My Dad just enquired about Agilis tires through Canadian Tire (Michelin
Agilis 51 216/65-15). Special order from Montreal at CAN $186 tire. ($186 x
4 = $744 x 0.657 = 489.11 US$)

Does this sound right? Do I bite the bullet and spend more on tires than I
did on my Vanagon? My Audi rims are sitting in the  back seat dying to see
new rubber.

Happy fourth for all those about to celebrate and happy belated Canada Day
to all my brethren up north.

C

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C O L I N  S T A N F I E L D
Associate Director, No Borders International Co-Production Market
IFP
104 West 29th St., 12th Floor
New York, NY 10001
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
> Of 80 Westy Pokey
> Sent: Monday, December 03, 2001 5:57 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: 215/75R15 vs. 215/65R15 Tires
>
>
> I was going to buy Michelin Agilis 51 (215/65R15) but I am
> having a hell of a time finding them. However, 215/75R15
> tires seem plentiful. So it is time for me to spark a tire
> debate, my questions are as follows:
>
> 1. I am pretty sure 215/75R15 is the maximum size for the
> spare tire bay without modification. True?
>
> 2. What is your favorite 215/75R15 Tire?
>
> 3. Apart from speedometer error, what disadvantage do I face
> with a higher profile tire?
>
>
> Thanks,
> Chris Gronski
> '80 Westy "Pokey" - SLOPOKEY
> '87 Chevrolet Sprint - Ice Racer
> '91 Pontiac Firefly - Convertable