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On 20 Mar 2001, at 20:12, Dave Hall wrote: > > I don't think I ever had one give less than 125K, but I almost never > > drive on gravel. > > That's very illuminating, Jim. I know USA cars don't need to turn > corners - at least nothing sharp - but those mileages are far higher than > could be achieved on UK roads with all the bends. I hadn't realised just > what a difference the lack of corners makes. 40K to 50K would be very > respectable mileages for tyres here, even Michelins on 15" rims. Gee, Michelin used to guarantee these for 50K and NO ONE ever got that little. I may be older than the average person on this list, but I still enjoy the occasional "spirited" drive. I HAVE been known to drive the occasional tire down to the belt, but I think the last ones I did that to were Pirellis, which lasted much less, probably only 50K. > Are you sure USA miles aren't smaller than ours, like the gallons? Only > kidding! ;-) More likely it has something to do with my single crystal Ukantaffordium rolling pyramidal garage. ;-) - ******************************* Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org Madison, Wisconsin, USA ******************************* ------------------------------------------------------------------- Search old messages on the Web! Visit http://www.vwtype3.org/list/