Most tire shops I've been to here in the Northwest will only mount snow
tires on all 4 wheels now. Liability, lawsuits, etc, ymmv.
Don
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Mcneely" <mcneely4@COX.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2014 11:14 AM
Subject: Re: I rather drive the Vanagon (snow tires)

> ---- 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