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Subject:Re: Alloy Wheels - again!
From:Bernie Campoli
Date:Tue, 18 Mar 1997 17:07:06 -0800

Joel Walker wrote:
> 
> On Mon, 17 Mar 1997 11:04:11 -0600  said:
> >Michelin no longer makes the MXL tires and I suppose the MXV is being
> >discussed as a potential replacement.  I'm not certain of MXV "reinforced" vs
> >"non-reinforced" details.
> 
> i would strongly recommend NOT getting the MXV's ... they are NOT
> reinforced and hydroplaned badly on my 86 bus!!! and i mean like in
> "moderate" rain at 40 mph. i got rid of them as quickly as i could afford.
> 
> joelI have been told by various tire shops since 1988,that the Michelin MXL 
Reinforced tire is no longer made. BS! Last year I purchased a extra set 
from  TIRE RACK. The set before that I got on special order from SAM'S. 
look alround folks,they are still out there.

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