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Subject:Re: Tires - 89' passenger Vanagon
From:Tony
Date:Wed, 22 Aug 2001 08:57:36 -0700

Thanks Robin (and all responders) did order the Agilis
185/70/14's -- will get em this week - had to freight
in from the Michelin Texas warehouse - paid $105 each
incl. mount/balance...

Tony

--- OOMKES Robin <robin.oomkes@SWIFT.COM> wrote:
> Tony and everyone else,
>
> I can only agree. Get the Agilis; they steer great,
> have a comfortable ride, have a mild M+S profile
> which can help you not getting
> stuck, and show hardly any wear after 30000 km on a
> Diesel Westy. Most European RVs and delivery vans
> get them from the factory.
>
> Downsides: bit pricier than others, bit noisier than
> some (due to open profile) and can be hard to get
> hold of (even here in
> Europe).
>
> Regards,
> Robin
> 90 Vanagon TD Westfalia
> The Netherlands
>
> Tony wrote:
>
> > I've followed the threads on tires - but I need
> 'em
> > for a 89 Carat passenger van (not a Westie) - been
> > told the Michelin Agilis (18570R14) or MX4 (same)
> will
> > work. The MX4 is a 4 ply rated 1235 lbs@35psi--
> the
> > Agilis is 6 ply rated 1709 lbs@54 psi --
> >
> > I know this is a potentially volitile subject but
> sure
> > need some help/opionions/experiences..
> >
> > Thanks all,
> >
> > Tony
> > '89 Carat - Agnes
> >
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