on 7/24/02 7:16 PM, Rob Scott at rob@UNIXGUY.COM wrote:

> I'm replying to my own post, since I have subsequently found out more info
> from Michelin.  In a phone conversation they would only recommend the
> Agilis in size 185/14 and with a load index of 99R.  Funny how their web
> site recommends the Rainforce MX4 (LI 95T) but on the phone they recommend
> a different tire.  I expressed concern that the ideal width for the six-inch
> alloy rim was 205, but the Michelin customer service rep assured me that
> Michelin had VW certification for this slightly narrower tire on the optional
> wider rims.

Vanagon.com seemed pretty up to date to me...I'm using the BF Goodrich tires
on my Westy (I've still got some of the MXTs with good tread on my Syncro
Vanagon...,but I'll be converting that to the BF Goodrich tires once the
MXT's are finished.