The only time I purchased Yokohama tires for one of my cars I had the same
complaint. They did last as long as other equivalent tires I have purchased
from Dunlap and Bridgestone.
Dave Clement
99 SLT+ CC 4x4
In article <c95jtv$eto$1@bent.twistedbits.net>, jbattles@bankfinancial.com
("Josh Battles") writes:
>
>
> "Kyle Vanditmars" <kylevan@telus.net> wrote in message
> news:pan.2004.05.27.20.25.43.171516@telus.net...
> >
> > A fresh set of four Yokohama Avid S/T tires in the 255/60 R15 size now
> > reside on my wheels. They're BIG... which was kinda the point :D It's
> > raining buckets right now, but they seem to be pretty good for brand new
> > tires in the wet. Definitely better than the BFGs were.
>
> I've got a set in 245/70 15 and love them. They're very grippy in the dry,
> and pretty decent in the rain/snow. I'm on my second set of them now and
> the only time i've been stuck in the snow was when I still had the stock
> badyears on the truck. My only quam with this tire is that for a supposed
> 60,000 mile tire, they don't last very long. I think my first set lasted
> about 20,000 miles, and this second set is right around 25,000 miles. If
> they were more than the $60/ea that I paid for them, I might complain.
>
> > Oh, for those wondering, the BFGs died a glorious death last night. I
> > have pictures and video that I will put together into a little montage
> > soon. I think a LSD of some sort is in order, though... ;)
>
> Cool, I look forward to seeing the video. If you need it hosted send it to
> me and I'll put it up for you tomorrow and post the link to the list.
>
> --
> - Josh
> Lowered 2000 Dakota CC 3.9L
> www.geocities.com/lenny187/dakota.html
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>
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