Date:         Mon, 10 Nov 2014 11:24:52 -0500
Reply-To:     Harold Teer <teer.vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Harold Teer <teer.vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: winter driving to Spokane
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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