Date:         Sat, 26 Jul 2003 19:27:24 -0400
Reply-To:     Steve <steve-rsv@SNET.NET>
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From:         Steve <steve-rsv@SNET.NET>
Subject:      Fw: [ev_update] 2003 evc camper snow tires
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Lee Kouns asked for Info:

Calling all experts at driving in snow & ice!
This southern California couple is headed to the mountainous snow
country of South Lake Tahoe for the winter. Thanks in advance for your
experience.
Lee Kouns
87 Westy
88 Westy


> My Snow tire Info :

 > I put   4 - 215-65-16 studded Nokian Hakkapeliitta C2's ( 6 ply light
truck tires )  on my >2002 EVC, last Feb.....  Two will cause wierd problems
with the other end coming around in >corners.  How do I know this my wifes
car a Celica  has 4 Studded Hak's ,  my EVC has 4, >+  my 94 Tauras wagon
only has front studded Hak's and it just loves to spin out.  The two >other
cars never have this problem.. I will be adding two more this winter on the
tauras ( it's >my winter crasher ) .. As far as the EVC with these tires
it's a now like a TANK, the original >Dunlops were CRAP....  .


>   Rims  Info --  from Tire Rack

> Part #  X45478  -  16x6   5-112 Eurovan   St
>  $ 49.00 ea. Shipped Fed x 2 day total $230.40
> 1-800-428-8355     1-574-287-2345
>  My  Hakkapeliitta dealer in Ct is   :  IMPORT TIRE CO.    111 National
Drive  >Glastonbury Ct 06033    860-633-0254  or  1-800-288-1030  Pete
 >Very nice place to do business with ..  Third car I have put Hak's on in 2
years..

Good luck........

Just my 10 cents worth.........

Steve D
East Hartford Ct.