Date:         Sun, 3 Dec 1995 18:54:38 -0400
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         smitht@unb.ca (Tim Smith)
Subject:      Re: Vanagon snow performance

>>Vanagons rule the roads when there is fresh snow!  I get to payback all
>
>Yup, ditto.  When they do slip out sideways it is a bit abrupt, stiffer
suspension and more front weight than the older loafs.  Behaves like a short
wheel base car, ie. recovers quickly too. Up to 10"-12" snow is easy
driving, just keep your speed up and don't stop for anything.
>         Get 4 snowies if you can afford it, two is excellent however,
really excellent!!  Chains are a lot of labour, 30mph max, 1/2 hr install
etc. but you can climb anything then, solid ice included.  A good set of all
seasons, my fave Yokohama Y370 195/75/14 and chains will do you year round,
likely never need the chains. Buy 6-8ply tires if possible, not as critical
in winter, I currently have 4ply snowies on a Syncro, good traction,
sluggish handling/acceleration.
>
>Tim Smith
>
>want bigger sneakers?  try BFGoodrich 27/8.50/14"  lug treads M+S
>