thanks Jack.

---- Vanagon <camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote:
> Here in Oregon, tires bearing the "snowflake" stamp are considered okay for winter use, otherwise one is required to carry chains. These BFGs don't have the snowflake approval.
>
> Sent from my iPhone.
>
> On Jan 8, 2013, at 7:58 AM, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET> wrote:
>
> > ---- John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> >> On Mon, Jan 7, 2013 at 10:35 PM, Rocket J Squirrel <
> >> camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote:
> >>
> >>> Mrs Squirrel's all-wheel drive Subaru Outback was
> >>> doing a bit of sliding about, but my 2WD Vanagon (with 300lbs of sand
> >>> over the rear axle) handled the same stretches with aplomb
> >>
> >> Mr. Squirrel ~
> >>
> >> Don't underestimate the added traction that 300lbs gives you. I carry three
> >> 60lb tubes of sand and a 40lb bag of rock salt in the back in winter and
> >> notice a HUGE difference in the way my 2WD handles icy roads.
> >
> > I routinely did this when I drove pickup trucks, notoriously poor in winter conditions.  Now, the only rear wheel drive vehicle I have is the camper.  I only drive it for camping, so automatically have it loaded up with camping stuff when going.  I've driven in some pretty nasty winter states with it, and not had a problem.  But a better winter tire could not hurt.  But I still don't know if the BFG tire in 195/75-14 is approved for winter.  Even if siped, which would be considered a modification, that would not alter the legal situation.  mcneely
> >
> >>
> >> John Meeks
> >> '91 Vanagon MV Phoenix 2.1
> >> Northern Michigan
> >>
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> >
> > --
> > David McNeely

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