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Subject:Re: Tires just a footnote
From:Roger Whittaker
Date:Sun, 15 Mar 2009 23:58:13 -0700

indeed ...

On Sun, Mar 15, 2009 at 11:39 AM, Bernie <berniej@gmail.com> wrote:

> I have just read court summary of legal actions against  a major tire
> company
> Legal action was taken when tires blew on quite well loaded Vanagon
> in Florida.
> The gentlemans wife became a quad in the accident.
> It is on the net for all to read.
>
> The tires in question were a 215/70 snow and mud.
> His wife became  a quad in this accident.
> These tire blew under stress on a long trip.
> The bus was well loaded and she was changing lanes at the time.
> He was aware that this tire did not have reinforced sidewall but
> felt they would work.
> He also explained that he thought he was getting a bigger, stronger tire
> that would work on the back of the car.
> He was aware the tires did not have the proper specifications
> of owner's manual but thought bigger equaled stronger.
> He was wrong.
> The jury award money to him but did point out that he was negligent
> in not picking proper tires as RECOMMENDED by owners manual.
> Remember that when someone tells you that bigger compensates for
> the tire specs recommended by manufacturer.
>
> Bernie
> Vancouver
>

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roger w
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