Date:         Tue, 17 Jun 2008 18:37:55 -0700
Reply-To:     Vern in Bend <vernmcintosh@EONI.COM>
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From:         Vern in Bend <vernmcintosh@EONI.COM>
Subject:      Re: Agilis Nokian Hybrid Tires
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You need a Tire Factory franchise. I bought a set of Nokian 205-65-15
WR-XL's less than 2 weeks ago. I wanted 5, but they had only 4 in stock at
the local store - so they ordered 5 more and they were here in 2 days.

The XL is the reinforced version.

Here's a chart:
http://www.tirefactory.net/WRPassengerSpecs.htm

Don't pay attention to the 'locations' tab there, they are all in Michigan.
I don't know what that's about.

Vern McIntosh
Bend, Oregon


----- Original Message -----
From: "M'obeechi" <obeechi@RUNBOX.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 3:25 PM
Subject: Agilis Nokian Hybrid Tires


I had Nokian WR in 205 65 R 15. Mishap ruined one. So I bought two Agilis 51
same size and an SA Tire Carrier (from VolksCafe aka FolksCafe aka VanCafe)
to replace my stock claim shell.

However, I never really wanted to forgo on Nokian's. Though I live in
Southern California they've been great. Decent curb protection as well
(though maybe BFG's would offer even more?). Nokia's web site no longer
lists the 205/65R15 nor the 215/65R15 for WR's anymore. I'm sure they can be
found, but this to me, this indicates that Nokia no longer manufacturing
WR's in this size (they are available in larger SUV sized).

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