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Subject:Re: BFG AT/KOs in new 14" size, opinions needed
From:Shawn Wright
Date:Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:03:48 -0700

Thanks Jay. I may be looking for 15" wheels, as it seems the new 14" BFGs
are not available in Canada yet. Yoko Y370s are all I have found so far
locally.

On Tue, Jul 13, 2010 at 10:57 PM, Jay lefstein <jleftbrane@gmail.com> wrote:

> i've just started using 215/70R16 BFG AT's.... like em alot so far... the
> vans a real slug on the up hils tho ;(
>
> On 13-Jul-10, at 7:05 PM, Shawn Wright wrote:
>
>  Just came back from a 4 day trip up island where it became evident my
>> front
>> tires are rapidly going downhill, probably with some broken belts. (Yoko
>> Y370s). I have BFG AT/KOs in the NLA 27x8.5R14 size on the rear, with only
>> 15-20K on them, so I'm considering getting two more for the front. I'm
>> interested in hearing from anyone who's tried the new 195/70R14 ATs. They
>> have a higher load rating and seem perfect for the van, but I also liked
>> the
>> slightly taller 27x8.5 size. I like the aggressive tread of the BFGs as
>> much
>> of my driving is on rough roads, and they do well at it.
>>
>> I need to do something before leaving for Calgary in a few weeks, so
>> feedback from Canadian listees on sources also appreciated, as I won't
>> have
>> time to get them from afar...
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> --
>> Shawn Wright
>> '88 Westy TD
>>
>
>

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Shawn Wright