Date: Fri, 4 Nov 2016 07:32:07 -0400
Reply-To: Dennis Jowell <dennisjowell@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Dennis Jowell <dennisjowell@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: 14" tires, report...
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Stuart
This is a new defensive technique I will have to try. It would have been interesting to try this last year when I was sliding down Main Street in St. Johnsbury during that surprise light snow fall. I know it works on all my racing dirt bikes (Yamaha + Husqvarna)
Thanks for the suggestion and reminder.
Dennis J
Dennis Jowell
Scotch Hollow Farm
Newbury, Vermont
> On Nov 2, 2016, at 6:38 PM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Yes, it's a great solution for all four wheels. I ran this way here in the
> NW when my '84 was a daily driver with very good results, including in the
> mountains.
>
> Steering was great, but you'll need "poor man's positraction"--using the
> parking brake to stop wheel spin when you get stuck or fishtail. Just hold
> the button in and modulate your pull, it works amazingly well. I've gotten
> out of some serious jams that would have needed a tow without this trick.
> It can be used to your advantage on slow, slippery turns too.
>
> Stuart
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Dennis Jowell
> Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2016 3:19 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: 14" tires, report...
>
> 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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