I had the XCA's in that size until recently.  They're quite a bit taller
than stock, and they are absolutely scary to drive on anything other than
dry pavement or a flat, dry dirt road.

I just replaced them with Yokohama Super Van 356 185R14s.  Now my
speedometer is accurate again, and they're supposed to be much better in the
snow.  I'll comment on that once ski season is underway, but so far I like
them a lot.  I just completed a 3,000 mile trip to and around Washington and
Oregon and didn't notice any difference in the ride despite the higher
recommended inflation.

Bob Trousdale
'90 Westy

John Rodgers wrote:

>>Yeah, ain't it sad. I got a set of the  Michelin 205 75 R14 XCA's on my
>>88 GL. Sure do like them. I bought a second 88 GL and was going to buy a
set for it, only to discover they are NLA.

>>It's getting more and more difficult to find good Vanagon tires around
here. I'm going to 15 inch rims and tires next time
>>around. for wider choice. Also with the 15 inche rims I can install big
disk brakes front AND rear.

Rick Koller wrote:
> Hi all,
>        Anyone have a used Michelin  205 75 14 XCA propped up against a
> wall somewhere or a probably even more rare Kumho 852  ( these are on
> the syncro ). I need a spare and this size tire is not available in
> heavy duty vanagon configuration anymore. Thanks.
> Rick Koller
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