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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by ChevyMgr
Generals are great for hanging from trees in Viagra commercials.
I thought the Army had a "Don't ask, don't tell" policy

I couldn't choose between Viagra or Cialis, so I just use Vitalis.
Old Feb 1, 2008 | 10:07 AM
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#1. I was venting. I should have known better, wont happen again.
#2. As posted, I did call AAA / roadside assistance.
#3. One would think running over glass wouldnt puncture a new tire at the tread, guess im not as smart as I thought I was.
#4 Im not complaining about the little money spent for the tire and yes, I am grateful I found one.
#5. It's just a "thing" and things can be fixed.
#6 Im certain it was one of my residents at the sober living home I own, He was drunk, I kicked him out.
Old Feb 1, 2008 | 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Smoke Wagon
I agree with what Chevymgr wrote.




Michelin had to institute a "consumer hold" on the tire....you could not buy one unless you could prove ownership of said car...that's right...Michelin would not sell it to a retailer unless they had documented proof that there was an actual Volvo owner needing one.

Wow! I remember that "Emergency Release" program Michelin did a few years back.We had to give year,make, model, VIN# and all of the customers info, then once MAST verified that it was in fact for that car they would send a tire. And try to get two, that was an act of God! I have seen that several times. Yokohama still does that today for the OE tires that came on the Acura NSX.
Old Feb 1, 2008 | 10:22 AM
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$143 for a non-performance "who cares?" tire??? Wow, that is terrible!!!

I might switch my HHR over to 13's. You can pick those up for $30.
Old Feb 1, 2008 | 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by wingfeather

I might switch my HHR over to 13's. You can pick those up for $30.
Good one....ever see those mailers they send "4 tires for just $99"
...then you read the fine print... "155R13"...a tire that fits...oh, i dunno...a Ford Festiva!
Old Feb 1, 2008 | 11:19 AM
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Well, I just got fed up with my Firestones, after numerous times trying to defend them. I thought they were OK in the snow, but today in heavy snow, I seem to be the only one that can't get there. The car got stuck in the un-plowed street, while it seems that all of my neighbors were able to leave. One of them even has a Cobalt, and they made it out. I have ordered BFGoodrich Traction T/A's to replace these because we had good service from them on our previous Pontiac.
Old Feb 1, 2008 | 12:32 PM
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o0o!....13's!.........Dayton spokes and 520 whitewalls.....A low RidHHr
Old Feb 1, 2008 | 12:38 PM
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I might switch my HHR over to 13's. You can pick those up for $30.
You're going to have to do the famous front brake conversion to drums for that.

Yves
Old Feb 1, 2008 | 12:39 PM
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Gotta get a set of hydros too
Old Feb 1, 2008 | 01:31 PM
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