Date:         Sun, 16 Dec 2007 14:55:18 -0600
Reply-To:     Max Wellhouse <maxjoyce@IPA.NET>
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From:         Max Wellhouse <maxjoyce@IPA.NET>
Subject:      Re: Snow chains
Comments: To: Larry Himli <lhimli@AOL.COM>
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I bought a set of Campbell chains from Napa for my 185-14's and the
last time I used them was scouting the Birkebeiner XC ski race course
in Wisconsin in 2005.  got stuck in the valley of a logging road and
the Agilis tires are crap in snow, new or bald.  Two snowmbilers
helped me get to where I could jack up each wheel and get the chains
on and they did get me back to civilization, but man arethey noisy
and don't drive very fast with them.  they are definitely a last resprt.

I just ordered a $500 set of the Bus Depot snow tires and we'll see
how they do with only 3.5 months of winter left.  I'll give a full
report once they get installed.

DM&FS

At 02:10 PM 12/16/2007, Larry Himli wrote:

>Past experience with the 87 Westy in snow or sand hasn't been too good.
>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