I run snow tires on my van year-round, and love it. I spend quite a bit of time on logging roads, plus I had a set of new snows, so I thought I'd try it. I love the ride, however probably don't get as good gas mileage. I LOVE my Westy in the snow, it handles like a dream! The only thing is it's darned COLD to drive.... Lorraine 1981 Westy "MIA" JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: In a message dated 9/27/05 7:27:31 PM Eastern Daylight Time, vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM writes:
> A wider > tire will generally provide better dry-weather traction (all things being > equal), but on the flip side it is more prone to hydroplaning than a > narrower tire and can have worse traction in snow.
how many of us really drive our "pride and joys" in the snow and salt??? hmmmm???? :<) i know some folks who dont even drive their westys in the rain :<) you know who u are (half the people on this list.. LOL) plus 2wd vanagons suck in the snow no matter what tire you run.. yes a thinner tire will be less prone to hydroplaning on wet roads, but a wider tire will give you better handling and less body roll...
so its a pretty even toss up IMO.. chris
Lorraine Sym 1981 Westy "MIA"
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