On 12/16/2013 9:59 AM, James wrote:
> 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
>>>
>
I'm on my 5th winter with the Snows that Bus Depot sold me .  Mega tread
left, but don't drive a lot in the winter, long distance that is.  The
90GL would not tolerate and Iowa winter without therm.....lol

DM&FS