Date:         Mon, 17 Mar 97 16:27:11 CST
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From:         Joel Walker <JWALKER@ua1vm.ua.edu>
Subject:      Re: Alloy Wheels - again!

On Mon, 17 Mar 1997 11:04:11 -0600  said:
>Michelin no longer makes the MXL tires and I suppose the MXV is being
>discussed as a potential replacement.  I'm not certain of MXV "reinforced" vs
>"non-reinforced" details.

i would strongly recommend NOT getting the MXV's ... they are NOT
reinforced and hydroplaned badly on my 86 bus!!! and i mean like in
"moderate" rain at 40 mph. i got rid of them as quickly as i could afford.

joel

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