Date:         Mon, 17 Dec 2007 09:35:12 -0500
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Subject:      automatic chainsRe: Snow chains
Comments: To: Todd Olson <todd.olson@CHARTER.NET>
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If there is one option that the vanagon  could use it would be automatic
tire chains.
School busses in my township, (because they rape us for taxes)  have
automatic chains.
I believe they were invented with my tax dollars.   Its a simple thing
that hang under the
bus and when engaged it drops and  spins in front of the tire.
Obviously  on some
type of spring setup.  A Vanagon may not have the room for these, but
maybe food for thought.



Todd Olson wrote:

>Hi Larry,
>Check these GoClaws out. I just found them online. I also have been thinking
>about getting chains for off-roading in my Westy. The GoClaws look like they
>would be the perfect solution and an excellent upgrade to the standard
>chains. It would appear that you can drive these on hard pack snow or
>pavement without rattling your fillings in your teeth loose. There are
>several videos to watch on the site to gain a better understanding of how
>they work.
>http://www.flextrax.com/index.php
>
>Wishing you many miles of smiles!
>
>Todd Olson
>Buses By the Beach
>
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>Date:    Sun, 16 Dec 2007 13:10:15 -0700
>From:    Larry Himli <lhimli@AOL.COM>
>Subject: Snow chains
>
>Past experience with the 87 Westy in snow or sand hasn't been too good.=20
>Heading to Telluride over the holidays but don't want to chance hitting snow
>without better traction.  Any suggestions for chains, etc.  I've got
>standard 14" tires.  Thanks
>
>Larry
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