should be gorgeous on that road ..
but in any case ...
re
'88 Westy 1.6TD, soon to have new MSW 16" wheels & BFG AT 215/70R16

that's a pretty big tire to run with a 1.6 TD ..
give us a report after you get a few miles with that set up will ya.

thanks,
Scott
----- Original Message -----
From: "Shawn Wright" <vwdiesels@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2010 8:06 AM
Subject: Info on Hwy 20 in Wa?

> My new tire/wheel purchase will require a detour to Blaine, Wa while
> enroute
> to Calgary, so we're thinking of taking Hwy 20 between Burlington and
> Omak,
> Wa. I'm interested in reports on this road - I expect it will be a tough
> climb, especially with my new larger 28" tires. The plan is to head north
> from Omak via Osoyoos to see family in Enderby, but we could also continue
> East toward Whitefish and then on to Calgary.
>
> I'm interested in hearing about road conditions and sights on Hwy 20, and
> also the area around Whitefish. We've visited the area between Spokane -
> Sandpoint many times, but usually via Hwy 2 or I-90, and haven't been east
> of Hope, ID before. Unfortunately, we'll only have a few days to spend
> camping.
>
> Also, if there's any listees near Blaine who would like some free stock
> wheels with tires, let me know. If not, if someone could advise of a place
> to dispose of them properly near Blaine, I'd appreciate it.
>
> --
> Shawn Wright
> '88 Westy 1.6TD, soon to have new MSW 16" wheels & BFG AT 215/70R16 :-)