 2000 10:46:11 -0500

You will probably have to order your MXT's. I have them, and that is the
only way I could get them. Michelin doesn't make them commonly available
for over the counter purchase. But you CAN get them.

BTW, I bought the 205R7014 MXT's and installed them on my stock steel rims.

John Rodgers
"88GL Driver in Alabama

Daniel Schmitz wrote:

> I am planning to replace the incorrect and woefully inadequate tires on
> my '87 Westfalia with the correct tires. I have the alloy wheels that
> take a 205/70R14 tire, and I'm considering the Michelin MXT. I just
> visited my local Howard Tire/Wheel Works and was quoted $93/tire, plus
> all the installation costs (mounting/balancing/extended road hazard
> protection) and tax. Came to $505 total.
>
> Does $93 per tire sound reasonable? Is this my best tire option? I've
> read generally positive press on it in the archives and at the
> Vanagon.com site, but I can't seem to find this tire listed at either
> Tire Rack or even Michelin's website.
>
> The considerable experience of the listserve listees is appreciated.
>
> ...Dan