While running errands this morning I stopped in at the local Bend Tire Factory franchise to inquire about Nokian WR-XL tires. The manager said "It must be Nokian Vanagon week - we installed 2 sets of Nokians on Vanagons this week" He also had a set in stock - reached over about 8 feet to grab one. That surprised me for such a small shop. An "America's Tire" shop up the street in the corner of the Lowe's giant parking lot quoted me more than $100. more for a set, "We don't carry them, but we can get them". Also tried to talk me out of them, claiming I would get only 25k miles because "they are a winter tire." The Tire Factory guy laughed at that because they are warranted for 50k miles. 'Just trying to do my part for the economy with my stimulous money. (that's a joke) Vern McIntosh Bend, Oregon |
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