Brian,
I put a set of Michelin XC LT4'S 195/75 14 M&S tires on my '90 Westy four
years ago. I got them at Sears, they were blems (blemished), but still
carried a 50k warranty. They have 30k miles now and look good for many
1000's more. They have an open and somewhat agressive tread, as well as
being stiffer, so they are somewhat noisier on the highway than the original
MXL'S. I have had no problems with them and they are wearing quite evenly.
Jerry
----- Original Message -----
From: "Brian McClure" <SBWC919@AOL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2001 4:43 PM
Subject: tire advice from the wisdom of ages....

> hi all- i need a set of tires for my 83 vanagon gl- non westy.  do i need
the
> load range c tires, or will a set of regular passenger tires be
acceptable?
> i can get a set of 4 mohawk(?) tires from discount tire for 165.00 out the
> door.   OR- i can get michelin XCLT4 for $70.00 each plus mount and
balance.
> or a set of bridgestone desert dueler lts for $399.00 out the door. what
do i
> do!!
> what have you non westy folks been running? i am a cheap scotsman- i dont
> want to pay a ton of money for tires!
> brian
> 83 subiebus
>