Date:         Sun, 16 Dec 2007 22:29:29 -0500
Reply-To:     Dave Creasy <mkcdc@VERIZON.NET>
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From:         Dave Creasy <mkcdc@VERIZON.NET>
Subject:      Re: Snow chains
Comments: To: Larry Himli <lhimli@AOL.COM>
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We used some chains on our 85 Westy when got stuck on an unplowed road last
year when Christmas tree cutting. They were not ours, but a fellow who had
some for his small pickup down the road. He had a Westy in his garage
surprisingly. Used as a last resort, very slowly, they worked quite well.
When we got home I insisted my husband try a set on the car which had been
sitting in the garage from who knows when. They fit well enough that they
can be used in an emergency situation. We don't use the Westy that much in
bad conditions but you never know.
Mary
----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry Himli" <lhimli@AOL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2007 3:10 PM
Subject: Snow chains


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