"Reggie Smithers" wrote in message
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Don White wrote:
Doug Kanter wrote:
"Reggie Smithers" wrote in message
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Shortwave Sportfishing wrote:

On 28 Mar 2006 09:14:24 -0800, "basskisser"
wrote:


Shortwave Sportfishing wrote:

On Tue, 28 Mar 2006 08:01:56 -0500, Harry Krause
wrote:


My daily runner needs new shoes.

Size: 265/65/17

I'm looking at Michelin Cross Terrains at $193 a foot, versus
Goodyear
Wrangler SR-A's at $179. In other words, the price is close to the
same.

So, how the hell does one decide, one over the other?

In my experience on a number of vehicles, you can't beat Toyo tires
for length of service.

Wife's van came with Toyos, they lasted forever, and were quite.

I won't buy a different replacement tire other than Toyo. On the last
truck, I went almost 75K on them - no joke.

Admittedly, they were on their last legs, but they still had tread.

With you and Bassy both getting great service from TOYO, it makes me
question the info on safercar.gov. TOYO has some of the lowest wear
ratings on the site.

--
Reggie


I got almost 60k from the Toyos on my 92 Taurus. Disclaimer, though: I'm
a fanatic about tire pressure. I check it at least once a week.

Whip down to COSTCO and pump hydrogen into those tires. Stays up much
better.


I pay extra for the hydrogen. It reduces the amount of weight and thus
the wear on both the tires and suspension.

--
Reggie


I trust you are just kidding. You are.........aren't you?

JimH wrote:
"Reggie Smithers" wrote in message
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Don White wrote:
Doug Kanter wrote:
"Reggie Smithers" wrote in message
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Shortwave Sportfishing wrote:

On 28 Mar 2006 09:14:24 -0800, "basskisser"
wrote:


Shortwave Sportfishing wrote:

On Tue, 28 Mar 2006 08:01:56 -0500, Harry Krause
wrote:


My daily runner needs new shoes.

Size: 265/65/17

I'm looking at Michelin Cross Terrains at $193 a foot, versus
Goodyear
Wrangler SR-A's at $179. In other words, the price is close to the
same.

So, how the hell does one decide, one over the other?
In my experience on a number of vehicles, you can't beat Toyo tires
for length of service.
Wife's van came with Toyos, they lasted forever, and were quite.
I won't buy a different replacement tire other than Toyo. On the last
truck, I went almost 75K on them - no joke.

Admittedly, they were on their last legs, but they still had tread.
With you and Bassy both getting great service from TOYO, it makes me
question the info on safercar.gov. TOYO has some of the lowest wear
ratings on the site.

--
Reggie

I got almost 60k from the Toyos on my 92 Taurus. Disclaimer, though: I'm
a fanatic about tire pressure. I check it at least once a week.

Whip down to COSTCO and pump hydrogen into those tires. Stays up much
better.


I pay extra for the hydrogen. It reduces the amount of weight and thus
the wear on both the tires and suspension.

--
Reggie


I trust you are just kidding. You are.........aren't you?


If you haven't tried it, I recommend you run down to Costco immediately.

--
Reggie

"That's my story and I am sticking to it."

Reggie Smithers wrote:
Shortwave Sportfishing wrote:
On 28 Mar 2006 09:14:24 -0800, "basskisser"
wrote:

Shortwave Sportfishing wrote:
On Tue, 28 Mar 2006 08:01:56 -0500, Harry Krause
wrote:

My daily runner needs new shoes.

Size: 265/65/17

I'm looking at Michelin Cross Terrains at $193 a foot, versus Goodyear
Wrangler SR-A's at $179. In other words, the price is close to the same.

So, how the hell does one decide, one over the other?
In my experience on a number of vehicles, you can't beat Toyo tires
for length of service.
Wife's van came with Toyos, they lasted forever, and were quite.

I won't buy a different replacement tire other than Toyo. On the last
truck, I went almost 75K on them - no joke.

Admittedly, they were on their last legs, but they still had tread.
With you and Bassy both getting great service from TOYO, it makes me
question the info on safercar.gov. TOYO has some of the lowest wear
ratings on the site.

--
Reggie

First five from the Toyo list:
800 ULTRA RADIAL ALL A B 700
SPECTRUM RADIAL ALL A B 580
800 + 75 RADIAL 15 EXCEPT A B 540
800 + 75 RADIAL 14 A B 520
800 + 75 RADIAL P235/75R15XL A B 500

They are ranked quite high in their respective price range......

