On 6/22/05, Tim Kasher <sade75@earthlink.net> wrote:
> I have a set of Michelin Agilis on the Van now....everyone says these are
> great...but they do not seem to be reinforced tires.  They are 185 wide.
> 
> I have another set that PO threw in of Michelin MXT that are 205 wide and
> reinforced.
> 
> Which ones would you run?
> 
> The tread wear seems to be the same.

I am running the Michelin Agilis tires on my '88 GL, and they are
fine.  Remember that the tire spec for the Vanagons is either
"Reinforced" or "6-Ply rated".  The Agilis meet the 6-Ply requirement
(mine are 8-Ply rated - 8PR is stamped on the sidewalls).

I don't know about the MXT's, you would have to check the maximum
weight they are rated for to see if they are OK for the Vanagon...

-- 
Don in Reidsville, NC
1986 Kawasaki Concours
1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia)
"Why do they call it a fixed income, if mine is always broke?"