Date:         Tue, 19 Dec 2006 15:59:42 +0000
Reply-To:     dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>
Subject:      Re: Winter tire option
Comments: To: John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <d81c42190612190639y4ecce652t86770020e00983b0@mail.gmail.com>
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These really should be fitted to all fours so you can also stop and steer.

Dennis

----- Original Message -----
From: John Meeks
Date: Tuesday, December 19, 2006 9:46 am
Subject: Re: Winter tire option
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM

> On 12/18/06, Dennis Haynes wrote:
> > http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Continental
> >
> oWinter&vehicleSearch=false&partnum=8QR4VWC&fromCompare1=yes&place=0>
> >
> &tireModel=VancoWinter&vehicleSearch=false&partnum=8QR4VWC&fromCompare1=yes&> place=0
> > For those that want the OEM size tire in a winter design, here
> is a deal.
> > Dennis
> >
>
> Folks~~
> I have these tires on the rear of my 85 GL. The tread does not look
> especially aggressive
> but the specs are impressive. Road noise is minimal. They do
> well in
> deep snow as well as slush. Right after I got these tires, the snow
> melted and weather has been mild. We have had some heavy rain though
> and they seem to stick to the road in these conditions too. I do have
> 150 lbs of bagged salt over the rear axle and that makes a difference.
> I'm waiting for some icy conditions before I write a recommendation
> for The Roadhaus Tire Guide, but so far I'm liking them.
>
> Safe Travels,
> John Meeks
>
> Vanagon Rescue Squad
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>
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