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Subject:Re: Snow Tire Recommendation
From:OlRivrRat
Date:Thu, 3 Dec 2015 10:14:22 -0700

In most SlipperySituations the Bigger the FootPrint the Better ~ So go with the 

Biggest Tire you feel comfortable running on your Van ~

        Larger Diameter has the ExtraAdvantage that it Puts Less Torque ToTheGround

which Translates to Harder To Spin ~ & a Longer LeverArm for your Brakes to DealWith

which Translates to Harder to LockUp ~

        Those Gen'Grab' AT2s are a Great AllAround Choice ~ A friend of mine & I do a lot

of Vanagon Rehab & that is Usually the Tire of Choice ~

On 3 Dec , 2015, at 9:00 AM, Dan N wrote:

> I don't live in snowy/icy area but I have 14" General AT2 tires. They are
> studdable (pre-drilled holes)
> 
> http://www.tirerack.com/winter/tech/techpage.jsp?techid=151