----- Original Message -----
From: "Al Knoll" <al_knoll@PACBELL.NET>

> So who uses chains on their vanagon, on the tires I mean. I have a syncro
> and occasionally encounter situations (caliche, crowned ice) that do not
> allow passage with rubber tires that don't clog with caliche (evil
> slippery
> sticky mud often found between you and your objective).

I've bought snow tires for this winter (plan to do a lot of cross-country
skiing in Germany and Sweden) but still I'll be bringing chains... but I've
got a 2WD.

My Transporter manual says about chains on Syncros that if at all possible
you should use four of them. If you've only got two, then obviously mount
them on the rear wheels.

HTH and regards,

Robin - The Netherlands
1988 Joker TD
2003 R1150GS