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Subject:Re: 215/75R15 vs. 215/65R15 Tires
From:Colin Stanfield
Date:Mon, 1 Jul 2002 17:21:34 -0400

OK,

Not to go into this again but...

Where can one buy Michelin Agilis 51 (215/65R15)??

I can't find them on the Michelin website, nor Tire Rack nor Military Tires,
nor DiscountTire.com

Are they still making them?

Colin

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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

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