205/65R FIFTEEN, not 14.

So, no they won't fit on your VW Alloys.

On Aug 10, 2008, at 3:18 PM, Thomas Buese wrote:

> 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
>
>>
>>
>> - Kevin
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- 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
>>
>>
>> On Aug 9, 2008, at 10:33 PM, Kevin Mulligan wrote:
>>
>>> 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.
>>>
>>>
>>> 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
>>
>>> www.busdepot.com.
>>>
>>> - Kevin
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ----- 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
>>>
>>> On Aug 9, 2008, at 5:02 PM, Kevin Mulligan wrote:
>>>
>>>> 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