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Date:         Sat, 27 Sep 2008 20:29:30 -0700
Reply-To:     Jim Cochran <mxsailor@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jim Cochran <mxsailor@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Tires in Mexico- Fresh Fast & Cheap
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Hi List,
Just had a pleasant experience after the tread shredded off my "Light
Truck" tires (came w/ the Westy I bought in California). I had the
spare slapped on and drove to the nearest Continental/General tire
outlet- about 20 min from my house. I asked for 4 General Altimax RT
205 R70 14s installed on my vehicle. They had them in stock, mounted,
balanced and installed in 30 minutes for about $267.00 US. Checked the
tires- all made in Mexico in 2008.


Or I could have driven to Tucson (300 miles- wait! my old tires won't
make it!) after ordering the Altimax, waiting 10 days for them to
arrive and paying $290 to the biggest tire dealer in Tucson. The tires
feel a little soft to me, though. Anyone else with an opinion?


Jim C
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