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posted 05-13-2002 12:34 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for cnote6     send a private message to cnote6   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by cnote6
As I was checking on some rear tires for a Prowler today I was told that they will be no longer made. This seemed alittle strange but with the HPs in that size the EMTs sales took a dive.

Now they still have alot out there but this was just a NOTICE.

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posted 05-13-2002 12:46 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Marty Usher     send a private message to Marty Usher   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by Marty Usher
So what now - a run on what's left? Wait - I switched to Dunlops!

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posted 05-13-2002 12:50 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Larry Summers     send a private message to Larry Summers   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by Larry Summers
What are EMT's and HP's?
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posted 05-13-2002 12:56 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for cnote6     send a private message to cnote6   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by cnote6
HPs are non-runflat
EMTs are runflat

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posted 05-13-2002 01:44 PM           send a private message to cnote6   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by Todd Cameron
hey now, talking about "that sucks"

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posted 05-13-2002 03:01 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for dpena     send a private message to dpena   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by dpena
EMT

[E]xtended [M]obility [T]ire

Just look at your tires and you will see the EMT stamp.

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Is Goodyear not obligated to produce tires like Chrysler is supposed to make parts for 10 years?

I for one am getting a little disturbed by all the accessories and other stuff being discontinued. The Prowler was always planed to be a 5 year run, so it should not be a surprise to anyone.

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posted 05-13-2002 04:43 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for BeWare     send a private message to BeWare   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by BeWare
Gary, I agree big time. This bites. This is getting really old in a hurry.

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So, what's the cost for the rear tires? With these gears, I'm going to need to get new tires next summer. Should I plan on getting them this year instead?

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posted 05-13-2002 06:43 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Rickster     send a private message to Rickster   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by Rickster
Wanted, 2000 Yellow Prowler, need spare parts for everything being discontinued.

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Will another tire manufacturer make run-flats?
I had a double flat a couple months ago and it saved me.
I would feel insecure with just regular tires.
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posted 05-13-2002 07:48 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for WildCat     send a private message to WildCat   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by WildCat
I figured when my car needed tires I would not be able to afford them...Looks like I was right, guess when the tires wear out it will be up on blocks

Someone will be making tires that will work but might not be able to get run flats...but who knows. Uniroyal has been making self sealing tires for some time...as the tire industry evolves maybe all tires will be run flat

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My feeling is that there will always be 20" tires available as more and more people are installing oversized wheels on their vehicles.

You would be better off worrying about getting the tire pressure sensors than worrying about getting tires.

In just a few years many of the batteries in our tire sensors will be dead and there may not be anything to replace them with. I've been told the prowler style sensors have already been replaced with updated versions on newer and different model cars and are using different frequencies.
When the time comes and if parts are not available, just put a piece of black tape over the light, put on some standard tires, drive it and smile.

That said,,, I ordered a set of Goodyear EMT today for the rear of my car from "tirerack.com" $294.00 each plus taxes and shipping as I seem to wear mine out faster than most people.

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Lord of Wisdom - can't imagine why you are wearing tires out faster than the rest of us

Hope Julie and you enjoy the great northwest and Canada, this summer!

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"I for one am getting a little disturbed by all the accessories and other stuff being discontinued"

Gary I agree with you, if this keeps up we will be lucky to see 20% of the Kats on the road in 10 years. It is already becoming very expensive to own a Prowler.

How many people are going to want to own or buy a Prowler as they do other collectibles if the price to maintain them is way up there.

With such a small amount of cars produced and DC not ensuring stock. I don't see small suppliers stepping up to the plate without charging an arm and a leg for whatever.


Let's hope the DC network stays alive long enough for us to all enjoy our Kats before we need to each buy 1 or 2 as parts cars to keep one on the road.

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Goodrich makes great run flats, I have a set,, ZR rated,, no need to worry about tire folks,,,,, other parts maybe,, but not tires,, and there are plenty of non run flats,,

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Thanks for the info on the tires, John....

I find it interesting that all of a sudden everyone is complaining about the discontinuation of accessories, etc. I know that some owners were buying things like splash guards, bras and car covers, but how much interest was there in all the other available accessories until the "panic posts" went up and there was a run on everything which then caused an immediate shortage? Perhaps if these items were being purchased right along, DC would have seen a need for them and may not have elected to discontinue them.

If you remember the brochure that I posted that was sent out announcing a "clearance" sale, that was in the making before the "run" on items. They thought they were going to be stuck with all these things, as no one was buying anything. Go figure!

They are at least making an attempt to accommodate us by reordering some of these items. They've added 32 more trailers after finding available parts. The mats are supposed to be ordered, even if they will only be silver. Let's give them a chance to discuss the items that everyone had a chance to post.

Even if they don't reorder some things, there are always aftermarket companies who could jump on the wagon and produce comparable items.

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I waited because I was told, at one time, that production would run to June of 2003.

They need to make more top latches available,,,,,the day will come. JMO

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Ah...Supply & demand! Does suck! But such is the way of discontinued items...like our Prowlers! Open your billfolds cause it ain't gonna be cheap for parts & accessories as time goes by! JMO

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I still think in a few years, a "high mile" Kat may be worth more as a parts car than as a rolling entity...intend to keep my orange one for a future parts donor for other Kats I own......

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posted 05-14-2002 11:14 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for cnote6     send a private message to cnote6   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by cnote6
I bet if you parted out your Kat now you would get more for it. Wheels ,seats,top, front a-arms,motor??

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Probably not enough demand for lots of used parts yet...will take a few years I think....

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Well BF Goodrich makes a run flat. I know I have them on the rear of the car.

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