---- Robert Fisher <garciasghostvw@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
> I went out and got two snow tires to put on the rear. Yes, I know that's
> not a great idea, but money was tight. I've since gotten the other pair for
> a full set.

So, help me out here.  Back in the day, before front wheel drive, we always mounted a pair of snow tires on the rear, regular highway tires on the front, and if we mounted chains we put them on the rear.  My owner's book for the Vanagon says to do it that way.  Here in Oklahoma I don't bother with snow tires, though we occasionally get some pretty intense storms and my city never plows anything except arterials (the ones designated "Emergency Snow Route").  I will be moving to Spokane, WA, where snow is just a fact of life for 4-5 months.  Should I put snow tires on the rear only, or on both front and rear of my Vanagon?  I realize that some people just park it for the winter, too.

David McNeely