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Date:         Thu, 19 Apr 2001 08:12:10 -0500
Reply-To:     CHRIS STANN <cstann3@HOME.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         CHRIS STANN <cstann3@HOME.COM>
Subject:      Re: To D or not to D that is the question.
Comments: To: Jason Yasment <jyasment@YAHOO.COM>
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I have C rated Firestone Firehawk R4S in 27x8.5 size.  I am VERY pleased
with these smooth riding and quiet tires.  They are better than my old
Michelin XZX.


I have heard of complaints that the Yokohama 356D in 185 R 14 size ride like
they are filled with concrete.


Chris.
----- Original Message -----
From: Jason Yasment <jyasment@YAHOO.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2001 10:38 PM
Subject: To D or not to D that is the question.




> Listees,
>
>    Is it the opinion that D rated tire is too much for
> a westfalia and that a C is more than sufficient?  Are
> there cons to the D.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jason
> '84 Westfalia
>
>
>
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