Date:         Thu, 18 Apr 2002 21:40:49 -0700
Reply-To:     developtrust <developtrust@COX.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         developtrust <developtrust@COX.NET>
Subject:      Tires: Winston versus Discount Tire
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As it turns out Winston Tire did not honor their Lifetime guarantee on my
blown tire saying that the warranty does not go with the tire but only with
the original buyer. I am going to contest it.

However I did buy 4 new B. F. Goodrich 27-850R-14/C All terrain TA KO 3
polyester ply sidewall, 2 steel ply tread tires at Discount tire in
Encinitas, CA because they do guarantee their tire warranty for the life of
the tire and it does go to the buyer if the van is sold. Not only that but
they charged about $3 less for the same tire. Still expensive at $132 per
tire with balancing and lifetime warranty adn lifetime balancing but I think
my safety is worth it.

I'm sure those of you who already know are not surprised that the van
handles way better with the correct tires especially around corners. Also
rated for off road travel.

I am totally pissed off with Winston Tires and would not recommend them to
anyone.

I have always been happy with Discount tire which is why I buy from them.

William
1989 Vanagon GL
1988 Mercedes 300SE