Date: Mon, 16 Dec 2013 21:27:21 -0800
Reply-To: Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
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From: Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
Subject: Re: snow tires-check this site!
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Any tires for sale there that are suitable for vanagons?
What I see are too big and production seems to delayed.
Alistair
> On Dec 16, 2013, at 9:05 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote:
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> http://www.greendiamondtire.com/
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> From: Scott Daniel [mailto:scottdaniel@turbovans.com]
> Sent: Monday, December 16, 2013 9:45 PM
> To: Dennis Haynes; vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: snow tires
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> What I like are Studless Winter Tires..
> such as the Bridgestone Blizzack.
> Other companies have their versions as well.
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> 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.
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> it's not only their tread design,
> it's the rubber compound used too - specifically formulated for ice and snow
> and cold slippery surfaces.
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> On 12/16/2013 6:32 PM, Dennis Haynes wrote:
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> Dennis
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> -----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
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> 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?
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> Thanks & Happy Holidays,
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> Dake 'Ian' Collins
> Wu-Wei '84 Westy