I run Nokian WR 205 65 15XL all year round in California. Love these tires, would be terrified to use any other - so I hope they'll always be available... 

From: John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: running Nokian Hakkapeliitta CS Tires all year??

> Matt,
> 
> I ran my 3 yo Hakka CS tires this past summer thinking I'd replace
> them this winter with new ones. They didn't wear enough even driving
> 40 mi/day avg to replace them this winter. I may just run them next
> summer too although I would like a quieter summer ride when I'm more
> likely to have my windows open. Awesome tires!!
> --
> John Meeks
> '91 Multivan, '85 GL bits
> Northern Michigan
> KC8ZFN
> Vanagon Rescue Squad
> http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm
> 
> 
> On Feb 1, 2008 12:29 AM, Matthew <mpteleski@yahoo.com> wrote:
> > folks, i got a good deal on a set of Nokian
> > Hakkapeliitta CS Tires. these are mostly snow and ice
> > sort of shoes. How are they in the normal climate too?
> > Should i get another set of normal tires for normal
> > road conditions? Or just run'em all year?
> >
> > thanks
> > matt
> >
> >
> > "may the four winds blow you safely home"
> >
> >
> 

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