Date:         Sun, 15 Mar 2009 23:58:13 -0700
Reply-To:     Roger Whittaker <rogerwhitt1@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Roger Whittaker <rogerwhitt1@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Tires just a footnote
Comments: To: Bernie <berniej@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <2d5213e00903151139s74f8a64bid2e6b9a474a91d24@mail.gmail.com>
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indeed ...



On Sun, Mar 15, 2009 at 11:39 AM, Bernie <berniej@gmail.com> wrote:

> I have just read court summary of legal actions against  a major tire
> company
> Legal action was taken when tires blew on quite well loaded Vanagon
> in Florida.
> The gentlemans wife became a quad in the accident.
> It is on the net for all to read.
>
> The tires in question were a 215/70 snow and mud.
> His wife became  a quad in this accident.
> These tire blew under stress on a long trip.
> The bus was well loaded and she was changing lanes at the time.
> He was aware that this tire did not have reinforced sidewall but
> felt they would work.
> He also explained that he thought he was getting a bigger, stronger tire
> that would work on the back of the car.
> He was aware the tires did not have the proper specifications
> of owner's manual but thought bigger equaled stronger.
> He was wrong.
> The jury award money to him but did point out that he was negligent
> in not picking proper tires as RECOMMENDED by owners manual.
> Remember that when someone tells you that bigger compensates for
> the tire specs recommended by manufacturer.
>
> Bernie
> Vancouver
>



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