On Thu, 31 Aug 2000 07:49:11 -0700, Alistair Bell <albell@UVIC.CA> wrote:

>Frank,
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>This is not true. The Agilis 61 that I am using are great, strong, good
>traction and I think better than the Yokos before.
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>The only bad experience I have heard about the Agilis line was one list
>member mistakenly installed Agilis 81 on his van, This is a tire desigend
>for much heavier vehicles.
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>Alistair
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>>In a message dated 8/31/00 12:00:11 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
>>LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:
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>><< Michelin Agaris.. >>
>>    It's Michelin Agilis.  Do not even think about them.  They are
nothing
>>but trouble.  See all the posts in the archives under Michelin Agilis.
>>
>>Cheers
>>
>>Frank Condelli

I saw the bad press about the Michelin Agilis so thought you might be
interested in my experience. I put on a full set of Agilis 81 on my Westy,
the dealer said use them and if any problems he'd take them back. They are
rated 2200lbs at 69psi maximum. I found them very comfortable at 45 rear
and 40 front which more accurately matches the vehicles load range. These
tires have M/S rating and deep treads but not very aggressive so they don't
seem too noisy. These are clearly the best handling tires I've ever had on
the van (previously Continental reinforced). They are a little bit rougher
than the Contis on rough roads but no problem on the highways. The tires
completely eliminated the white knuckle driving in wind or when a truck
goes by. Now the good news, the Agilis 81 cost 125Can /tire, so a full set
installed was about 550Can. I recommend them provided you don't mind a
firmer ride. Ps don't fill them to the maximum pressure or you will knock
your fillings out. These tires are no more overated for the load than most
passenger car tires are underated, I know which side of the equation I'd
rather be on
Tony 85GL Westfailure