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RE: tires
Don't buy the Dunlops!
I bought them at about 30kmi to replace my GAs. They ran OK, but they all
had catstrophic sidewall failure at about 60kmi. On all 4 tires (The Dunlop
D60A2) the sidewalls got a 4" rip in the sidewall during regular driving and
using factory pressure settings. They all ripped within 3 weeks of each
other.
Basically you get what you pay for, the Dunlops are cheaper than most
others.
I would heartily recommend any of the Michelins out there. I would stay away
from these particular Dunlops. The S8000 and D40A2 might be better, but stay
away from the D60s...
Anyone else have this happen to the Dunlops?
-Cab
95 GLX
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> From: Cosmo Kramer[SMTP:thekramer_69@yahoo.com]
> Reply To: jettaglx@igtc.com
> Sent: Monday, February 01, 1999 12:17 PM
> To: jettaglx@igtc.com
> Subject: Re: tires
>
> I am pretty low on the GA's at 30K......gonna go with the Dunlop D60A2's
> for
> my GT. Anyone else had luck with these?
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> '97 Jetta GT `` Member of Club H20 & VW Club ``
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vincent Smit <vsmit@mengibar.com>
> To: jettaglx@igtc.com <jettaglx@igtc.com>
> Date: Monday, February 01, 1999 6:01 AM
> Subject: tires
>
>
> >Quick question, I own a '96 Jetta GLX and am currently running the stock
> >wheel/tire combination. I have 26K on the car and the tires are pretty
> >much gone. My wife drives this car 99% of the time, therefore I know
> >the wear's not due to abuse. What is the average wear for the stock
> >Goodyear tires? I expected at least 40K from them. FYI, the car has
> >been aligned and tires rotated per VW specs.
> >
> >What's a good replacement tire? I'm thinking about buying BFG Comp TA
> >ZR's. Any suggestions?
> >
> >Thanks in advance,
> >
> >Vince
> >96 Jetta GLX
> >99 Audi A4
> >
>