thanks, John ! I was all set to admit to laziness about leaving 150 pounds of tools back there. turns out I was just procrastinating. � �=(;D) � � � � � � mike - Irish, proud of it, and rolling on a pair of used Cooper snows just fine, thank you ...

________________________________
 From: John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM 
Sent: Tuesday, January 8, 2013 10:38 AM
Subject: Re: BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO - LT195/75R14/D tires - first              impressions
 
On Mon, Jan 7, 2013 at 10:35 PM, Rocket J Squirrel <
camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote:

>�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.

John Meeks