"Tossed out", as in offered up, recommended.

On Mon, 14 Mar 2005 06:07:08 -0500, Imminent Vengeance
<me@privacy.net> wrote:

>Monroe wrote:
>
>> Looking for a good tire for a 2001 Civic sedan for highway commuting
>> in rural Alberta. I'd say 90% of my driving is along major highway
>> arteries, 5% city, 5% gravel. The stock Firestones and replacement BFG
>> T/A M80's didn't fare well in longevity. BFG's were worn down badly
>> after just 43,000 km (surprising for a 130,000 km tire).. Looking for
>> an excellent tire wet or dry with good longevity. Toyo Ultra's, Toyo
>> Spectrum's, Yoko Avid, Bridgestone Turanza have been tossed out by
>> locals. Local Kal Tire is pushing a Kal/Michelin Agility as well as
>> some house brand premium TBC Grand Tour. Kal is also offering their
>> house brand Superlite rims's as very good; this combined with a hub
>> insert to assure proper fit. While I'm at it, not at all familiar with
>> the pro/con, but how would moving from a 14 in (stock) to 15 in rim
>> be? Lot's of questions . . . few answers at this end. Thanks for any
>> and all.
>
>What do you mean those tires were "tossed out" by locals? Do they not
>carry them, or did they discourage them? As far as the Bridgestone
>Turanza goes, there are a few different Turanza lines, with the LS line
>being rated as one of the best all-season tires currently in production.

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Monroe