On Aug 10, 2008, at 8:45 AM, Kevin Mulligan wrote:

> I looked at Hakka CS and, although they're definitely still around,
> was told by Ryan at tiresbyweb.com that they are being discontinued
> for the WR C Van series. I believe the WR C Van offers a 185R14 (no
> 195/74R14) as well as 205/65R14.

Hmm, will the 205/65/R14's fit  on my VW alloys?

I like a wider tire if it doesn't muck up my speedo, sense of self
worth, etc.

Thanks,

Mr. BZ

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> - Kevin
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> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Thomas Buese <tombuese@comcast.net>
> To: mulligan_kevin@YAHOO.COM
> Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Sent: Saturday, August 9, 2008 11:57:33 PM
> Subject: Re: Michelin Tire Sale at Costco - $60-$80 discount per set
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> On Aug 9, 2008, at 10:33 PM, Kevin Mulligan wrote:
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>> That surprises me . . . they're listed on the Michelin website as
>> well as the brochure kept at the counter at my Costco (listed in the
>> OEM section).
>
> Yes, I responded before I realized you were talking about 15" &
> Michelin/Costco no longer has suitable tires for us guys w/ small 14"
> wheels.
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>> Note the only size Agilis is the 205/65R15 size. Is this what you're
>> seeking? If you're looking for 14-inch tires, TireRack now has a new
>> reinforced tire available for vanagons, in 205/75R14 IIRC. You
>> probably know that other 14-inch tires are available from Nokian and
>
> Yep, I'm probably going w/ the Nokian Haakas this Fall.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mr. BZ
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>> www.busdepot.com.
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>> - Kevin
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>> ----- Original Message ----
>> From: Thomas Buese <tombuese@comcast.net>
>> To: mulligan_kevin@YAHOO.COM
>> Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Sent: Saturday, August 9, 2008 8:30:15 PM
>> Subject: Re: Michelin Tire Sale at Costco - $60-$80 discount per set
>>
>> I think you got lucky, as my Costco did not have those tires & said
>> they were no longer available.
>>
>> YMMV,
>>
>> Mr. BZ
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>> On Aug 9, 2008, at 5:02 PM, Kevin Mulligan wrote:
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>>> Just a note that there is a Michelin tire sale at Costco that
>>> discounts a set of 4 (or 5) tires by $60 or $80, depending on the
>>> tire, through 8/24.
>>>
>>> I got a set of 5 Michelin Agilis 205/65R15s with mounting,
>>> balancing, valve stems, disposal fee, lifetime rotations, etc. for
>>> $615, not including tax -- best price by far that I could find.
>>> Delivery of tires would be in 4-6 days, I was told.
>>>
>>> - Kevin