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Offline ibo

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« on: December 04, 2004, 08:19:58 pm »
how is Gislaved (swedish brand) Eurofrost or Nordfrost's performance (tracking and biting) in deep snow and ice?

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« Reply #1 on: December 04, 2004, 09:25:13 pm »
I have a set of four Nordfrost and they are excellent in anything.  They are directional and can be studded.  Good wear as well.
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« Reply #2 on: December 04, 2004, 10:38:58 pm »
Where do you get these tires cheap in Toronto,Volvo dealer seems to be an expensive option
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« Reply #3 on: December 05, 2004, 05:21:54 am »
ok thanks steve.
the price in Turkey is about 80USD for nordfrost 195x 65x 15
i will buy it then tomorrow .
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« Reply #4 on: December 05, 2004, 09:29:22 am »
Ibo; That is exactly the same size I have.  80 USD is about a 100 dollars CDN and that is a really good price here in Canada at least.

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Are you with the Turkish military? Canadian or American?  Do you use amalgam fillings?  Do you think they are a long tern health risk or simply better than doing nothing?

FountainPen:  Yes, Volvo dealer would suck big time.  Most Volvo dealers offer a set on rims for basically cost when you buy off them.  I took that deal and when I traded my S70 in on a Bimmer I of course kept them and they went directly on a Saab.  They are a great tire and I have no idea where you can get them for a decent price.



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« Reply #5 on: December 05, 2004, 11:30:29 am »
Fountainpen, not sure what location you are in, but a fellow Volvo owner went to Automotive Import Market in Markham Ontario, and said he got a good deal on the Gislaved Nordfrost III.
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« Reply #6 on: December 05, 2004, 12:32:04 pm »
hi steve..
i m Turkish and in Turkish Army as military dentist..(1.Lieutenant now, next year i ll be captain)
we dont use amalgam fillings..instead of amalgams i prefer and use posterior composite fillings which is both more aestetic and resistant to occlusal forces.
as to health problem related to amalgam fillings;
since MERCURY is hazardous for human being, amalgam alloys with Mercury is not being preferred by many dentist in the world,but in terms of leakage the composite materials have handicaps.
:-)
i go skiing weekends.so i need a tire which is able to track in snow and icey surfaces..i think  
nordfrost 3 is better for my purpose..
thanks u
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« Reply #7 on: December 05, 2004, 01:18:22 pm »
A friend of mine got the Gislaveds from a place in Brampton called Tire World (I think) a couple years back, and said they were a pretty good deal.
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« Reply #8 on: December 05, 2004, 05:05:52 pm »
Yikes..give me MERCURY anyday...."POSTERIOR composite fillings"!!!...we call 'em dingleberries here..sure are resistant to occlussional forces...!!!and that's saying a mouthfull....
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« Reply #9 on: December 06, 2004, 11:15:19 pm »
S60,thanks for info.
UnfortunatelyAIM ran out of the Nordfrost III for 400$ all in.
Now thinking of their recommended Semperit,380 all in or
the end of run Dunlop Graspic DS-1 at Sam's Club,(they dont have the newer DS-2) ,at 430$ all in.Do you know of any other location that sell the Nordfrsot.Dealer want 130 each excluding tax and installation.Wow and cut me off too(Volvo Villa)
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« Reply #10 on: December 07, 2004, 04:24:38 pm »
RNJ Tire Sales in Pickering deals with Gislaved.  This is a single-owner-operator shop as far as I know.  His name is Paul phone # 905-420-3686.  I would not expect his prices to be the cheapest, but he comes highly recommended by the guy from whom I bought my A4.  This person was a weekend racer, and said Paul is the only person he'd trust to install tires on his vehicle.

PS - I have heard a few good things about Semperits also.

(Message edited by Mark on December 07, 2004)
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