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Subject:Re: oh boy... tires
From:mike
Date:Mon, 17 Jun 2002 16:39:23 -0700

Better you should have brought up gun control, and the possibility that BenT
is George W. in disguise than this subject!

Costco's Kirkland brand, load rating C works OK for me but I'm sure their
not the best.  It's just that you can get them for 225 or so mounted and
balanced.

Mike

> From: Andrew Payton <zenlunatic42@HOTMAIL.COM>
> Reply-To: Andrew Payton <zenlunatic42@HOTMAIL.COM>
> Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2002 18:42:29 -0400
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: oh boy... tires
>
> Hehehe, looks like I'm off to a good start on the new van.  I sure hate to
> do this but I checked with Tire Rack & they were of no help, then I checked
> with Michelin & couldn't even access their website (plus I understand they
> have problems with accurracy).  Finally I checked the archives & there was
> so muched mixed up stuff I didn't know what to make of it.  Even more
> confusing, the tires from the PO are of two different sizes & brands.  I
> hate to do it but I just decided to break down & ask the list:  What tires
> should I get for my 84 Vanagon Wolfy & at what pressures should they be
> maintained?  I know Michelin reinforced/C6 & all-season but I noticed a
> variety of answers stating 185,195, or 205 & Agilis, LT(X), MXL, or XZX.
> I've got this new van with a new engine/tranny in it & by golly, I wanna do
> it right!  So please, despite the dreaded tire post, lemme know what to look
> for in my attempt to obtain the best tires possible.  Thanks.
>
> -Andrew
>
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