

| Subject: | Re: What's the definitive word on tires?? |
| From: | Eric Zeno |
| Date: | Sun, 21 Nov 2004 00:10:52 -0500 |
Cooper SRM II $80.00 each. Best of everything except winter
traction. Most places will have to order these.
Eric 86-VW4x4
vw4x4@fyi.net 86-SS Syncro
Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler
92-Jetta GWC
www.fyi.net/~vw4x4/vw4x4.htm
On Sat, 20 Nov 2004, Richard Golen wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> Ok, I know this is an on-going thread...I've looked up the archives and at
> the tire list on vanagon.com..but can't come up with answers. The tire list
> on vanagon.com is woefully out of date, and it seems much of the discussion
> over the past few months centers around 185x14 tires..
>
> Here's my dilema...need to put a set of tires on my 87 Westy (heading to
> the Keys right after Christmas). Currently I have Michelin MXTs 205-70/14s
> w/43k miles and a decent amount of tread is left....however the sidewalls
> are cracked.
>
> MXTs are no longer available, and it seems nor are any sort of 205/70 14s
> w/reinforced sidewalls.
>
> I really don't think I want to do 185x14s as they seem to be a
> smaller/narrower tire...I want a reinforced tire that also handles well on
> a Westy...the MXTs fit the bill perfectly, but alas, they are no longer
> available..
>
>
> What is the definitive word on tires, fellow listees???
>
>
> Thanks.
>
>
> Ric
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