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Date:         Tue, 18 Mar 1997 17:07:06 -0800
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From:         Bernie Campoli <flafrog@beaches.net>
Subject:      Re: Alloy Wheels - again!

Joel Walker wrote: > > 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. > > joelI have been told by various tire shops since 1988,that the Michelin MXL Reinforced tire is no longer made. BS! Last year I purchased a extra set from TIRE RACK. The set before that I got on special order from SAM'S. look alround folks,they are still out there.


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