Date:         Mon, 19 Sep 2005 22:55:26 -0400
Reply-To:     Christopher Gronski <gronski@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Christopher Gronski <gronski@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Cdn source for Michelin Agilis
Comments: To: Doug Alcock <doug.alcock@gmail.com>
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Dough I bought my 215/65-15 Agilis 51 tires at Canadian Tire (Yong and
Church) as a special order. I have no idea what 14" tires are
available. Ask for the Michelin Catalogue at the tire desk.

Chris

On 9/19/05, Doug Alcock <doug.alcock@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi gang,
>  I need new tires ---- we were coming back from camping on the weekend when
> my left rear tire suffered a catastrophic blowout at 65mph on the QEW (an 8
> lane divided hwy). Scared the something or other out of me. I got it to the
> side of the road and put the crappy spare on. Had a brief bad moment when I
> got to the 5th lug nut which was not the stock 19mm. My wife asked me what
> was wrong --- I told her the wrench didn't fit that particular nut. She
> asked if I had something that would fit. I rallied briefly and said -- you
> forget who you're talking to. (She'll laugh at my tool buying/carrying habit
> -- but will never discourage it). Found a 22mm wrench that did the trick ---
> though the huge crescent wrench that I carry would have worked too.
>  I'm going for Michelin Agilis --- lots of good feedback etc. Can anyone
> point me at a good Canadian source for these.
>  Stupid question --- what size do I need for stock rims on an 84 Westy. 61
> 185 R14C?
>  I'd also like to get a new set of rims --- mine are visibly dinted/out of
> line etc. Anyone have a good source for these or a good used set?
>  Cheers,
> Doug
>