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CREGAN
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Joined: April 26, 2008
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Location: Leduc, Alberta - CANADA
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| Great replies and pics! Keep'em coming. |
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Samboni
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Joined: March 05, 2006
Posts: 8
Location: Saskatchewan
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| Posted: Sat Jul 03, 2010 4:09 pm Post subject: Nokian Hakkapeliitta CS |
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My Vanagon came with factory alloys and the stock tire would have been a 205/70R14 Reinforced tire. Previous owner had old set of car tires on there and I wanted something with proper load rating. I bought two Continental Vanco 185R14 and put them on the rear. They definately stand up to any load but even when brand new had terrible traction on any ice or snow.
After being embarrased on level snowy surfaces once too often I bought the Nokian Hakkapeliitta CS 195R14. I really like them. They are quite a bit taller, have excellent traction, seem to last well even on gravel roads and are of proper load range.
I drive on a lot of back roads and therefore do appreciate the taller tire.
They are not cheap but well worth it. Nokian also uses environmentally friendly production, if anyone cares. |
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singler3360
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Joined: February 25, 2009
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Location: Corvallis, Oregon
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| Posted: Sun Jul 04, 2010 8:56 am Post subject: Re: Nokian Hakkapeliitta CS |
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I bought the Nokian Hakkapeliitta CS 195R14. I really like them. They are quite a bit taller, have excellent traction, seem to last well even on gravel roads and are of proper load range.
I drive on a lot of back roads and therefore do appreciate the taller tire.
They are not cheap but well worth it. Nokian also uses environmentally friendly production, if anyone cares. |
I have these tires and really like them too. Haven't regretted the extra cost. |
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