On 2 of my Vanagons I have Nokian Hakkapeliitta tires.  One has the
"Studdable" C2 and the other non studdable CQ.  You can order the C2s
studded or studdable (with holes but without studs).  A local tire shop
could then fill the existing holes with studs if desired.  But, for
others reading this, don't drive on them first then expect a tire shop
to install studs later.  They won't do it as the little holes will have
filled with crud.

Google Nokian Hakkapeliitta

Mike
Houlton, Maine

(If at first you don't succeed, you're not cut out to be a skydiver)

rpc wrote:
> Hello,
>   My existing 14" Michelin XC light truck tires from Sears are not holding the snowy roads like they used to. I checked Michelin, Sears web sites, and made a call.  LT 195-75-14" not available.  These were good tires and not expensive.  About $66 ea on sale.
>   I'm looking at Nokian.  Studs are illegal in Wisconsin.  What model Nokian can I drive year round? I am concerned with the noise--I don't mind a little, but don't want to sound like a mud-runner truck going down the road.
>
>   Thanks;
>   Chris C
>   90 MV
>