Date: Thu, 13 May 2010 17:29:19 -0700
Reply-To: Phil Zimmerman <philzimm1@SHAW.CA>
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From: Phil Zimmerman <philzimm1@SHAW.CA>
Subject: Re: Tires in Canada
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Date: Wed, 12 May 2010 23:27:29 -0500
From: Jeff Palmer <jpalmer@MTS.NET>
Now that my Michelin LTX's have succumbed to sidewall cracking, I find =
out that Michelin doesn't make a tire for my 85 anymore. Where do =
Canadians get tires? I've looked at busdepot's list and others and =
can't find any of those locally, and shipping from the US is more than =
the tire itself (or pretty darn close).
Any suggestions for tire vendors in Canada, online or otherwise?
Thanks
Jeff in Winnipeg=
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Hi Jeff in Winnipeg,
Wow, you got a pile of... aaah... tire doodo to sift and sort through.
Tire Threads are kinda like this..... most days... Sadly, all of us
driving Westies need tires and often need help locating appropriate
ones .
Some information seemed helpful but apologies for all the
moralizing, bad, plain wrong inept information slammed in your
direction. You need Tires not a lesson in morals..... 8:)
To say something substantive.... I feel your pain Jeff.... 8-(
Ok, now let's get you some new shoes... for your Van.
Jeff and Neil (both from Kannukistan) gave you some places to look.
As another Cannuk gushed, Kal Tire is the place! I agree
whole-heartedly in spades.
You got TWO Kal Tire Stores in Winnipeg.... So get shopping Jeff....
Wait a moment.
What to buy? As you know better than most... you are in Canada. Canada
has limited markets.
Nokian makes the Hakka C Van in a 14" size that will serve your Westie
well. If Kal Tire stocks it?
This tire is rated: 185/R14 102/100S. Even this puppy, will keep the
Tire-Nannies Quiet.... <joke>
(Kal Tire is the only retailer of Nokian in Canada... sadly)
German Supply out of Toronto shows some stock... but, they are at least
a two day drive from Winnipeg.
Great prices for 14" Westie rated tires... but, add shipping.....
The Yoko Y-370's, Nexen SV-820, Conti Vanco 2 and a couple of no-name
brands....
All are Ok but getting long in the tooth. They ride harsh, grip Ok on
dry pavement but suck otherwise.
Tires on the Web in Canada:
http://www.tiretrends.com/index.php3
http://www.1010tires.com/
Both located on the West Coast but recall, most Tire Warehouses are in
either Ontario or Quebec...
Both the above will drop-ship from the Warehouse.
Somewhere I recall a tires-on-the-web in Eastern Canada but cannot
locate the link.... anyone?
Good luck to you Jeff.... hope you can get what you need without
breaking the Bank.....
Shopping for Westie tires in Cannukistan is hard stressful work... few
tires and way-too much geography!
Last resort... pack-up the Van, head to the USA. Tire shop till you
drop and return smiling.... don't forget to
rub some dirt on the new shoes before crossing over, or else GST/PST
will be added (I never said this).
Phil Z.
Campbell River, BC
Been through Winnipeg 3X.... ;^)
