>I just called them back so here's the deal. VWoA has been on this shops back
>for installing tires that were not 205/70/14 on alloy wheeled Vanagons.
>Supposedly VWoA say there is a safety issue here with the vehicle swaying when
>using 195/R14's on alloy wheels. They said they had experienced some problems
>with prior customers and flat out refused to install them on my van stating
>they didn't want VWoA giving them hassle again.
>
>This sucks because they quoted me a great price for the whole
>package including
>installation. Supposedly Michelin has a rebate offer on these tires that ends
>this Thursday.
>
>I'm guessing it's nothing more than a paranoid tire shop. Wonder what I can do
>to convince them....

Buy the tires from them and have them fitted elsewhere... shouldn't
cost more than $7.00/wheel to fit & balance?
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Andrew Grebneff
Dunedin
New Zealand
Fossil preparator
<andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago.ac.nz>
Seashell, Macintosh, VW/Toota van nut