Date:         Fri, 28 Jul 2023 22:24:31 -0500
Reply-To:     Jeff Palmer <w.jeff.palmer@ICLOUD.COM>
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From:         Jeff Palmer <w.jeff.palmer@ICLOUD.COM>
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Comments: To: Bruce Todd <beeceetee@GMAIL.COM>
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Thanks very much Bruce.  I drive mostly on highways now too, and have long given up driving my van in the winter :) Will definitely have a look at the Nokians.  Thanks!
Jeff

> On Jul 27, 2023, at 7:41 PM, Bruce Todd <beeceetee@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> Hi Jeff - not sure if you are interested in an all weather tire or not -
> but check out the Nokian WRG 4 or the Nokian Outpost.  215/65/16s - SUV
> tire load rated for 102 and 98 and are 27” diameter on the nose.  I had the
> WRG 4s on my Syncro for a number of years - a really good tire, very quiet
> and ride well…and surprisingly good in the snow and can handle some off
> road.  I drove mostly on highways and so preferred them for travelling
> compared to an AT tire.
> 
> I have them on my Audi A4 Quattro as well.  Determine the kind of driving
> you primarily do and whether you would require snow tires - an All Weather
> might work well for you if you drive your van all year round - or even if
> you don’t.
> 
> Bruce
> 
> On Thursday, July 27, 2023, Jeff Palmer <w.jeff.palmer@icloud.com> wrote:
> 
>> Greetings from Quetico Provincial Park in northwestern Ontario!
>> 
>> The time has come to get new tires. I think the writing is on the wall for
>> 14 inchers so I am looking at the GoWesty 16 inch alloys. They sell them
>> with Michelin Defenders but don’t specify which model. Anyone have any
>> feedback on the Defenders or any others? I am looking for good highway
>> mileage primarily.
>> 
>> Thanks
>> Jeff
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone