Woody,

For years I used Vredesteins at all corners on my Volvo 240's.  About a dozen
years ago, I was only able to get them from Canada, so I switched to Hakka's.
 I have a vague recollection from the time of my conversion of preferring the
Vredesteins for the 240.  Since that time, I have used Hakkapelietta 10's on
both my 240's and my Vanagons (2WD's and Syncros) exclusively.  This season,
the Hakka 10 is no longer available and I bought what was represented as its
replacement, the Hakka C2.

Both the Hakkas and the Vredesteins are excellent winter tires and I think
neither will disappoint you.  If the Vredesteins are offered with a
comparable rating (I think the Hakkas are 1875 lb. max load and 65 psi max
pressure) I would base my selection solely on the best deal I could cut.

Rich