Bridgestone Winter Duelers. Absolutely Amazing in all ice, snow, and other winter garbage. I once drove into [or rather off-course!] a 24" fresh snow spot and was able to self-extricate easily using the rear diif-lock [Syncro Westy]. The BS tires are a tad less expensive than Hakkas. Adding weight, in my opinion, is asking for trouble, the van is already weighted well. True snow/winter tires are key. And use FOUR, not two, if you don't like unintended spins! Karl Mullendore Syncro Westy TDI-m, 520,000 km! [just returning from a 10,000 loop from east to west via via WA, OR, and Death Valley] |
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