I have Veredestein Transport Steel on our 91 Carat.  Excellent tire and a
big improvement on the Firestones (it was sad - they were practically new)
the PO had put on the bus.  Handles extremely well in quartering and
broadside winds with these tires (well over 20 mph gusts), I really couldn't
tell any diffrence in those conditions from our regular cars (Jetta and Saab
900).  Yes minimal raod noise (though louder than the Firestones - noticed
that at first, but isn't so noticeable now), handle reaaly well in the wet
and dry.  Dunno about snow as I've only had 'em for a month and baout 1,000
miles.   They also sell another tire called the Transport Snow, I believe -
if you need traction in those conditions.

If there is a downside it is that they are pretty pricey IMHO.  Don't know
what M. Agilis go for, but can't imagine you'd be saving for much less time,
if any, for these tires.  On the plus side you don't have to worry about the
load index - it is 109!!!  They are a bit bigger than spec (205/75 r14 vs
205/70 r14), but do fit well.  I am very pleased.

bem

----- Original Message -----
From: Derek Krueger <vanagon@DRKRU.COTSE.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, May 18, 2002 2:01 PM
Subject: Verettastine - Tires?

> Hello All -
>
> The mechanic (Good Carma, Mpls. MN) I took my new Westy to for initial
> inspection suggested that I upgrade my tires from the MXTs I currently
have
> to something called Verettastine (sp?).  Now, I have never heard of this
> brand of tire, nor could I find anything in the archive or online w/
> searches using multiple spellings.  Does anyone have any experience info
on
> these tires?
>
> The mechanic runs them on his Vanagon, and claims they are great (7-ply,
> minimal road noise).  I think I will save for Agilis.
>
> Thanks,
> Derek
> '84 Wolfsburg