that's a good point, about letting the new owner get the tires they want.
Of course worn-to-threads ties are a dead tip-off that the whole vehicle is
likely neglected, if not also abused.

and .............when you see new cheap tires on a vehicle for sale, it's a
dead tip-off that the vehicle's not been taken care of, and that's one thing
they could do that's cheap to make it look good easily.  New cheap tires are
a bright red flag on any vehicle for sale.

But, a 90 Weekender is a very desirable Vanagon in my opinion , *very*
desirable, and representing it truthfully, is not a bad idea.
Or offer in the ad two prices, one with current tires, one with 'real'
vanagon tires installed.
Hey, I've got a set of "P" tires that are brand new, basically, on a
vanagon, I'll sell the  set cheap.
Scott
southern Oregon

----- Original Message -----
From: "Allan Streib" <streib@CS.INDIANA.EDU>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2008 7:50 PM
Subject: Re: need tires for 90 westy

> dj <djct2@YAHOO.COM> writes:
>
>> I have a 90 weekender and need new tires quickly, mine are bald with
>> cord showing. I am in n. San Diego county. So no problem with snow or
>> ice, but thinking all season would be best.  Also I am trying to sell
>> the van. It has the alloy wheels.  I read a lot but still am confused
>> as to what to choose.  I really don't want to spend a lot of money on
>> tires either.  Thanks, DJ
>
> Why not just disclose the need for tires, set your asking price
> accordingly, and let the new owner worry about the tires?  That way he
> will have tires he's really happy with, not whatever cheapies you throw
> on the van just to sell it.
>
> Allan
> --
> 1991 Vanagon GL