"Reggie Smithers" wrote in message
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JimH wrote:
"Reggie Smithers" wrote in message
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Don White wrote:
Doug Kanter wrote:
"Reggie Smithers" wrote in message
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Shortwave Sportfishing wrote:

On 28 Mar 2006 09:14:24 -0800, "basskisser"
wrote:


Shortwave Sportfishing wrote:

On Tue, 28 Mar 2006 08:01:56 -0500, Harry Krause
wrote:


My daily runner needs new shoes.

Size: 265/65/17

I'm looking at Michelin Cross Terrains at $193 a foot, versus
Goodyear
Wrangler SR-A's at $179. In other words, the price is close to
the same.

So, how the hell does one decide, one over the other?
In my experience on a number of vehicles, you can't beat Toyo
tires
for length of service.
Wife's van came with Toyos, they lasted forever, and were quite.
I won't buy a different replacement tire other than Toyo. On the
last
truck, I went almost 75K on them - no joke.

Admittedly, they were on their last legs, but they still had tread.
With you and Bassy both getting great service from TOYO, it makes me
question the info on safercar.gov. TOYO has some of the lowest wear
ratings on the site.

--
Reggie

I got almost 60k from the Toyos on my 92 Taurus. Disclaimer, though:
I'm a fanatic about tire pressure. I check it at least once a week.

Whip down to COSTCO and pump hydrogen into those tires. Stays up much
better.


I pay extra for the hydrogen. It reduces the amount of weight and thus
the wear on both the tires and suspension.

--
Reggie


I trust you are just kidding. You are.........aren't you?
If you haven't tried it, I recommend you run down to Costco immediately.

--
Reggie

"That's my story and I am sticking to it."



Ummmm........................no thanks.

Harry Krause wrote:
Reggie Smithers wrote:
Doug Kanter wrote:
"Reggie Smithers" wrote in message
. ..

Whip down to COSTCO and pump hydrogen into those tires. Stays up
much better.
I pay extra for the hydrogen. It reduces the amount of weight and
thus the wear on both the tires and suspension.

--
Reggie
1.......2.......3.........

Doug,
If you don't have a Costco close by, check out Pep Boys, they charge a
little more than Costco, but boy is it worth it. Whenever I replace
the hydrogen in the tires, it is like driving a new car.


Do you float a few feet over the pavement?
Harry,
No, but it does reduce the weight of my car by approximately 35%.
Really is a great deal.

--
Reggie

"That's my story and I am sticking to it."

basskisser wrote:
Reggie Smithers wrote:
Shortwave Sportfishing wrote:
On 28 Mar 2006 09:14:24 -0800, "basskisser"
wrote:

Shortwave Sportfishing wrote:
On Tue, 28 Mar 2006 08:01:56 -0500, Harry Krause
wrote:

My daily runner needs new shoes.

Size: 265/65/17

I'm looking at Michelin Cross Terrains at $193 a foot, versus Goodyear
Wrangler SR-A's at $179. In other words, the price is close to the same.

So, how the hell does one decide, one over the other?
In my experience on a number of vehicles, you can't beat Toyo tires
for length of service.
Wife's van came with Toyos, they lasted forever, and were quite.
I won't buy a different replacement tire other than Toyo. On the last
truck, I went almost 75K on them - no joke.

Admittedly, they were on their last legs, but they still had tread.
With you and Bassy both getting great service from TOYO, it makes me
question the info on safercar.gov. TOYO has some of the lowest wear
ratings on the site.

--
Reggie

First five from the Toyo list:
800 ULTRA RADIAL ALL A B 700
SPECTRUM RADIAL ALL A B 580
800 + 75 RADIAL 15 EXCEPT A B 540
800 + 75 RADIAL 14 A B 520
800 + 75 RADIAL P235/75R15XL A B 500

They are ranked quite high in their respective price range......

Bassy,
I was comparing them to the Bridgeston and Micheline rating and was
really looking at the number of tires in each range.

PS - My high ranking Bridgeston tires only get 30,000 miles to them.
Since they are rated for 60,000 I have had them discount the tires 50%
and install them for free.

--
Reggie

"That's my story and I am sticking to it."

