Re: Cheap tires?

[Daun Yeagley <vwdaun@yahoo.com>]

I don't remember who was originally asking the question,
but I sent it to my buddy and this was his reply.  He's
running these on an '85 GTI.


--- Andrew Roberts <ohiopilot@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2000 18:06:27 -0800 (PST)
> From: Andrew Roberts <ohiopilot@yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: Fwd: Cheap tires?
> To: Daun Yeagley <vwdaun@yahoo.com>
> 
> 
> Yes, my favorite subject, tires.  The GTI and Cabby
> got Falken Ziex 502's.  Here is the web page: 
> www.falkentire.com/ziex60.html
> 
> It is a 60,000 mile tire with a 420AA treadwear and
> temp. rating.  It seems like a very soft tire, but
> mine are showing little signs of wear.  They are also
> very CHEAP!!  I got mine for 112 bucks, that is just
> for the tires.  I had my doubts about the snow
> traction because the tires have no sipes for winter
> traction.  BUT, I have been amazed.  This past Monday
> morning I left at about 5am for Athens.  If you don't
> remember, it seemed like 2" of snow fell in about 30
> minutes.  I was flying down the back back roads at
> about 50mph.  I ended up pulling an F-150 out of a
> ditch.  My hand is on the Bible as we speak.  Very
> true story.  Tell you when I am home.  The tires are
> that good!!


=====
Daun Yeagley
'79 Scirocco    <---For sale  :(
'80 Scirocco S
'81 Rabbit Pickup 
'85 Scirocco 8v (2)
'88 Scirocco 16v
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