[s-cars] Gislaved now tire follow up - how I got a deal!

[Lee Levitt]

Hmm. Looks like they're a challenger to the RSi or Hakka 2, and 
less expensive.

I ran Gislaveds for years before I starting running the original 
Hakkas. I'm pretty happy with the Nokians, but wouldn't mind a 
less expensive alternative.

Here's an interesting set of reviews:

http://www.google.com/translate?langpair=sv|en&u=http://www.smartson.se/test/bil/gislaved-nordfrost-5.htm

Lee



On Thu Dec 04 09:07:02 CST 2008, chris chambers 
<fastscirocco_2000 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Gentz,
> 
> after doing alot of research and finding alot of praise I opted 
> for the
> Gislaved Nordfrost tires. These tires have consistently ranked 
> highly
> in tests/reviews.
> 
> The local Discount tire had them in stock, quoted me $85 ea. 
> which was
> better than Greg Galinsky had quoted, and they were already here 
> so I
> wouldn't have to pay for shipping.
> 
> My research confirmed that General Altimax Artic is the same tire
> as the Gislaved Nordfrost. Continental owns both General and 
> Gislaved,
> has reporteddly confirmed they are the same tire and the local 
> Discount
> tire rep agreed with this.
> 
> Conincidentally Discount Tire asks $85 for either tire, while the 
> Tire rack currently has the General Altimax Artic 195-65-15 for 
> $57.
> With printouts in hand from Discount Tire and Tire rack's 
> websites I asked for a price match and received one.
> 
> Including mounting and balancing total cost for 4 new Gislaved
> Nordfrost 5 tires was $297.68
> 
> Hope this info helps anyone else shopping for snow tires.
> 
> Chris
> 
>  Make April 15th just another day http://www.fairtax.org
> 
> 
> 
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