I would like to hear some alternatives to the elusive "xzx"
    treads which no shop seems to carry.  Must I buy a reinforced
    sidewall? Please let me know, money is burning a hole in my
    pocket.  

    What I would really like is a good strong tire with raised white
    letters... am I dreaming?

    Jim Miller 83 diesel Westy "RADHAUS" 

Jim,

I recently got 2 Yokohama Y370 tires for the front of my '88 Westy 
size LT195/75r14. They were recommended by Harry Yates, and I'm very 
happy with them. They replaced 2 new non-reinforced tires, and made a 
big difference in stability and cornering. They're rated for around 
1800 lbs, load range D. About $105 CDN, or $65 US I think. Only minor 
quibble is slightly noisier at 90km (55mph) or so, but barely 
noticeable.
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Shawn Wright, sw@smus.bc.ca
'85 Jetta TD, 341k (Jenni)
'88 Westy, 322k (Kyra)
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