Don White wrote:
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.
They both are great for a quick buzz.


--
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
om...


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

Wasn't that helium... Reggie's 'gas of choice'.

"Gene Kearns" wrote in message
...
On Tue, 28 Mar 2006 15:36:45 -0500, Reggie Smithers penned the
following well considered thoughts to the readers of rec.boats:

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.

If you replace the standard length shackles in the rear of your car
with longer ones, you'll always be going downhill. Just another
suggestion to save on gas mileage....

--

Grady-White Gulfstream, out of Oak Island, NC.

Homepage
http://myworkshop.idleplay.net/

Rec.boats at Lee Yeaton's Bayguide
http://www.thebayguide.com/rec.boats


And if you grease your brake drums every year they will work much smoother.
;-)


BTW: I really think Reggie was being serious with his first couple of
posts.

Gene Kearns wrote:
On Tue, 28 Mar 2006 18:44:25 GMT, Doug Kanter penned the following
well considered thoughts to the readers of rec.boats:

"Don White" wrote in message
...
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.
No COSTCO here. And, the trip wouldn't be worthwhile anyway. I have a
compressor in my garage.


Hydrogen? I hope you mean Nitrogen!

Gene,
If you are going to bring logic into this discussion .....



--
Reggie

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

Harry Krause wrote:
Don White wrote:
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.


That must be why he sounds like Mickey Mouse on the phone!

Only when I am in the car.

--
Reggie

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

"Don White" wrote in message
...


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

Another candidate for "MythBusters"

RCE

RCE wrote:
"Don White" wrote in message
...

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

Another candidate for "MythBusters"

RCE
The did that with footballs and hylium. All I know is when I put hydrogen
into my tires, my are is 35% lighter.

That is my story and I am sticking to it.




--
Reggie

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

Reggie Smithers wrote:
RCE wrote:
"Don White" wrote in message
...

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

Another candidate for "MythBusters"

RCE
The did that with footballs and hylium. All I know is when I put hydrogen
into my tires, my CAR is 35% lighter.

That is my story and I am sticking to it.






--
Reggie

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

"Reggie Smithers" wrote in message
...
RCE wrote:
"Don White" wrote in message
...

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

Another candidate for "MythBusters"

RCE
The did that with footballs and hylium. All I know is when I put hydrogen
into my tires, my are is 35% lighter.

That is my story and I am sticking to it.



helium.

but, surely you jest. Hydrogen?

RCE

RCE wrote:
"Reggie Smithers" wrote in message
...
RCE wrote:
"Don White" wrote in message
...
Whip down to COSTCO and pump hydrogen into those tires. Stays up much
better.
Another candidate for "MythBusters"

RCE
The did that with footballs and hylium. All I know is when I put hydrogen
into my tires, my are is 35% lighter.

That is my story and I am sticking to it.



helium.

but, surely you jest. Hydrogen?

RCE


Richard,
Don made a minor fax paux and said Hydrogen, when he meant to say
Nitrogen. Since Hydrogen is flammable and would never be used in a
tire, I made a little joke about the benefit of hydrogen making the car
lighter, reducing wear and tear on your tires and suspension.

I was curious about the reason for nitrogen and it appears the real
reason for nitrogen instead of air is nitrogen will not lose pressure as
quickly as air. Since all tire mfg'ers still recommend you check your
tire pressure monthly, wither you use air or nitrogen, it really is
snake oil to increase the profit margin of the dealer.

--
Reggie

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