Decided to put the spare on and ponder this a little longer. Want to get the
right set and gotta throw some shrimp on the barbie.
Michael.

On Sat, May 10, 2008 at 3:09 PM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com>
wrote:

> Just got off the phone with Pep Boys and set of 4 205/70/14 311.57 with
> 50.00 rebate. They don't thave the 185 in stock. Think I will go check them
> out.
>
>
> On Sat, May 10, 2008 at 2:55 PM, Allan Streib <streib@cs.indiana.edu>
> wrote:
>
>> When I looked last fall, I could get, locally, the proper size/load
>> rating in tires from Hankook (RA08), Cooper, and some
>> never-heard-of-it brand made in China.  I don't recall which specific
>> Cooper.
>>
>> I went with new Hankooks all around, because none of the tires on my
>> van when I got it were appropriate.  I've been happy with them.
>>
>> For Michael's planned light off-road use he might consider LT tires,
>> they would have a more aggressive tread.
>>
>> Allan
>> --
>> 1991 Vanagon GL
>>
>>
>> Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@GMAIL.COM> writes:
>>
>> > Mike,
>> >
>> > I just put two new Hankook 185R14 on the front of my '90 Carat
>> > today. Not too many miles on them but they feel pretty damn good. My
>> > local Discount tire didn't carry them and had to order them in ( 5-
>> > Business days). If that's the case you might be better of checking
>> > Bus Depot - depending on the shipping cost they are much cheaper.
>> >
>> > As far as other options - I'm not sure what's out there.
>> >
>> > On Sat, May 10, 2008 at 12:37 PM, Michael Sullivan <
>> sandwichhead@gmail.com>
>> > wrote:
>> >
>> >> Guys/Gals, tried the archives, Wiki,etc and just need consensus on
>> >> tires for 91GL 7-pass. Got an aneurism ready to blow on the front
>> >> pass side. Has Michellin 205/70/14 and remember from the list that
>> >> Hankook may be the one.  See other recs on the archives and really
>> >> can't sift through it all. No snow driving, just sand(beach) and
>> >> mostly dry or wet South Tx hwy, Gets pretty hot. Offroad just to
>> >> fish as necesarry per my RX from DR to fish as much as possible:-)
>> >> Probably go thru Discount Tires as they are near and don't want to
>> >> blow out on th 90e way. Thanks, Michael.
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> Michael in San Antonio
>> >> 91GL AT 'Gringo'
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > --
>> > Thanks,
>> >
>> > Jeff
>> > '90 Carat (Grover)
>> > '86 (We call this one Parts)
>> > '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
>> >
>>
>
>
>
> --
>  Michael in San Antonio
> 91GL AT 'Gringo'
>

--
Michael in San Antonio
91GL AT 'Gringo'