I think I'd try increasing the pressure a bit.  The tires are designed to
run quite a bit higher.  My experience with the higher pressure tires is
that they tend to be a bit wanderish when underinflated.

I keep my Yokos at 45 all.

Karl Wolz

----- Original Message -----
From: "jhlauterbach" <jhlauterbach@MSN.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, July 21, 2001 10:20 AM
Subject: Re: MICHELIN AGILIS

> My local Tires Plus did the exchange this morning of the Agilis 61s for
the
> RainForce MX4 88Ts.  I have about 50 miles on them so far.  You have to
> remember what the tires on early Vanagons looked like to appreciate the
> Agilis.  Ride seemed harsher than with the RainForce, but then again I ran
> the RainForce at 35 all the way around and the Agilis are at 36/44.  Also,
> it was windy here in middle GA this morning.  I didn't notice it on US 41
> going 100 km/h or so, but on the return trip from Forsyth, I took I-75 and
> was running at 120-125  km/h (4200-4400 rpm) and I felt that the cross
wind
> was buffeting me about more than expected.  My views may be influenced by
> the fact that my shocks are over 4 years old and their true vintage is
only
> known by unknown POs.
>
> John Lauterbach
> Macon, GA
>
> P.S. at 12:05 a.m. EDT this morning, Michelin was still recommending
> RainForce MX4 for Vanagons.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Cory Sammons" <slagskot@HOTMAIL.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Friday, July 20, 2001 5:39 PM
> Subject: Re: MICHELIN AGILIS
>
>
> > 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
> > >
> >