Assuming that the tires are the correct type to begin with; find out how
much it has been driven recently, check the cracks to see if they go all the
way down to cord or not, set the air pressures properly, test drive it a bit
and then carefully drive it home.  I know it's a long drive, but stop every
hour or so to check tire temps and pressures.  Hopefully, you should make it
home without mishaps.

Mike B.

----- Original Message -----
From: "David O'Bryan" <dnd.obryan@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 3:27 PM
Subject: Help, Need tires in Denver this weekend.

> I'm here in Denver to drive home an '87 Westy that I bought (just flew in
> this morning).  The previous owner said it had good tires, but the
> sidewalls
> are cracking and I don't trust them for the ride home.
>
> I've tried ALL the tire stores in Denver and NO ONE has the right size and
> rating in stock. Since it is the weekend (and Labor day at that) I'll have
> to wait until Tuesday to get them and I really need to leave Monday am for
> home.  :-(
>
> SO........ anyone in the Denver area have a set of tires in 185 or 195R14C
> (used is OK) that I can get this weekend? I'd even go for a complete swap
> with someone (wheels and tires) with me contributing $ for them to get a
> set
> of new tires of their own.
>
> I know it is a long shot but I thought I'd give it a try.
>
> Please call me on my cell at 310-659-3283 if you can help.
>
> Dave O