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Date:         Tue, 29 Nov 2016 11:43:11 -0500
Reply-To:     Dennis Jowell <dennisjowell@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Dennis Jowell <dennisjowell@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Chains, traction... Vredisteins
Comments: To: David McNeely <davmcneely40@gmail.com>
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I'll check it out tomorrow and get back together you.

FOUND IT,! The directional arrow is right at the large 195 letters and is close to the rim. It is a small 3/8" arrow.

Laters Dennis J

Dennis Jowell Scotch Hollow Farm Newbury, Vermont

> On Nov 28, 2016, at 6:27 PM, David McNeely <davmcneely40@gmail.com> wrote:

> > Where on the sidewall is the directional arrow? I've just looked mine over, and didn't find it. That doesn't mean it isn't there, of course, it just means I didn't find it. Can you point me to the right direction ;-) ? Sure would appreciate it. I've also reread the description on the Vredestein site and a couple of others with no mention of the tire being directional. That doesn't mean it isn't, either, of course. > > So, I bought five tires, specifically to have a like spare and to use a five tire rotation pattern. With directional tires, that won't work, of course. The dealer didn't point that out to me, so maybe that is a failing, such as Don mentioned that dealer is capable of. > > mcneely > >> On Mon, Nov 28, 2016 at 3:11 PM, Dennis Jowell <dennisjowell@gmail.com> wrote: >> David, >> My new Vredesteins 195 r 14c) all weather tires are directional. There is a directional arrow printed on the sidewalk. >> Laters, >> Dennis J >> >> Dennis Jowell >> Scotch Hollow Farm >> Newbury, Vermont >> >> >> > On Nov 28, 2016, at 5:42 PM, David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >> > >> > Don, when you say they mounted the tires backwards, please help me to >> > understand. They are not described as directional tires, unless I failed >> > to read correctly. But I will check mine. How would I know they were >> > mounted backwards? You have had poor experience with Les Schwabb, can you >> > be specific as to what they did wrong? I tried other vendors, they were >> > the only local one who would order the Vredesteins for me. I do not like >> > to buy tires from internet vendors. The price I paid was the best price I >> > found, internet vendors included. At least there is someone I can go to if >> > the tires fail, rather than having to deal with a distant vendor. >> > >> > Glad you had good luck with the Comtrac tire on winter conditions. I will >> > be driving from Spokane to Thousand Oaks, CA (and then to some outback >> > locations in S California after Christmas) next month. Right now I plan to >> > go from Spokane to either Portland or Seattle depending on weather, and

>> > then S on I-5, to avoid mountain driving as much as possible. I know, long >> > way around, but may be safer. Since you spend a lot of the winter down

>> > there, perhaps you can give me some pointers about free camping and >> > pleasant environs. We just want to enjoy the out and about while down >> > there. >> > >> > mcneely >> > >> >> On Mon, Nov 28, 2016 at 9:00 AM, Don Hanson <dhanson928@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> >> >> Just tested those Vredisteins (com Trac all season 195 r 14c) on a drive >> >> through Nevada, Oregon and California. Nasty conditions on hwy 95 near >> >> Goldfield, NV saw cars, RVs and a semi or two stuck on both sides of the >> >> highway.... I managed to thread my way through, I'm sure on Momentum >> >> alone. And the folks who mounted these tires for me put em on backwards. >> >> I give these tires a thumbs up...Very stable on ice in 60mph cross winds, >> >> which I encountered for 50 miles....That being said...drive traction in a >> >> 2wd Vanagon still sucks! You lose momentum, you're done.... >> >> Les Schwab:. They have an outstanding "presentation" making their >> >> workers jog everywhere. ..looks impressive, but that is show only....they >> >> aren't good. Tires they sell fail..they make lots of mistakes....we gave >> >> up on Les Schwab.... >> >> >


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