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Subject:Re: Where to put the better fish?
From:Marc Perdue
Date:Thu, 23 Jan 2003 16:54:31 -0500

Now I'm beginning to understand the scale of the problem of discussing tires on
the Vanagon list!  Tread lightly . . .

Marc Perdue

Ben T wrote:

> it's always been the rule as far as i can remember (30+ years of driving).
> don't reinvent the wheel. better fish to the rear. worn fish to the front. as
> fishes wear out, they can't swim as well. just like worn tires.
>
> so if you put the worn fish in the front, you can at least steer those fish
> in the right direction should they go flat. of course, it is always better to
> buy new fish all the way around.
>
> if you rotate your fish, they will wear out much more evenly. if all the fish
> have similar wear patterns, then you don't need to fish around for an answer
> as to which goes to the front. get four new ones (unless your vehicles need
> more fish).
>
> benT
> for those who like tires better than fish, please substitute them in your
> next emeal