Gail,

With only 4 non-Westies in the survey, there is not enough data to draw conclusions about 
differences between the two configurations.

The 185R14 reinforced Michelin is probably a better selection for passenger buses.  For 
Westies that might see some "off the road" use (ie, camping) the Yokohama LT195/75R14 light 
truck tire is probably better.  Also, the Yokohama is a slightly bigger tire, so can better 
handle the conversions greater weight.

--- On Tue, 4 Mar 1997 18:54:56 -0600  redwood <redwood@speedlink.com> wrote:

>At 02:19 PM 3/4/97 -0600, Michael Stocker wrote:
>>The following are the results of the Type 2/Vanagon Lists tire survey ....
>
>Excellent survey!  Thank you for all the info you've shared about tires.  I
>purchased my '87 GL only recently, w/ no service records of any kind, so
>have lots of questions wrt best products and strategies to keep it running
>optimally for a long time.
>
>One question re: the survey---since I understand that Westies weigh quite a
>bit more than non-camper V-gons, are there any indications of differences in
>tire needs that might affect the choice, e.g. between the Michelin
>reinforced and the Yokohama Load range D?
>
>Thanks again.
>
>Gail
>
>Gail Fitzpatrick
>'87 GL Westi
>Sacramento, CA         
><redwood@speedlink.com>                                       
>

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  Michael Stocker <mdstockr@neo.lrun.com>
  North Canton, Ohio, USA     Time: 7:58:53 PM
  LiMBO / GASS                Date: 3/4/97
  1989 Audi 90 Quattro
  Wanted: Nice 1968-> air cooled or diesel
  Previous VW's: '66-T3, '67-T1 & '70-T2 Westi
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