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Subject:Re: Michelin Agilis not a snow tire
From:R. Hotchkiss
Date:Sat, 6 Nov 1999 20:25:14 -0400

> Date:    Sat, 6 Nov 1999 12:44:38 -0500
> From:    David M
> Subject: Michelin Agilis not a snow tire
>
> Date:    Fri, 5 Nov 1999 20:57:08 -0400
> From:    "R. Hotchkiss"
> Subject: Michelin Agilis
>
> Hey All,
>
> I have been looking for the correct snow tire for my 86 GL.  I am very
> happy that this tire was brought to my attention by a list member.
> Today, I ordered a set of 4 from NTB.  They are not cheap...$103 per
> before ups and extras like mounting, balancing etc.
>
> I'm looking forward to a snowy winter!!
>
> --------------------------------------------
> The Agilis is NOT a snow tire.
> See: http://www.michelin.ca/ca/eng/news/agilis/1.htm
> Depending on which type you get its either an all-season M+S or a summer
> tire rated R+W.
>

Ok, I stand corrected.  For my purposes a Mud and Snow tire is a snow
tire.  I know some of you guys drive in really deep snow so you use snow
tires that are only for snow.  I live and drive on the East Coast where
the most snow I would be up against is about 6 inches.

Hotch
86 Vanagon GL
Philly

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