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To: jfd1776

Probably why tires don’t last as long as they used to

I bought a set of Goodyear VIVA 3 for one of my cars years ago - they were falling apart within a few years.

I replaced 2 but I’m going to have to replace the other 2 before too long, I’m sure

Last I checked you couldn’t even get that tire anymore - too bad that they didn’t last - I really liked how the car drove, too


2 posted on 11/28/2023 11:04:36 PM PST by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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Goodyear VIVA 3 was made for WalMart only (it appears)


3 posted on 11/28/2023 11:19:36 PM PST by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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To: SaveFerris

I had to buy some tires for my then-very old car and the guy suggested buying lower-priced tires, because, he explained, the main difference is how long they will last, and since my car was old, it didn’t make sense to invest in tires that might last longer than the car. Along with other ratings, one is of the miles they expect the tire to last for, like 40k or 80k.


6 posted on 12/01/2023 2:13:31 PM PST by Chicory
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