Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 21:30:39 -0500
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From: James <jk_eaton@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: winter driving to Spokane
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Harold, I feel the same way about the Michelin xIce3 tires we put on our Matrix two winters ago - incredible grip, control, and safety in snow and wet, and on glare ice, great fuel economy, and reasonably quiet and comfortable ride. I can get out and go when my neighbours with AWD CUVs are driveway bound.
James
Ottawa, ON
> Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 11:24:52 -0500
> From: teer.vanagon@GMAIL.COM
> Subject: Re: winter driving to Spokane
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>
> On Sun, Nov 9, 2014 at 4:25 PM, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote:
>
> >
> > Of course we would be winter prepped, with proper tires, emergency gear,
> > food and prepared for multi-day stops if necessary.
> >
> > My apologies, but this drive will not involve my camper, which has already
> > been moved to Spokane, but rather my Prius.
> >
> > Thanks, Dave McNeely
> >
>
>
> Dave,
>
> I second Dennis's recommendation on the Nokian WRG3 for the Prius. Last
> Fall, I put 4 on our 2006 Prius and after one year of driving on them, I
> have the following observations: First, they are truly low rolling
> resistance tires and we are getting the best MPG we have observed since
> buying the Prius. Secondly and most importantly, they are incredible
> snow/ice tires. For a period of time last winter we had snow packed and at
> times, ice covered roads. Our Subaru with new expensive all season tires
> with good consumer ratings for snow could not hold a candle to the Prius as
> far as winter driving was concerned--stopping power, handling, and starting
> from a dead stop was exceptional. We left the all wheel drive Subaru in
> the driveway and only used the Prius when the roads were snow or ice
> covered or we expected snow when travelling. I feel so comfortable with
> the Prius and the WRG3 for winter driving, that when we sold the Subaru, we
> replaced it with a two wheel drive vehicle.
>
> If the WRG3 were available for the 14" rims on a Westy in the proper load
> range, they would be my preferred tire. As it is, if and when I upgrade
> the rims to a larger size, I will go with a rim that allows me to use the
> proper WRG3 on the Westy.
>
> Harold
>
> Harold Teer
> 1991 Westy -- VANGAUX
> Harrisonburg, VA
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