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Date:         Wed, 13 Dec 2000 18:37:22 -0600
Reply-To:     woody <vwwoody@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         woody <vwwoody@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Winter tires: Vredesteins vs. Haakapellittas
Comments: To: WoodyHalsey2@CS.COM
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Hi Woody,
    I have had Vredesteins on my 57 bug for about 50,000 miles.
They still look and perform like new.I have NO experience with them on a
bus.
I would look at tread design to determine if they will perform on ice and
snow.


            Good luck,
                    woody (also)
                 "keep on pushin'"






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> Dear List,
>
> Last year I read a lot of positive reports on that Haakas. This year my
> mechanic is recommending Vredesteins, which I have never heard of. Anybody
> have any thoughts on this annual brain-teaser?
> I am looking for a tire that will be good on ice and packed snow.
>
> Woody
>
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