I LOVE doughnuts!  Utube it. have fun. Non-Syncro GL :-)
Michael in San Antonio
91GL AT 'Gringo'
73 Beetle

On Sat, Dec 19, 2009 at 1:56 PM, Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@mac.com> wrote:

> Oh, what fun it is in a Syncro Vanagon!
>
> Okay, warning, most folk really shouldn't drive in these conditions (18-20+
> inches of snow). My van of choice for this is my 91 non-GL syncro Vanagon,
> which has an SVX engine (extra weight helps for traction), equipped with
> 215/75R16 Nokian Hakka tires (snow and ice rated). Hence I have tons of
> ground clearance and lots of traction.
>
> I came to a complete stop, cranked the steering wheel all the way over, and
> practically turned around in place.
>
> This rocks!
>
> PS. Last time I did this the van was shod with 225/70R15 Vredestein Winter
> Comtracs, which also worked great in the snow. The Hakka's give the van a
> little more ground clearance.
>