Date: Wed, 11 Jan 2006 21:45:36 GMT From: Laura K <lauraknospamousergraphics.com> Subject: Re: New tyres fitted to rear?
"Al" <alistairdorenospamo.com> wrote in news:Ocexf.106311$D47.35437nospamnews.blueyonder.co.uk: > Just had two new tyres fitted to my 1987 900 Aero. > > Costco insisted that the new tyres were fitted to the rear not the > front, apparently they have been told by Michelin not to carry out > customers wishes and fit newer tyres to the front. They were playing a > "police" video which demonstrated the "problem" i.e. more grip on the > new front tyres leads to the car oversteer and skidding/spinning. > I would find a tire place that puts the tires where I want them since I'm paying for them. I would listen to any objections they might have, but it would be with the understanding that I, the customer, makes the decision. That said, I wouldn't use Firestones anyway. Had them on a couple of non- Saabs and really didn't like anything about them.
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