Robert:
I'm not John, but I think I know the answer to one of your questions. He
isn't taking these to Alaska because he's trying to slow down that big
Subaru 6 with a little bigger tires.
Al Brase

Robert Fisher wrote:

> What am I missing here?
>
> "This is a great set of tires to go to Alaska. --clip-- The only
> negative I
> can see is that they are not that great in the snow."
>
> Now, I've only been to Alaska once, but- somehow those two phrases don't
> seem to go together like peanut butter and chocolate.
>
> "I might give you a discount if you promise to go to Alaska next summer."
>
> What if I actually go? What if I promise but don't go? What if I
> promise to
> go to Alaska but actually go to, say, Whitehorse? Why does it have to be
> next summer?
> Whaddya mean 'might'? I could make the promise and still not get the
> discount? What's the deal-breaker there? What's the fetish to get these
> tires into Alaska? Why not take 'em yourself?
>
> Somebody help me, I'm confused!
>
> Cya,
> Robert
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John Reddick" <SVYOLO@YAHOO.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2004 7:55 PM
> Subject: Michelin XCA and steel wheels for sale PNW
>
>
>> Hey;
>>    I finally bit the bullet and bought a set of Gowesty alloy rims and
>> wheels.  They do look great and ride and handle great. I have a set of 4
>> Michelin XCA 205-75R14 tires with about 20K on them.  They have more
>> than
>> 60% tread (maybe 70%) left.  They are rated at over 2200 per tire and 8
>> ply rated (that means no flats).  They handle great (no VW bus Dance
>> after
>> a semi goes by).
>>    This is a great set of tires to go to Alaska.  You won't get flats.
>> The only negative I can see is that they are not that great in the snow.
>> Rain they are OK.
>>    I would like 250 US for the set including the wheels.  I might give
>> you a discount if you promise to go to Alaska next summer.  I will
>> deliver
>> within 100 miles of Bellingham, WA.  Included in the delivery is a test
>> drive of a 230 HP Subaru SVX powered 87 Westy.
>>
>> John
>> 87 Westy SVX
>
>