Craig diese...@pisquared.net writes:
I'm shocked at how much the price of tires has gone up the past
couple of years.
Everything is going up. When you get all those extra trillions of
dollars our children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren have been
obligated to pay chasing the same
Allan,
Have you also noticed all the used car lots, used tire shops, and thrift
stores? But hey, according to the gov, the economy is improving and we're all
happy.
Best Wishes,
Roger Hale
Dinnerware Classics, Inc.
Monroe, Ga.
770-267-0850
www.dinnerwareclassics.com (new)
Allan Streib wrote:
Yeah but it seems that tires have not just gone up, they've about
doubled since I last shopped (a couple of years ago).
Seems that way, doesn't it?
I just checked, my last order of 195/65-15 H rated Generals was $67.50 shipped
in August of 2008.
Now it's $87.25. If you
Craig diese...@pisquared.net writes:
I'm shocked at how much the price of tires has gone up the past
couple of years.
Everything is going up. When you get all those extra trillions of
dollars our children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren have been
obligated to pay chasing the same
On Jun 1, 2012, at 6:52 AM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote:
Yeah but it seems that tires have not just gone up, they've about
doubled since I last shopped (a couple of years ago).
They (our government) raised tariffs on Chinese tires a few years ago. It has
allowed domestic
Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net writes:
What's double is going from 15 190D tires then to 16 E320 tires now.
The worst shocker was that it's going to cost me over $800 for new tires
for my Nissan Frontier, which I will need before winter. I know truck
tires are more, but over $200 each for a
Gerry Archer wrote:
Tire Rack and similar websites seem to have the best prices, but around
here at least, the dealers charge higher prices for mounting the
mailorder tires such that little or nothing is saved by ordering them.
The better labor deals on carry-in tires seem to be at Wal-Mart
Welcome to 1932, where a set of tires cost more than a lot of used
cars. Both courtesy of progressive socialist regimes.
Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net writes:
What's double is going from 15 190D tires then to 16 E320 tires now.
The worst shocker was that it's going to cost me over $800
The low profile sidewall tires are obscenely expensive as well. The wife's
Mazda has them, and it has always been an exercise in pain when they require
replacement.
Dan
On Jun 1, 2012, at 8:32 AM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote:
Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net writes:
What's double
At $308. each, that only accounts for 3 shop hours at a decent body shop. 3
hrs to repair, to paint standard, a rusty fender, is on the low side. Plus,
when you are done, it's still a rusty fender under the paint.
Even with shipping costs, the $308 figure, IMHO, would be the better
investment.
Gerry Archer wrote:
Tire Rack and similar websites seem to have the best prices, but around
here at least, the dealers charge higher prices for mounting the
mailorder tires such that little or nothing is saved by ordering them.
The better labor deals on carry-in tires seem to be at
We should respond with higher tariffs on chicken tires!
My wife had a blowout on the Suburban a few weeks back, it was about
time anyway to get new tars for it. $800+ later at Costco... ouch!
--R
On 6/1/12 8:23 AM, Rick Knoble wrote:
On Jun 1, 2012, at 6:52 AM, Allan
I need a diagram or photo of the vacuum connections on the box on top of the
valve cover. I don't have the repair CD, the one for the 300D is different. The
dry hoses at the front connection broke apart and I don't know how to hook
together. Has fouled with the tranny shifting and maybe the
I can take a pic a bit later and send it to you. I also have the CDs if
you want a copy.
--R
On 6/1/12 11:19 AM, aland...@knology.net wrote:
I need a diagram or photo of the vacuum connections on the box on top of the
valve cover. I don't have the repair CD, the one for the 300D is
Try POR.
Randy
On 31/05/2012 6:34 PM, Allan Streib wrote:
If I had the time and motivation, I'd try removing the fenders, using
the electrolytic method to get rid of the rust, then repair or fill as
needed.
Wire brushing and topical rust removers do not approach what I've seen
the
Gee, who knew a Hyundai could go that fast??
Randy
On 31/05/2012 7:33 PM, Gerry Archer wrote:
The police of South Korea investigate the reasons of a bizarre car
accident, which occurred to the latest model of Hyundai Sonata. The
car began accelerating against the driver's will and crashed
The crispy pancake reference goes back a long time to the Ritter list when
Hank, G-d's gift to anything automotive or mechanical, took over
administrating the list. Maybe even before that point, as my memory is a bit
cloudy regarding the details.
Anyway, Hank pretty much knew everything about
Hank may be mellowing. I think I remember him asking a question about
something he did not claim to know all about.
Randy
On 01/06/2012 10:50 AM, Dan Penoff wrote:
The crispy pancake reference goes back a long time to the Ritter list when
Hank, G-d's gift to anything automotive or
One wonders how much the price of oil is directly reflected in the price of
tires? Tires are synthetic rubber made from oil right?
-Curt
Date: Fri, 01 Jun 2012 08:32:03 -0400
From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] tire
I agree completely. Spend an afternoon giving the inside of the new fender a
POR15 treatment before going to the body shop and you'll be way ahead.
Even rust free on a used fender doesn't mean won't bubble with rust
tomorrow.
-Curt
Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2012 06:03:29 -0700
From: G Mann
Actually, this has more to do with the fact that prices for both rubber and
carbon black have been at record highs lately. Rubber because of severe weather
in Asia in 2010, and carbon black because of industry consolidation (one less
supplier in the market has raised prices). And high oil
Could be.
I think he has retreated a bit after trying to manage the list and hosting it
on some rural ISP that was the equivalent of two soup cans and a piece of
string.
