I run snow tires on my van year-round, and love it.  I spend quite a bit of time on logging roads, plus I had a set of new snows, so I thought I'd try it.  I love the ride, however probably don't get as good gas mileage.

I LOVE my Westy in the snow, it handles like a dream!  The only thing is it's darned COLD to drive....

Lorraine
1981 Westy "MIA"

JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote:
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

Lorraine Sym
1981 Westy "MIA"

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