John,

Would you mind looking at this link, it shows the LTX tread, and make a
comparison between the LTX tread and the XCA.  Is the XCA more aggressive,
are the three center grooves straight(like the LTX) or zigzag?  Are the side
lugs wider looking than the LTX. And do you get any noise from your tires?

http://tinyurl.com/v5zl

Thanks,  John

----- Original Message -----
From: "John Rodgers" <jh_rodgers@BELLSOUTH.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2003 5:14 PM
Subject: Re: Michelin XCA or LXT?

> I have the XCA's on my 88 GL. Really like them. On the 88 GL there are
> no "fit" problems.
>
> The XCA's are Load Range "D" - 8 ply., 65 psi Max.
>
> John Rodgers
> 88 GL Driver
>
> jbclem wrote:
>
> >For my 1983 Westphalia, i'm trying to decide between the Michelin XCA
> >(205-75-R14) and the Michelin LST MS (only available in  195-75-R14).  I
> >haven't seen a picture of the XCA so I don't know what the tred pattern
> >looks like.  Can someone give me an opinion on this, or tell me where I
can
> >find a picture.  The Michelin web site doesn't seem to have an XCA
picture,
> >nor does TireRack, nor do 10 others I've checked.
> >
> >John
> >
> >
> >