I really do like that Tread design but according to  Vredesteins WebSite the 

Comtracs are Not RealGreat for GasMiles & RainHandling ~ What are Users feeling

in that regard ~

On 23 Nov , 2016, at 10:14 PM, David McNeely wrote:

> So, I got my five Vredestein Comtrac All Season tires, mounted, balanced at
> Les Schwabb late this afternoon.  I have only driven the camper from the
> tire dealer to my house, some ten miles, at this point, but the vehicle
> handled well in that time.  The tires have an aggressive tread compared to
> most all season tires I have seen (and they bear the mountain snowflake
> symbol), and certainly compared to the Hankook RA08s that I replaced.
> Their price was virtually identical to Tires-Easy, and includes lifetime
> balance and rotation, and road hazard warranty, and I have a dealer to go
> to if I have a problem.  Flat repair and regular tire service is included.
> 
> As I related in an earlier post, the dealership offered me $25 per tire for
> my 5 Hankooks, one of which has hardly been on the ground.  The tires are 2
> years old and have 6 thousand miles on them.  I offered them on the list,
> but did not try to sell them otherwise.  I took the trade from Les Schwabb,
> with the personnel there claiming that they probably made a bad deal, as
> they doubt they'll be able to sell them.  I told them that lots of folks
> with Vanagons are looking for 14" tires, and that the RA08s are popular
> with them, so that all they have to do is connect with that group.
> 
> So, if you need a set, they are there at the Les Schwabb dealer in Airway
> Heights, Washington (a suburb on the west side of Spokane).
> 
> I'll report later on my experience with the tires, after my trip to
> Southern California next month into January.
> 
> mcneely
> 
> On Tue, Nov 22, 2016 at 10:22 PM, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> Right. Ok. Thanks. I see what you mean.
>> Link to Comtrac Winter sizes:
>> 
>> http://www.vredestein.com/car-tyres/light-truck/comtrac-winter/sizes/
>> 
>> Sheesh. Like Dennis Haynes comments, these type of tires are getting
>> harder to find!
>> 
>> Neil.
>> 
>> On 11/22/16, David McNeely <davmcneely40@gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> All Season.  The Winter is no longer available in 14", so far as I could
>>> find out.  It is not listed in that size on the Vredestein web site any
>>> longer.  But my understanding of the Comtrac is that it is as good as
>> most
>>> winter tires for the purpose, and it does carry the mountain/snowflake
>> ikon
>>> on the side wall, so will meet mountain driving condition legal
>>> requirements.
>> 
>> 
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