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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Hi All,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I have looked at sizes from 165R15 (present) to
185R15 and concluded that the 185R15s would provide an additional 1/2" ground
clearance while maintaining similar steering wheel effort and inner-fender
clearance as my present 165s. Although the 1/2" my not seem important to
most, my Phase 1 BJ8 has the same ride height as previous models but
reduced rear ground clearance as a result of the BJ8's cross-back resonators
(driveways and dips are a pain in the *****). </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I have looked for the best price for a set of
185R15 Vredestines and found at $139 + $11 shipping / tire,
Vredestinetire.com (Tires Unlimited) out of Dayton, Ohio seems to be it.
Has anyone found a better price for these tires? Has anyone done business
with this Web-based organization? The surprising thing is that Vredestine
US Corporate HQ is in NJ and indicates they have no local dealer that carry, or
can order, this tire.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I would appreciate any input.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>All the best,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Ray Carbone</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>64 BJ8 Phase 1</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>