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Subject:Re: T3 (Vanagon) tires
From:Peter T. Owsianowski
Date:Sat, 11 Oct 2008 10:22:29 -0400

Very happy with the Agillis.  Vancos are not bad for a Bay Window bus,
either.

On Sat, Oct 11, 2008 at 10:19 AM, Mike <mbucchino@charter.net> wrote:

> Thanks, Pete!  I'm glad to hear it, but I have to wonder how much longer
> they'll be available.  Forever, I hope....'cause that's how long I'll
> (we'll) be needing them.
>
> Mike B.
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Peter T. Owsianowski" <
> pnoceanwesty@GMAIL.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Saturday, October 11, 2008 9:53 AM
> Subject: Re: T3 (Vanagon) tires
>
>
>  Hey, Mike:
>
> The Agillis are still at Tire Rack.  If you buy 4, you get a road
> emeergency
> kit for free - very useful for a bus pilot!
>
> http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Spec.jsp?make=Michelin&model=Agilis
>
>
> I have Agilis on my '87 and Continential Vancos on my '79
>
> Pete
> '79 Westy "Aardvark"
> '87 Westy "Joe's Van"
> WWW.Busesbythebeach.com <http://www.busesbythebeach.com/>
>
>
> On Wed, Oct 8, 2008 at 7:10 PM, Mike <mbucchino@charter.net> wrote:
>
>  The problem is finding any LT tire available anywhere by any manufacturer
>> to fit the stock 14" rims on your '86.
>>  Lately, they're not generally available anywhere...........
>>  I like my Michelin Agilis tires, but I can't locate them anymore, even
>> though I just bought some from TireRack less than a year ago (not that I
>> need any right now..........)
>>
>> Good luck,
>> Mike B.
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Arthur,Dave" <Dave.Arthur@NSCC.CA>
>> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
>> Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2008 5:31 PM
>> Subject: T3 (Vanagon) tires
>>
>>
>>  Any suggestions from the list as to what tires to use on a 1986 Vanagon
>> Westfalia?
>>
>> I have seen discussions about a load range C being required, which is
>> understandable. However, how does this relate to the current sizes and
>> type
>> of tires on the North American market? I�m guessing an LT class tire
>> should
>> be acceptable, but what P size?
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Dave
>>
>>
>
>
> --
>
>

-- 
Pete
'79 Westy "Aardvark"
'87 Westy "Joe's Van"
WWW.Busesbythebeach.com