[T2] 15" TIres

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Michelin still makes an Agilis tire in 15in with bus sizes and weight.

also try Hakapalita tires from Nokian?

Bob


On Sun, 11 May 2014, C. Dreike wrote:

> Date: Sun, 11 May 2014 11:45:30 -0700
> From: C. Dreike <c.dreike at verizon.net>
> To: Kevin Guarnotta <kguarnotta at usa.net>
> Cc: type2 at type2.com, vintagebus at type2.com
> Subject: Re: [T2] 15" TIres
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> Thanks Kevin,
> I checked with Bus Depot and they don't carry any 15" tires.
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> I'll start searching and post if I find appropriate tires.  I suppose most older busses are using passenger tires at this point.
>
> Chris
> 64DD Kamper Kit
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>  ----- Original Message -----
>  From: Kevin Guarnotta
>  To: c.dreike at verizon.net
>  Cc: type2 at type2.com ; vintagebus at type2.com
>  Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2014 1:21 PM
>  Subject: RE:15" TIres
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>  The first time I got tires for my '65, I just went to a local tire shop. The guy sold me on tires that were more appropriate for a beetle. I didn't realize this until much later. They lasted me a long time - but near the end of their life, I realized sidewall strength is important in a Bus tire.
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>  I believe Bus Depot did a lot of research into tires - and came to the Hankook tire. It is somewhat readily available - so no need to do a ton of searching around for it, and relatively reasonably priced. Most folks that pay attention rave about them. I got them on my '65, and got 2 on my '69. I would get them again.
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>  Then again, I have not tested a bunch of different tires - they just seem to work for me.
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>  -Kevin Guarnotta
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>  Jamaica Plain, MA
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>  '78 Westy
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>  '69 Singlecab
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>  '65 Ez-camper
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