I have the same tires Continental Contact tires, they are EXCELLENT on snow and ice - we get plenty of both here in Winnipeg. Once caveat though, there is some anecdotal evidence (happened to me) that they have a predilection for belts going South. Had a thump-thump - tire had a bulge. Got it replaced, under warranty. I am going to use the same tires next time, FWIW. Besides, they look great. Marshall Ruskin 84 Westy "Iron Igloo"
>Continental Contacs: > >Brian, > >I have had a set for a couple of years now and I feel that they are the >best tires I've had on my '84GL since new. However, I don't have a Westy, >so I don't know whether they are appropriate for you. > >They are not fancy tires. I have never used them in snow. In rain they >are much better than the Michelin XZX truck tires that my vanagon came with >new. They are smooth and quiet. And, they are inexpensive. > >Mike '84GL Phoenix, AZ > |
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