Let me tell you this----- I don't care if you had solid struts for shocks---and tracks for the Van---- If a Mack blew past you at any speed, it would try and suck in the rolling 4x8 plywood box--- I have all new shocks--had a all wheel alignment,and running the Yoko 356-D's--and the thing still blows around--- Had one hell of a wind here today--and the Westy still blow's around in gust's----- Just about the same as my GL with jipo Cooper's on it-- Not quite as bad--but close--- I think the HD tire thing is a fallacy--- E-mail message
Almost forgot... how are these in a wind? Or when Mack Trucks drive by you? >From: CTONLINE@webtv.net (Terry K.) > >I'm sure the D rating has to be a heavier duty tire than the C >rating---- > >I believe its the way the steel cord's are woven that make's a big >difference--- > >I went to Costco last weekend and their brand X tire's were more than the >Yoko's, and were only C rated--- > >I don't know how many miles the Yoko 356 D's-- 185's that are presently >on the Van have--but it's due--and I ordered them from Discount >tire---and they matched Tire racks price of $61.00, and their store is 3 >blocks from me---so no big deal for getting them mounted and balanced-- > >I like what's on the Van now----I just went up one size----I wanted >225's, but the tire isn't available in that size---so 195's will have to >do---- > >Yep--I like them much better than Florida--- > >Have you ever heard of Armstrong tire's? > >I think they are kaput---but I had several vehicle's with them on --and >I'll tell you they were the best tire's for ride, milage, and all >weather handling I have ever had---- >The Yoko's are second to them--- > >I just can't locate them anymore--- > > >Later, > >Terry > > >E-mail message > |
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