Date: Mon, 16 Dec 2013 18:55:08 -0800
Reply-To: Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: snow tires
In-Reply-To: <52AFBABF.9070304@turbovans.com>
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Hakkapelittas
..have an aggressive tread and they also are heavily sipped, which gives
good grip on ice...for a no studded tire. I had to settle for 195s this
set..can't feel much difference. I like they are narrow, found narrow
tires work better on hard slick or in deep snow
On Dec 16, 2013 6:44 PM, "Scott Daniel" <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:
> What I like are Studless Winter Tires..
> such as the Bridgestone Blizzack.
> Other companies have their versions as well.
>
> I didn't put my new Blizzacks on a Vanagon , but on a 2WD rear wheel
> drive turbo volvo sedan..
> instant magic. Loved 'em immediately. On all 4 wheels of course.
>
> it's not only their tread design,
> it's the rubber compound used too - specifically formulated for ice and
> snow and cold slippery surfaces.
>
> Scott
>
> On 12/16/2013 6:32 PM, Dennis Haynes wrote:
>
>> With the alloy wheels (not a standard option until 87) you can go with a
>> 225/70-14 tire. This will be slightly taller and 40mm wider than stock.
>> The
>> standard load index for this size is 98 or 99 which is a small step above
>> the 97 the factory205/70-14XL tires had from the factory. There a number
>> of
>> tire choices still available in this size including a Nokian.
>>
>> Do note that the term "Snow" tires is fading and now the move is towards
>> "winter" performance. Part of this is that tires that have really deep
>> grooves and stuff to go through deep snow then fail on icy roads or even
>> slush. It's all about compromise and which characteristics are real
>> important. "Winter" tires should also be used on all 4 wheels. Nokian also
>> has some good options for all-season tires that also work very well in
>> Winter.
>>
>> Dennis
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
>> Of
>> Dake Collins
>> Sent: Monday, December 16, 2013 8:09 AM
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Subject: snow tires
>>
>> Wu-Wei, my '84 Westy with standard 14" alloy rims, has informed me with
>> great enthusiasm and a sense of urgency that she needs new snow tires for
>> Christmas. I've looked around the Belfast Maine area and I get conflicting
>> opinions of little or no value so I'm turning to my trusted sources on
>> "the
>> List" - What are your recommendations for snow tires?
>>
>>
>> Thanks & Happy Holidays,
>>
>> Dake 'Ian' Collins
>> Wu-Wei '84 Westy
>>
>>
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