Date:         Sat, 19 Dec 2009 12:13:12 -0800
Reply-To:     Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Snow in DC
Comments: To: Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@mac.com>
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  Yeah but what about the other people out and about?  It's them you have to
worry about.  The ones in their Lexus SUVs or the Escalade, or the Suburban
or Humvee....Those guys are thinking (if they are even thinking at
all)..."Hey, I got a four wheeler...I'm ok to go fast as I want...." except
few of them realize they don't stop any better than a 2wd on ice and
snow...   So if you are out playing around, keep you eye on the mirrors and
watch out at intersections or hill bottoms....
  Don Hanson

On Sat, Dec 19, 2009 at 11:56 AM, Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@mac.com> wrote:

> Oh, what fun it is in a Syncro Vanagon!
>
> Okay, warning, most folk really shouldn't drive in these conditions (18-20+
> inches of snow). My van of choice for this is my 91 non-GL syncro Vanagon,
> which has an SVX engine (extra weight helps for traction), equipped with
> 215/75R16 Nokian Hakka tires (snow and ice rated). Hence I have tons of
> ground clearance and lots of traction.
>
> I came to a complete stop, cranked the steering wheel all the way over, and
> practically turned around in place.
>
> This rocks!
>
> PS. Last time I did this the van was shod with 225/70R15 Vredestein Winter
> Comtracs, which also worked great in the snow. The Hakka's give the van a
> little more ground clearance.
>