Date:         Thu, 12 Jun 2014 17:46:18 -0500
Reply-To:     Ralph Meyermann <ralphmeyermann@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Ralph Meyermann <ralphmeyermann@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: tire needs resolved, I guess
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I had 5 nexen driving away at 535.00

Velma 82 1.9L AAZ TD Westy
On Jun 12, 2014 5:25 PM, "Dave Mcneely" <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote:

> Well, for what its worth, I ordered five Hankook RA08s in 195R14C today.
>  Should have them next Wednesday.  $631.47 for the five, mounted, with
> lifetime balance and rotation, Discount Tire.  Kumho 857s would have been
> another $200 for five.  Nexen SV820 I just never could get my mind around
> trusting, and I don't like to do business with WalMart anyway.  I always
> like to have five identical tires.  I hope these work out.
>
> Buying tires is always an experiment, of sorts, unless there is a tire
> that has served well on the same vehicle.  I thought the Kumhos did not
> provide enough miles for the price, though they handled well.
>
> Since Bonnie and I will be moving to Spokane, I guess I'll need to find a
> winter tire for the van, too.  mcneely
>