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[T3] Les Schwab Tire Report was: invasion 02 revisited


> Oh, and John Jaranson... I never did hear about what you 
> thought of the 
> tires Les Schwab Tire Center put on your car.  Which make/model tire, 
> and how did they ride?  Thanks!

Yeah, I never did report back.  To refresh memories, I made the trip out to Parma on pretty questionable tires.  At least they weren't still bias ply. <G>  Anyway, I woke up to a flat in Cheyenne and used my spare to get the rest of the way.  Not wanting to risk the return with no spare and three questionable tires, I opted to get four new skins for Sophy on Saturday morning before the show.

Brian recommended the Les Schwab right next door to the host hotel and there I went.  They had two different tires in stock in 165R15.  I opted for the "better" of the two in terms of treadwear and price.  Specifics are:

Centred Metric Radial
165R15 86S
Treadwear 320
Traction B
Temperature B
Price:  a touch over $200 mounted and balanced

I have been very happy with the tires so far.  They ride very nice.  I routinely drive 75 to 80 mph and tend to be a bit "spirited" in my corning.  They feel very sure footed.  They seem to be wearing nicely.  They have handled the rough Michigan roads and the winter weather nicely.  I have over 8000 miles on them so far.  So far, a very good investment.

Later,
John Jaranson
'71 FI Auto Fasty (Jane)
'66 Square (Sophy)
About Half a Late Square (Organ Donor)
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/jaransonT3/jaransonT3/

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