I echo that recommendation - Nokian snows are great, especially the Hakkapeliitta series.  (as an aside, Hakkapeliitta means 'cavalry soldier' in Finnish, and these tires are good soldiers.)

James
Ottawa, ON  
-21C this morning, windchill of -35C  (that's -31F for my American friends).

> Date: Mon, 16 Dec 2013 07:35:04 -0800
> From: dhanson928@GMAIL.COM
> Subject: Re: snow tires
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> 
> Nokian Hakkapelitta(sp?) c.  best handling I've found and long lasting
> 
> On 12/16/13, Dake Collins <wuwe423@yahoo.com> wrote:
> > Wu-Wei, my '84 Westy with standard 14" alloy rims, has informed me with
> > great enthusiasm and a sense of urgency that she needs new snow tires for
> > Christmas. I've looked around the Belfast Maine area and I get conflicting
> > opinions of little or no value so I'm turning to my trusted sources on "the
> > List" - What are your recommendations for snow tires?
> >
> >
> > Thanks & Happy Holidays,
> >
> > Dake 'Ian' Collins
> > Wu-Wei '84 Westy
> >