Re: 4K headlights and Blizzaks

[Robert Phillips <r3rfp@dax.cc.uakron.edu>]

On Tue, 19 Dec 1995, hroth wrote:

> I also purchased a set of 4 Bridgestone Blizzaks for the 4K. These are an
> odd kind of tire: they are treated as a winter radial for the first 3 winters
> only. After that time their special soft high-traction tread wears off and

I knew I guy with a late model 16V GTi that had a set that only lasted 
*one* winter.  When that goey "cellulosey" grip wears off, they can be 
quite slick in the snow.  Watch 'em!

Robert Phillips
The University of Akron Sociology Department-------Akron, Ohio