Date:         Thu, 9 Nov 2000 17:29:19 -0800
Reply-To:     Craig Spaeth <spaeth@GORGE.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Craig Spaeth <spaeth@GORGE.NET>
Subject:      Current Studded Snow Tire options
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I just came from Les Schwab looking at studded snows for our 90 Westy Multi Van.
We ski a lot and live on the Columbia river gorge (freezing rain central). I
thought I saw on the list that Hakkapelita made a reinforced studded snow. I
found a 4ply reinforced (1450lbs) Hakkapelita that looked nice. They are really
spendy. $400 for set of four. Is there anything stiffer out there? Is there
anything much cheaper? I am a firm believer in really good tires and have sworn
by the Hakka's in the past. Long life and unbelievable traction. I am just trying
to explore the options before taking the plunge.
thanks in advance,
Craig
the Gorge VW club
ps - I have read a lot of what has been in the archives but it seems like
availability on these tires changes almost daily.