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<DIV>Yes, again. I have been searching availability of Vredestine
tires. They have been the last two sets on my car. The first set was
replaced due to age, not lack of tread. When I purchased the current set,
one was bad (pulled the car right or left depending which side it was mounted
on) and had to be exchanged. There was no problem getting the replacement
tire. Now, after six years, one of them developed a large blister in the
sidewall. I am reluctant to use Vredestein again as it would
appear that the quality may be declining. An e-mail on The List a few
years ago indicated that ownership has gone from the Netherlands to Russia to
India even though manufacture may still be in the Netherlands. My research
shows that Vredestines are getting harder to find and the price has gone up
considerably in six years. </DIV>
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<DIV>Two tires have been suggested as possible alternatives. I
would appreciate any comments, pro or con, on the the following tires:</DIV>
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<DIV>Hankook 175/65R-15 H426 </DIV>
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<DIV>Toyo 175/65R-15 84H Ultra Z-900 all season BW</DIV>
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<DIV>(The Other) Len<BR>Fairfield, CA, USA<BR>1967 AH 3000 MkIII,
HBJ8L39031 </DIV>
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