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Date:         Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:16:49 -0800
Reply-To:     M'obeechi <obeechi@RUNBOX.COM>
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From:         M'obeechi <obeechi@RUNBOX.COM>
Subject:      Re: Nokian Tyre Recommendations
Comments: To: kimbrennan@MAC.COM
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Used Nokian WR XL in 205 65 R 15 - those are great tires. They would be beyond perfect if the load rating was just a bit higher. Not loud, lasted well enough in Southern California, and I was always ready for that unplanned trip to the North.

From: Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Nokian Tyre Recommendations

> I've used the Comtrac Winter year round (mid-atlantic location). > Despite being made of a softer compound than the Nokian's, it has > lasted quite well over the last 3 years. Only now with a lot of miles > on the tread is it getting a bit noisy. It was very quiet for the > first couple of years (amongst the quietest tire I've ever had on a > Vanagon.) > > > On Dec 8, 2008, at 9:23 AM, The Bus Depot wrote: > > > > Another option is the excellent Vredestein Comtrac Winter, which we > > sell for > > $125 each. It features a proprietary Silica compound and > > directional tread > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------ > + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an e-mail to > + listserv@gerry.vanagon.com with SIGNOFF VANAGON > + in the body of the message. > ------------------------------------------------------------ >

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