Date:         Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:28:34 -0400
Reply-To:     Greg Potts <greg@POTTSFAMILY.CA>
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From:         Greg Potts <greg@POTTSFAMILY.CA>
Subject:      Re: Nexen SV820
Comments: To: Jamie Auch <jamie@KOOKYMATHTEACHER.COM>
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Hi Jamie,

I bought a set in April 2008, and currently have about 45000 miles on them.

Initially, they were great, but after around 20,000 miles they developed
some cupping so they are no longer as quiet as they used to be. They are
adequate on snow/ice, but not great. Much improved over the Michelin
Agilis that they replaced, to be sure.

For my next longterm tire I will probably choose something else, like a
Hankook perhaps. I also like the BFGoodrich ATs on my wife's Wolfsburg,
but they are about half again the cost I paid for the Nexens, and they
probably need wider rims anyway.

Another factoid: Nexen brand is no longer available in Canada outside of
Walmart; My source told me recently they have been exclusive for about a
year now.


Happy Trails,

Greg Potts
Toronto, Ontario Canada
197x Westfakia "Bob the Tomato"
1987 Wolfsburg Weekender Hardtop (ND Graphics graphics wrap)
1988 Wolfsburg Weekender Hardtop (Colleen's ride)
Engine conversion blog: http://www.pottsfamily.ca/wordpress/
www.pottsfamily.ca

BUSES OF THE CORN - AUGUST 12-14th, 2011
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On 3/15/2011 1:54 PM, Jamie Auch wrote:
> Anyone have any experience or info on these tires? They are 185R14 8 ply tires.  Thanks,
>
> -Jamie Auch
>
> Sent from my iPhone


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