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Old 02-01-2003, 04:01 PM
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another good set would be the Hakkapelitas by Nokian....i have not had them, but have heard good things about them!
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Yea but our winter is ending soon. I'm just pondering if it's worth getting them for this winter. If I did have the extra money, winter tires would be no question in my mind.
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by MikesS2K
[B]Yea but our winter is ending soon.
Old 02-01-2003, 06:26 PM
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Sorry if I was a bit strong. Ray is a friend, and I didn't read the the whole thread, so I missed the make-up part and wanted to come to his defense.
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Hey Ray-

I've been riding on Blizzak MZ-01's for 3 winter seasons now and have been very happy with the handling (assisted by 2 CMU's which fit nicely in the rear well ). I must say that they do not wear very well when driven on dry surface a lot. I was still able to get two new ones in Nov 02 from Firestone... cost was $350 for two (225/16) mounted/balanced, after a 10/% coupon. Good luck and keep safe!

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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Barry WY Silver/Black '01
[B]Don't buy them until next winter.
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Originally posted by MikesS2K
But thanks for suggesting that it IS still worth buying them for the remaining months.
My Bridgestone/Firestone dealer just about met the Tirerack prices on my MZ-01 PLUS offered free mounting/remounting for the life of the snows. If you can get that deal, you'll come out ahead in the long run since I think it is actually cheaper per mile in tread life to drive the snows than the grippier summers.
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Rick Hesel
[B]Sorry if I was a bit strong.
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The groundhog will be making his prediction in about 7 hours and 25 minutes. You may want to wait until then to decide if you should get the snow tires for this season.
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Destiny2002
[B]The groundhog will be making his prediction in about 7 hours and 25 minutes.


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