Not around here, Chris. They call it the Temperate Rain Forest for a reason!
:)
----- Original Message -----
From: <JordanVw@AOL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2005 11:22 AM
Subject: Re: Tires

> In a message dated 9/27/05 7:27:31 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
> vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM writes:
>
>
> > A wider
> > tire will generally provide better dry-weather traction (all things
being
> > equal), but on the flip side it is more prone to hydroplaning than a
> > narrower tire and can have worse traction in snow.
>
>
>
> how many of us really drive our "pride and joys" in the snow and salt???
> hmmmm????      :<)
> i know some folks who dont even drive their westys in the rain :<)
>
> you know who u are (half the people on this list.. LOL)
>
> plus 2wd vanagons suck in the snow no matter what tire you run..
>
> yes a thinner tire will be less prone to hydroplaning on wet roads, but a
> wider tire will give you better handling and less body roll...
>
>
> so its a pretty even toss up IMO..
>
> chris
>