---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:13:13 -0400 From: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> Subject: And do get all 4. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Mike Elliott Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 11:50 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Snow newbie needs snow tire recommendation So I hear. Just gotta find some here in Bend. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott
If you have extra money you want to spend, Dennis may be right, but I've never seen the need to put snow tires on non-drive wheels. 25 years of winters in Jackson Hole, Wy. where winter is long and roads aren't plowed that well. If you get studded tires, then yes, get four..If you drive a Syncro, get four. Otherwise, normal tires with a good tread will work just as well and aren't usually so pricey as Hakepelitikas (sp?).. Take your van to a deserted driving venue and experiment with it in the snow and on the ice. Learn how to drive it in slick conditions, but be very aware that you'll encounter other 'snow-idiots' who have not a clue as to how to behave on snowy roads...and drive 'defensively... Don Hanson |
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