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Date:         Thu, 3 Dec 2015 10:14:22 -0700
Reply-To:     OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Snow Tire Recommendation
Comments: To: Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <CAFdLW6=VLfsE_EcZrmZFFpNJCEGE4XjohDByCk7Nnczb_yzMUw@mail.gmail.com>
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        In most SlipperySituations the Bigger the FootPrint the Better ~ So go with the 


Biggest Tire you feel comfortable running on your Van ~


        Larger Diameter has the ExtraAdvantage that it Puts Less Torque ToTheGround


which Translates to Harder To Spin ~ & a Longer LeverArm for your Brakes to DealWith


which Translates to Harder to LockUp ~


        Those Gen'Grab' AT2s are a Great AllAround Choice ~ A friend of mine & I do a lot


of Vanagon Rehab & that is Usually the Tire of Choice ~




On 3 Dec , 2015, at 9:00 AM, Dan N wrote:


> I don't live in snowy/icy area but I have 14" General AT2 tires. They are
> studdable (pre-drilled holes)
> 
> http://www.tirerack.com/winter/tech/techpage.jsp?techid=151
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