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Old 10-08-2015, 03:33 PM   #1 (permalink)
orange4boy
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Help Me convince Nokian to Make the Entyre in 165/65/14

Hi,

I have been using the Nokian LRR Entyre on my daily driver 2003 Prius now for a year. This tire is fantastic. It has excellent grip, crisp road feel and turn-in and long tread wear (UTQG 700 A A) proven by over a year of tough, spirited driving including several road trips and a night time emergency stop in wet weather to avoid hitting a rabbit who crossed the road. They are very quiet as well. MPGs are always in the 50's in the winter and 60's in the summer.

I want Nokian to start to make these tires for the Insight and the Mirage to give us a long lasting sporty alternative to the fast wearing, relatively low grip RE92s.

If you would like to see this tire in our sizes please shoot them an email. Thanks.

This is what I wrote:

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Hi.

Love your tires. I have used your WR G2, Hakka R and the Entyres on my 2003 Toyota Prius and they are excellent. (185/65/R14). In addition to the low rolling resistance of these tires, I am impressed by their fantasic grip and long tread wear. l Unfortunately, there is no Nokian all season LRR tire in the size for my 2000 Honda Insight: 165/65/R14. The new fuel efficient Mitsubishi Mirage also uses this size tire so there will be a growing market for this tire. There are very few options in this size and the green reputation of your company would be enhanced by an entry in this growing market niche. Do you have any plans of introducing this size to your line?

Thanks

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