>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!
>
>Jerry

Beware... just because a brand makes a good tire, this does not mean
that all tires made by that brand are good. Michelin makes some real
dogs, as does Pirelli...
--
Andrew Grebneff
Dunedin
New Zealand
Fossil preparator
<andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago.ac.nz>
Seashell, Macintosh, VW/Toota van nut