Thanks Loren.

That's really useful info.

I recall reading in a past thread that you were using them. Good to
hear your thoughts after some time has passed.

I'll be curious to see if anyone chimes in about the Nokian "WR-C Van" tires.

Neil.

On Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 3:27 PM, Loren Busch <starwagen@gmail.com> wrote:
>  RE: Hakka CS
> The Nokian Hakka CS is a Load Range D tire.
> I'm running them year round (185R14s) on my '90 Westy that comes in around
> 5,000 lbs plus when I'm traveling and find them very stable at any speed and
> probably more stable than the Agilis I was running for several years before
> that.  My wear has been great, no excess wear that I'm seeing.  The Hakka CQ
> is supposed to have a softer compound and not get as good a mileage as
> reported by several users.  But the CQ is rated as an ice tire.  I'm totally
> happy with the choice of the CS.  Only negative is increased road noise over
> the Agilis I had been running but the Agilis were virtually silent so any
> noise would be noticed.
>

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