Conventional wisdom dictates that fully inflated tires are better in "Snow" ... and underinflated tires are better in "Mud". I'm not sure which is better (if either) on ice. Mike Houlton, Maine
Daniel Stevens wrote: > There's also a differant learning curve with vanagons then many other > VWs > > after a few driving sessions in the snow then 4" won't stop you as > easily. > > that and good tires with a little underinflated squish.. > I run my tires in the 30s for heavy snow and back up once the roads are > dry and going to stay that way.. > > it takes a bit more mental effort to keep on top of it. but aired down > tires have A_LOT more traction then inflated to the max ones. > > food for thought.. > > Dan in upstate snowbelt NY (though my camper is put down for the winter > this year) > > Subject: > > > Hi > I have heard it before. Some have no trouble in the snow. What's the > secret? > I am completely stuck in nearly no snow. 4 inches last night to be > precise. > I shovel, I use salt, kitty litter and well I get stuck in the street. > help. > cindy > |
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