I have the same tires Continental Contact tires, they are EXCELLENT on snow
and ice - we get plenty of both here in Winnipeg.

Once caveat though, there is some anecdotal evidence (happened to me) that
they have a predilection for belts going South.

Had a thump-thump - tire had a bulge. Got it replaced, under warranty.

I am going to use the same tires next time, FWIW. Besides, they look great.

Marshall Ruskin
84 Westy "Iron Igloo"

>Continental Contacs:
>
>Brian,
>
>I have had a set for a couple of years now and I feel that they are the
>best tires I've had on my '84GL since new.  However, I don't have a Westy,
>so I don't know whether they are appropriate for you.
>
>They are not fancy tires.  I have never used them in snow.  In rain they
>are much better than the Michelin XZX truck tires that my vanagon came with
>new.  They are smooth and quiet.  And, they are inexpensive.
>
>Mike  '84GL   Phoenix, AZ
>