Does it make sense to install 4 studded m&s tires for the winter on my 2wd 88' Westy camper? Last winter I slid all over the place with fairly new RO8' tires on the Westy. There was only about 1/4 of wet snow on main street St. J Vermont. We are still planning our trip to Yorktown Va. After thanksgiving. I want to have a safe trip. Any thoughts! Dennis J Dennis Jowell Scotch Hollow Farm Newbury, Vermont
> On Oct 24, 2016, at 12:49 PM, KIM BRENNAN <kimbrennan@MAC.COM> wrote: > > I have used Comtrac and Winter Comtrac tires on my syncros. The summer ones wear very well. The winter ones are good as well and quieter than the Nokians I have used. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Oct 24, 2016, at 11:27 AM, Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >> >> I've just run a few tanks of gas through my tintop 84 5 sp with new >> Vredistein comtrac tires on the rear(2 wd). These were pointed out by >> Dennis...195/14 c , a commercial van tire. They are fine at about $100 >> each from tires easy.com...free delivery. >> >> I have to agree with Scott, who's always suggested "c" rears and "d" >> fronts...it does make the Vanagon handle well... The 195 size measures >> about 6" more in circumference than the 205-70R 14 Go Form brand I took >> off... approximately 10% higher gearing for my van...makes for more shifts >> on the highway at speed as I "baby" my aging ABA Jetta motor by NOT lugging >> it...55mph is now right at 3700rpm in 4th gear...so longer more substantial >> hwy grades find me in 4th more often, while 5th is about 10% lower >> revving... We'll see on fuel consumption, but I'm guessing it will decline >> a little from my past 25~...mpg. |
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