Date: Thu, 23 Dec 1999 16:59:36 +0100
Reply-To: Robin Oomkes <robin.oomkes@SWIFT.COM>
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From: Robin Oomkes <robin.oomkes@SWIFT.COM>
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Subject: Re: chains
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My German VW instruction booklet says that for the syncro it is advisable to use
chains on all four wheels but not mandatory. If you have only two, use them on
the rear wheels.
Robin
2 2wd Vanagons (does that make 1 syncro?)
Davidson wrote:
> Maybe, but remember you can't go very fast with chains on. Also the effect
> of chains on at slow speeds on the viscous coupling may not be all that much
> different than going over irregular terrain anyway. Chains, like irregular
> terrain, would cause the viscous coupling to engage. That's what you want.
> Both are low speed situations. But causing the viscous coupling to lock up
> at high speeds with different size tires is another thing.
> Just an opinion... I'm not an expert on this.
> Bill
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Horace K. Sawyer <firestream@MINDSPRING.COM>
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Date: Thursday, December 23, 1999 7:40 AM
> Subject: Re: chains
>
> >I bet chains would play havoc with a syncro drive system. (ala' the
> >unlike tires scenario)
> >
> >
> >
> >HK
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> >At 06:53 AM 12/23/99 -0800, Davidson wrote:
> >>Chains and ease of installation is somewhat of an oxymoron.
> >>But it will be easier if you assure that the chains fit properly.
> >>If you buy them at a garage or gas station they can put the van on the
> lift
> >>and fit them for you. Otherwise it is best to do it in your garage; before
> >>you need them. (sometimes a proper fit means adding or removing links)
> >>If you buy different tires at some point you should check the fit again.
> >>Bill
> >>90 Westy Syncro
> >>Lake Tahoe
> >>-----Original Message-----
> >>From: Woody Halsey <WoodyHalsey@COMPUSERVE.COM>
> >>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> >>Date: Thursday, December 23, 1999 5:11 AM
> >>Subject: chains
> >>
> >>
> >>Dear List,
> >>
> >>I am looking for reasonably priced chains or cables that are easy to get
> on
> >>and off the tires of my 83.5 2WD. I will need them once or twice each
> >>winter for the short stretch of dirt road that goes from the tarmac up to
> >>my sister's house in Francestown, NH. It is almost always icy and there is
> >>one grade that it is always a scary nightmare. I will not take them on dry
> >>highway and will never drive more than 5 miles at about 20MPH max.
> >>
> >>I have never used chains before, but assume that ease of installation will
> >>be key, if I am try to do it by the side of the road in sub-freezing temps
> >>with children waiting anxiously in the van, eager to see their cousins!
> >>Anyone have any suggestions?
> >>
> >>Thanks and Merry Christmas!
> >>
> >>Woody
> >
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