Re: tires

["Chris Warren" <tofer@foxinternet.net>]

I noticed they are now a "JLB" Jointless Nylon Band  so maybe this helps???
I do appreciate your help and advice!
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-----Original Message-----
From: Squier, Craig <craig_squier@arvin.com>
To: 'jettaglx@igtc.com' <jettaglx@igtc.com>
Date: Monday, February 01, 1999 10:35 AM
Subject: 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 ``
>> ==> Seattle Mariners & NY Yankees <==
>> -----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
>> >
>>