---- John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > On Mon, Jan 7, 2013 at 10:35 PM, Rocket J Squirrel < > camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote: > > > Mrs Squirrel's all-wheel drive Subaru Outback was > > doing a bit of sliding about, but my 2WD Vanagon (with 300lbs of sand > > over the rear axle) handled the same stretches with aplomb > > > > Mr. Squirrel ~ > > Don't underestimate the added traction that 300lbs gives you. I carry three > 60lb tubes of sand and a 40lb bag of rock salt in the back in winter and > notice a HUGE difference in the way my 2WD handles icy roads. I routinely did this when I drove pickup trucks, notoriously poor in winter conditions. Now, the only rear wheel drive vehicle I have is the camper. I only drive it for camping, so automatically have it loaded up with camping stuff when going. I've driven in some pretty nasty winter states with it, and not had a problem. But a better winter tire could not hurt. But I still don't know if the BFG tire in 195/75-14 is approved for winter. Even if siped, which would be considered a modification, that would not alter the legal situation. mcneely > > John Meeks > '91 Vanagon MV Phoenix 2.1 > Northern Michigan > > Vanagon Rescue Squad <http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon-Rescue-Squad74.htm> > Android and iOS apps -- David McNeely |
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