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A 10 ply tire will never flex like a 6 ply...
-Curt
Date: Fri, 20 Sep 2013 10:08:57 -0400
From: Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT but back to diesels
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-Curt
Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2013 17:05:14 -0500
From: Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca
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Sort of an extension
In your situation I would have gone for a diesel a long time ago.
I live a bit over 20 miles out of town where we work and go
shopping. Went to a diesel for myself over 20 years ago, full
size van. Wife still has gas because a new small truck with
diesel is not available and she needs
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Sort of an extension of the truck for Jaime thread, but at what point in
terms of use do you folks
A 10 ply tire will never flex like a 6 ply...
-Curt
Date: Fri, 20 Sep 2013 10:08:57 -0400
From: Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT but back to diesels
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Some of us think that there is no point where a gasser makes sense when
buying a used truck. A Diesel is going to last longer, on average, even if
not maintained well. They only come in 3/4 ton or bigger so you get better
brakes, 10 ply tires that roll easier, bigger bearings and u-joints that
Sort of an extension of the truck for Jaime thread, but at what point in
terms of use do you folks think a diesel makes sense?
I only run about 12K miles a year on my truck, but of that about 8200
miles will be highway miles this year.
I do regular runs to the lake which is about a 350 mile
Randy wrote:
Sort of an extension of the truck for Jaime thread, but at what
point in terms of use do you folks think a diesel makes sense?
Always? Or if it's an available option - I haven't found a diesel
line trimmer or chainsaw suitable for my uses.
As I said in another post, I don't