Dan
On Jun 1, 2012, at 11:55 AM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote:
Hank may be mellowing. I think I remember him
Miracle Paint . When I could not temporarily drive due to my stroke,I
repaired 5 rust holes following Bergsma's Rust repair manual. 3 years later
it still looks new. Even my bodyshop friend said that I saved over 2 grand
on the work I did .Strokes does many wonders !!
Buy the Miracle
OOPS should have been 1936. I think 1936-1939 were about the same .
Welcome to 1932, where a set of tires cost more than a lot of used
cars. Both courtesy of progressive socialist regimes.
Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net writes:
What's double is going from 15 190D tires then to 16 E320
I think it was 3m that did that
Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 1, 2012, at 11:43 AM, Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com wrote:
Could be.
I think he has retreated a bit after trying to manage the list and hosting it
on some rural ISP that was the equivalent of two soup cans and a piece of
string.
Yup absolutely! WallySams tars are poor. the game is to keep you
coming in and buying more there. when I ran their tars, I was in
once-twice a year for adjustment/replacement. Once I quit that
cycle, I don't buy nearly as many tars.
BTW, Kelley generally is a good tire. It is an old
On Jun 1, 2012, at 12:32 PM, rdeaf...@aol.com wrote:
Even my bodyshop friend said that I saved over 2 grand
on the work I did .Strokes does many wonders !!
I'll pass on the stroke, thanks.
Rick
Who sometimes IS a stroke...
Sent from my iPhone
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Along with the spiraling deficit, fuel prices have doubled in the last 3
years and dragged everything with it. There's nothing that gets to the
consumer without the use of fossil fuels - often more than once - for
instance, a shipboard container, goes on a train then to a truck.
I won't go
After a recent incident in my 91 300D I am even more skeptical of these
unintended accelerations. As I accelerated up the on ramp the cruise
control linkage dropped loose and became jammed against the engine
keeping us at full acceleration. We were passing through 65 when I
realized it and
Raises hand...
Walt
On Jun 1, 2012 11:41 AM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote:
Gee, who knew a Hyundai could go that fast??
Randy
On 31/05/2012 7:33 PM, Gerry Archer wrote:
The police of South Korea investigate the reasons of a bizarre car
accident, which occurred to the latest
Thanks Rich:
There are several open connections on the box that sits on the valve cover. If
the CD has the photo diagram that might help me make the hookup. I have two
lines and four connectors if I remember correctly. The valve cover was bad so I
had to order another one and my memory faded
On 01/06/2012 1:56 PM, Rick Knoble wrote:
On Jun 1, 2012, at 12:32 PM, rdeaf...@aol.com wrote:
Even my bodyshop friend said that I saved over 2 grand
on the work I did .Strokes does many wonders !!
I'll pass on the stroke, thanks.
Rick
Who sometimes IS a stroke...
Sent from my iPhone
I hope I don't have to deal with that issue. I would have a problem. My
poor old diesel won't stop unless I get out and push the lever under the
hood. I might have to look for a pole to put the front bumper against
and leave it in gear to keep the revs down while I got out to stop it.
Randy
I hope I don't have to deal with that issue. I would have a problem.
My poor old diesel won't stop unless I get out and push the lever
under the hood. I might have to look for a pole to put the front
bumper against and leave it in gear to keep the revs down while I
got out to stop it.
Randy
On 01/06/2012 4:01 PM, Dieselhead wrote:
I hope I don't have to deal with that issue. I would have a problem.
My poor old diesel won't stop unless I get out and push the lever
under the hood. I might have to look for a pole to put the front
bumper against and leave it in gear to keep the revs
Say what? Gas is under $4 now, some places probably under $3.50. 3 years ago
was 2009, gas has been over $2 at least since 2005 which is as far back as I
have record of in my fuel economy spreadsheet. I know I have records back to
2003 somewhere.
So no, fuel prices have NOT doubled in the last
Original Message
Subject:Re: [MBZ] tire opinion
Date: Fri, 01 Jun 2012 17:58:39 -0400
From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
It's the War for Oil that has really brought prices down, what
80 Mph isn't fast
On 6/1/2012 10:41, Randy Bennell wrote:
Gee, who knew a Hyundai could go that fast??
Randy
On 31/05/2012 7:33 PM, Gerry Archer wrote:
The police of South Korea investigate the reasons of a bizarre car
accident, which occurred to the latest model of Hyundai Sonata. The
car
http://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motoramic/jay-leno-goes-bollywood-gives-tata-nano-hot-143656002.html
RLE
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On Jun 1, 2012, at 8:13, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote:
Allan Streib wrote:
Yeah but it seems that tires have not just gone up, they've
Yeah, I put off buying some last year. Now I have to try to find
some that will last more than a couple years for a low annual mileage
cockaroach, uh I mean 240D. I need to clean out the interior, touch
up some paint spots, put tars on and get it licensed, and it should
be ready to go.
I
Gee, who knew a Hyundai could go that fast??
Randy
I do. My associate has one (2011 I think) and it goes fast and gets
good gas mileage. It is the only car made in the last 30 years,
outside a long 126, that I don't mind riding in the back seat. 32 to
25 mpg for a car that size is
On Fri, 1 Jun 2012 14:47:07 -0700 (PDT) Curt Raymond
curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote:
Say what? Gas is under $4 now, some places probably under $3.50. 3
years ago was 2009, gas has been over $2 at least since 2005 which is
as far back as I have record of in my fuel economy spreadsheet. I know
I
Jun 1, 2012, at 10:45 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote:
My records say prices peaked around 13 Jul 08; regular was $4.089/gal and
diesel was $4.809/gal.
Prices dropped to $1.589/gal for regular and $2.329/gal for diesel on
29 Dec 08.
I'd attach a graph, but its larger than the 40
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