At 4:55 PM -0400 9/26/04, Jerry Holland wrote:
>I am new to the Vanagon list, so if my input about tires is common knowledge
>please understand. I put Michelin MXT 205/70 R14 tires on my 90 Carat. When I
>purchased the van it had Dunlop "sports" tires on the alloy rims. The van
>handled like a tractor and was greatly affected by the wind. The Michelin's now
>have 30,000 miles on them and look as though they can go at least another
>30,000. Yes, I paid a little more, but it has been well worth the money. The bottom
>line: Would I by the Michelin's again? Very definitely yes!
>

        So would I...EXCEPT the MXTs have been discontinued for some time
        now
        :-(

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