Re: Best Tires for Jeep GC ???

Hey, Lon, I was having a nice time sparring with you over the "dealer tech
vs. independent tech" issue, but the thread has disappeared.  Last thing I
saw from you stated that I was dishonest and had no integrity.  I wonder if
you had anything you wanted to add to that.

Jerry


"Lon Stowell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> Approximately 11/28/03 14:19, El Kabong uttered for posterity:
> > Hi Group..
> >
> > I have a JGC 94 and need to replace the tires.
> > I don't ever go offroad.. Live in NYC so not a super harsh winter.
> > Want an all season tire that will be quiet and ride nice and comfy.
> >
> > Anyone know anything about Yokohamas ?? Any suggestions ???
>
>   Good tires, not noted for wear.  Not that you'd run into this
>   much with a GC, but under severe cornering or braking, the
>   Yokohama's have a bad habit of turning into the consistency
>   of thick jelly.   Nice on sports cars.
>
>   For largely street use, particularly on NYC potholes, you might
>   want to check out the steel belted Pirelli Scorpion A/S or AT
>   or the Michelin LTX AS and M+S.  Both will wear longer than
>   pretty much any other SUV tire, long enough you probably should
>   replace them due to old age.
>
>
>
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>