i also spoke with Michellin recently and received the same info
i also reamed them for still recommending the rainforce on their website (i
was assured that there was someone working on it as we spoke - haven't
checked back to see!)
the important part, however, is that they are going to replace my 4
rainforce tires with 4 agilis 61's free of charge - including labor
if anyone else purchased rainforce tires based on the website or dealer's
computer's recommendation, call Michellin and get your free new tires!
Michellin - 1 800 847 3435
good luck!
cory
84 wesy
n. bridgton, me
----- Original Message -----
From: "Walt Spak" <wnsopc3@3RDM.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, July 20, 2001 2:56 PM
Subject: MICHELIN AGILIS

> After reading all of the recent posts & ranting a little myself,  I
finally
> e-mailed Michelin through their web site.  The first thing I did was to
> politely ream them for still recommending the wrong tires for Vanagons.  I
> also ask them questions about availability.  They called me and informed
me
> of this:
>             1. The word has been sent up through channels about the web
> site.  Lets not get started about corporate America now.
>             2.  The Agilis 61 in a 185 x 14 is the recommended tire for a
> Vanagon with 14" steel or alloy wheels
>             3.  The Agilis 61 (185 X 14) is in stock right now with
another
> shipment due soon.
>             3.  The Agilis that is out of stock at the moment is a 205/65
X
> 15 which I think is a 51 and which does not apply to Vanagons
> with 14" wheels.
>
> You may call Michelin yourself @ 1-800-847-3435
>
> I still think the 185 X 14 Agilis 61 is the best Michelin I have owned
since
> the first X - AirStop I bought in 1966.
>
> Walt Spak
> Pittsburgh, PA.
> wnsopc3@3rdm.net
>