RLM wrote:
On Tue, 28 Mar 2006 18:39:42 +0000, Don White wrote:

Doug Kanter wrote:
"Reggie Smithers" wrote in message
. ..

Shortwave Sportfishing wrote:

On 28 Mar 2006 09:14:24 -0800, "basskisser"
wrote:


Shortwave Sportfishing wrote:

On Tue, 28 Mar 2006 08:01:56 -0500, Harry Krause
wrote:


My daily runner needs new shoes.

Size: 265/65/17

I'm looking at Michelin Cross Terrains at $193 a foot, versus Goodyear
Wrangler SR-A's at $179. In other words, the price is close to the
same.

So, how the hell does one decide, one over the other?
In my experience on a number of vehicles, you can't beat Toyo tires
for length of service.
Wife's van came with Toyos, they lasted forever, and were quite.
I won't buy a different replacement tire other than Toyo. On the last
truck, I went almost 75K on them - no joke.

Admittedly, they were on their last legs, but they still had tread.
With you and Bassy both getting great service from TOYO, it makes me
question the info on safercar.gov. TOYO has some of the lowest wear
ratings on the site.

--
Reggie

I got almost 60k from the Toyos on my 92 Taurus. Disclaimer, though: I'm a
fanatic about tire pressure. I check it at least once a week.


Whip down to COSTCO and pump hydrogen into those tires. Stays up much
better.

nitrogen

hydrogen = Hindenburg= boom
That was the reason I had to give up smoking.

--
Reggie

"That's my story and I am sticking to it."

Reggie Smithers wrote:
Don White wrote:

Doug Kanter wrote:

"Reggie Smithers" wrote in message
. ..

Shortwave Sportfishing wrote:

On 28 Mar 2006 09:14:24 -0800, "basskisser"
wrote:


Shortwave Sportfishing wrote:

On Tue, 28 Mar 2006 08:01:56 -0500, Harry Krause
wrote:


My daily runner needs new shoes.

Size: 265/65/17

I'm looking at Michelin Cross Terrains at $193 a foot, versus
Goodyear
Wrangler SR-A's at $179. In other words, the price is close to
the same.

So, how the hell does one decide, one over the other?


In my experience on a number of vehicles, you can't beat Toyo tires
for length of service.


Wife's van came with Toyos, they lasted forever, and were quite.


I won't buy a different replacement tire other than Toyo. On the last
truck, I went almost 75K on them - no joke.

Admittedly, they were on their last legs, but they still had tread.


With you and Bassy both getting great service from TOYO, it makes me
question the info on safercar.gov. TOYO has some of the lowest wear
ratings on the site.

--
Reggie



I got almost 60k from the Toyos on my 92 Taurus. Disclaimer, though:
I'm a fanatic about tire pressure. I check it at least once a week.

Whip down to COSTCO and pump hydrogen into those tires. Stays up much
better.

I pay extra for the hydrogen. It reduces the amount of weight and thus
the wear on both the tires and suspension.


It's free for me..I just have to drive up the hill to COSTCO. Another
benefit....no moisture present (or so they claim) and rims don't rust on
insides. Important for me..as I've gotten up to 7 years on a set of
tires....

Reggie Smithers wrote:
Doug Kanter wrote:

"Reggie Smithers" wrote in message
. ..

Whip down to COSTCO and pump hydrogen into those tires. Stays up
much better.

I pay extra for the hydrogen. It reduces the amount of weight and
thus the wear on both the tires and suspension.

--
Reggie


1.......2.......3.........

Doug,
If you don't have a Costco close by, check out Pep Boys, they charge a
little more than Costco, but boy is it worth it. Whenever I replace the
hydrogen in the tires, it is like driving a new car.


Why do you replace the hydrogen....do you 'wear it out'?

Harry Krause wrote:
Reggie Smithers wrote:

Doug Kanter wrote:

"Reggie Smithers" wrote in message
. ..

Whip down to COSTCO and pump hydrogen into those tires. Stays up
much better.

I pay extra for the hydrogen. It reduces the amount of weight and
thus the wear on both the tires and suspension.

--
Reggie

1.......2.......3.........

Doug,
If you don't have a Costco close by, check out Pep Boys, they charge a
little more than Costco, but boy is it worth it. Whenever I replace
the hydrogen in the tires, it is like driving a new car.


Do you float a few feet over the pavement?


I think Reggie is mixing up hydrogen with the helium he sniffs on a
regular basis.