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Subject:Re: Snow Tire Recommendation
From:Will Taygan
Date:Wed, 2 Dec 2015 21:19:29 +0000

Bummer, I just checked the Nokian website and the tires that I previously
purchased are no longer available in 185r14. Looks like my choice to
upgrade to a larger rims was necessary. I've got GoWesty 16 inch steel ones
now, I went with steel because I seem to bend rims every so often - usually
involving black ice and curbs.

https://www.nokiantires.com/tires/van-tires/winter-tires/

Will in Alaska
On Wed, Dec 2, 2015 at 11:44 AM <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote:

> Van Cafe does not list this tire.  Nokian web site does not list it,
> either.  IS there a 14" snow tire for the Vanagon?  Having moved to
> Spokane, I really expected not to be driving the camper much in winter, but
> now that looks to have changed, at least for a while.  We've had a little
> snow so far, and no problem, but more (and deeper) will surely come.
>
> mcneely
>
> ---- Will Taygan <vegwerks@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> > Nokian hakkapeliitta. Check van cafe. Don't skimp on snow tires.
> >
> > Will in Alaska.
> >
> > On Wed, Nov 25, 2015 at 6:33 AM Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > At the risk of getting into the tire weight ratings debate this is a
> great
> > > tire-size for the price. Check with state laws for any state you plan
> to
> > > drive through. Many now require "winter" tires to fitted to all four,
> not
> > > just the drive axles. Run these at 42-44 psi.
> > >
> > > Dennis
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On
> Behalf Of
> > > Richard Golen
> > > Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2015 10:08 AM
> > > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > > Subject: Snow Tire Recommendation
> > >
> > > Hi,
> > >
> > > I currently have Hankook 185 R/14s on my 87 Westy. The 185/14 snows
> I've
> > > used for the past decade are well worn. Any recommendations as to a
> good
> > > 14"
> > > snow tire for my Westy?
> > >
> > > Thanks.
> > >
> > > Ric
> > >
> > > Sent from my iPad
> > >
>
> --
> David McNeely
>
>
>

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