Date:         Fri, 1 Dec 1995 17:54:19 -0600 (MDT)
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From:         Jack Reed <jackr@fortnet.org>
Subject:      Re: Vanagon snow performance

On Fri, 1 Dec 1995, Brian Isherwood wrote:

> Since this is my first winter with my Vanagon, I would like to know
> what to expect as far as traction and the like when it starts to
> snow.  I will buy some snow tires, so can I get away with only two
> rears, or do I need all four tires to be stable?  I have been told
> that the Vanagons are actually quite good in the snow.  Your
> opinions?

Until I put Verdenstein studded snows on the back and pumped them up to 
55 psi, I didn't think it did very well at all.  Now I'm a believer.

Jack

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