RE: tires

["Squier, Craig" <craig_squier@arvin.com>]

The new D60A2s "JLB" are the ones I had....
After that experience, I will be very wary of other Dunlops as well...
-Cab

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> From: 	Chris Warren[SMTP:tofer@foxinternet.net]
> Reply To: 	jettaglx@igtc.com
> Sent: 	Monday, February 01, 1999 2:15 PM
> To: 	jettaglx@igtc.com
> Subject: 	Re: tires
> 
> 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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> Tofer  ~~ tofer@foxinternet.net - OR - vwjetta97@hotmail.com ~~
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> '97 Jetta GT  `` Member of Club H20 & VW Club ``
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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
> >
> >> ----------
> >> 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?
> >> ------------------------------------------------------------
> >> Tofer  ~~ tofer@foxinternet.net - OR - vwjetta97@hotmail.com ~~
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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
> >> >
> >>
>