In a message dated 5/18/00 1:03:01 AM, vbob@PRIMENET.COM writes:

<< No Vanagon experience with the Vredestein... but had a set on a 71 Volvo
wagon, best set of tires I think I have ever owned. I haven't see them
around.. like Semperit and Riken, they seemed to dissapear. I would try
them if I needed tires..

tim o'brien
 >>

Without reservation, I echo Tim's opinion regarding using Vredesteins on a
Volvo.  Unfortunately, the last time I went to buy a set, probably 10 years
ago, I was told they were no longer available in the USA.  It was suggested
that they could be had from Canada but, only via a convoluted means that also
doubled their cost.

Now, does anybody know who is distributing them?  I will need a set before
winter and since the Hakka 10's are good, the Vredesteins should be GREAT.

Rich