Date:         Wed, 27 Aug 2003 16:00:54 EDT
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From:         George Goff <THX0001@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Winter tires?
Comments: To: matt@THEHEYDONS.COM
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In a message dated 8/26/03 4:44:30 PM, matt@THEHEYDONS.COM writes:

<< Does anyone have a winter/snow tire recommendation for a Vanagon Camper? >>

Matt, my man, you have but two from which to choose: Nokian Hakkapeliitta's
or Vredesteins.  Either one in the Vanagon-specific rating and size, of course,
is money well spent.  I have been using the Hakka's for more than a dozen
years.  Before that, it was the Vredesteins.  The only reason I gave up on the
Vredesteins was that a ready source for them dried up, but, they are now
becoming more available once again.  Ignore any other recommendations.

Something to consider: urban myth has it that state law in Finland mandates
that proper winter tires must be mounted on cars from November until May.
Hakkapeliitta's are made in Finland . . . do you see where I am headed with this?

George