These have been used on semi-trucks for many years and work good on ice not
really deep sonw.

Paul
----- Original Message -----
From: "--------" <VW4X4@VERIZON.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, December 17, 2007 8:35 AM
Subject: automatic chainsRe: Snow chains

> If there is one option that the vanagon  could use it would be automatic
> tire chains.
> School busses in my township, (because they rape us for taxes)  have
> automatic chains.
> I believe they were invented with my tax dollars.   Its a simple thing
> that hang under the
> bus and when engaged it drops and  spins in front of the tire.
> Obviously  on some
> type of spring setup.  A Vanagon may not have the room for these, but
> maybe food for thought.
>
>
>
> Todd Olson wrote:
>
>>Hi Larry,
>>Check these GoClaws out. I just found them online. I also have been
>>thinking
>>about getting chains for off-roading in my Westy. The GoClaws look like
>>they
>>would be the perfect solution and an excellent upgrade to the standard
>>chains. It would appear that you can drive these on hard pack snow or
>>pavement without rattling your fillings in your teeth loose. There are
>>several videos to watch on the site to gain a better understanding of how
>>they work.
>>http://www.flextrax.com/index.php
>>
>>Wishing you many miles of smiles!
>>
>>Todd Olson
>>Buses By the Beach
>>
>>Coming Events:
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>>For more information go to: www.busesbythebeach.com
>>http://www.myspace.com/busesbythebeach
>>
>>What song is stuck in my head these days?
>>Daisy May, "The Shoreline" from "Mother Moon"
>>Check her out at: http://www.earthworkmusic.com/daisyMay/
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>>
>>Date:    Sun, 16 Dec 2007 13:10:15 -0700
>>From:    Larry Himli <lhimli@AOL.COM>
>>Subject: Snow chains
>>
>>Past experience with the 87 Westy in snow or sand hasn't been too good.=20
>>Heading to Telluride over the holidays but don't want to chance hitting
>>snow
>>without better traction.  Any suggestions for chains, etc.  I've got
>>standard 14" tires.  Thanks
>>
>>Larry
>>
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>>
>>
>>
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