SM>A fellow at Discount Tire here in San Diego, recommended a Yokohama SM>reinforced tire in the 185 width, claiming that they see a lot fewer SM>warranty returns of this tire. If true, that's a good point, but keep SM>in mind that the suggestion came from a salesman working on commission. SM>I've never tried those, or any other reinforced tire-- they may be SM>excellent for all I know. Caveat emptor, y'know? >The good gentleman is right on all points but I do caution as he says >salesman on comission. This Yoko is likely the Y356 available in 6 and >8 ply rated, a very suitable tire EXCEPT it is a "highway ribbed" design >more like a genuine delivery truck tire. It has very few channels IE >NONE to channel water to the outside, looks like most bias plies did in >the 70's. >They wear well, handle well, and are just dandy till you get them in the >rain when they get "squirrely".
What's "rain"?
Steve Maher smaher@gi.com San Diego, CA :^)
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