Tires break down with age.  If I recall correctly, it is recommended
that tires not be more than 5 years old be used that are still dependant
on.
I have purchased several MXL tires and found over half to go bad,
in only a few hundred miles.

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          86-SS Syncro
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler
                                   92-Jetta GWC
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On Fri, 12 Sep 2003, No Name Available wrote:

> I have a complete (5) set of both of the above mentioned tires (thats 10). OE
> on vanagons from 89 up. the MXL are off of some syncros that I have had
> spares that have never touched the highway still have the stubbies. and the MXT are
> from a couple of 2 wheelers that I have had and since sold these have had
> some miles except the spare. I also am running a set of MXTs on my 91 Westy
> currently. that is for sale too.
>
> I am wondering if anyone is up for buying these wheels, or if anyone has sold
> them in the past what are they worth. they are NLA .
>
> Camper too if the price is right.
>
>
> Chris
> VT
> 91 Westy FS
> 89 Syncro Westy (NOT FS) with Michs
>