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Subject:Kirklands LT195/75-14
From:Mark Dorm
Date:Wed, 30 Aug 2000 16:43:26 PDT

Hey, interesting that these Kirklands are rated for M&S.. they're the right
ply too??? Michelins aren't rated for snow are they??? I'd hate to have to
have a second set of tires just for driving in the snow... (I dont have a
synchro.... )

>From: Jim A <jrasite@eoni.com>
>
>You might try Costco's Kirklands in LT195/75-14.  Seems to be the tire of
>choice for frugal WetWesties here in the PNW.  I've got them on my '77 ASI
>and
>will put a set on the Vanagon when I get the head fixed.  Cost about $50
>per
>as I remember. M&S rated too!
>
>Jim Arnott
>List Admin
>WetWesties
>Union, OR
>
>Daniel Schmitz wrote:
>
> > Oh yeah, my crappy General Ameri 400 passenger car radial tires made
> > handling down right scary! Every turn on the twisty highway gave new
> > meaning to the term "land yacht"! I am still waiting for Michelin to
> > ship some MXT's to Costco (which should be soon), so I was forced to
> > travel with my old tires for now. Can't wait for some new rubber!

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