Date:         Wed, 17 Feb 1999 14:21:08 +0000
Reply-To:     hseaver@HARMON.BML.USOUTHAL.EDU
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From:         Harmon Seaver <hseaver@HARMON.BML.USOUTHAL.EDU>
Organization: Biomedical Library
Subject:      Re: Tire Prices--Best Deal?
Comments: To: BILL <billv2@prodigy.net>
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BILL wrote:
> The Yokohamas have a higher load range (D) than the Michelins and have a
> more aggressive tread pattern. Since I live in a "all season" area, I need a
> more aggressive tread pattern like the Yokohamas. One of the other major
> items is costs. There again, the Yokohamas are less money making them more
> cost agreeable for me.

     I went to Sears yesterday to check out  the Yokohamas, but they
didn't have any of the Y370's in stock. Looking in their book, I don't
see any LT rating on the Y370's, although the load rating for them is
more than adequate (like 1874 for the 225/75-15 I wanted for the rear
and only slightly lower for the 205s for the front). My question is: Are
these truly stiff enough in the sidewall, and can I run them at 48lbs
pressure?


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Harmon Seaver, MLIS     Assistant Director for Systems
Biomedical Library      University of South Alabama     Mobile, AL 36688
hseaver@usaovid.usouthal.edu 334-461-1377 http://harmon.bml.usouthal.edu