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Date:         Sun, 15 Jun 2014 17:03:37 -0300
Reply-To:     Robert Fisher <garciasghostvw@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Robert Fisher <garciasghostvw@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: I rather drive the Vanagon (snow tires)
Comments: To: mcneely4@cox.net
In-Reply-To:  <20140615141438.600MN.127577.imail@eastrmwml214>
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Being a novice myself, I eventually went with the local conventional
wisdom, which of course was snow shoes on all four. Breaking traction in
the front while the rears continue biting normally can make for some
interesting moments.
Based on my limited experience, I agree that having the same grip (more or
less) on both ends is beneficial. Many people around here use studs; I
haven't seen any chains yet.




> So, help me out here.  Back in the day, before front wheel drive, we
> always mounted a pair of snow tires on the rear, regular highway tires on
> the front, and if we mounted chains we put them on the rear.
>
> --
>
Cya,
Robert


'87 2.1/Auto GL
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