

| Subject: | Re: Vanagon snow performance |
| Date: | Sun, 3 Dec 1995 18:54:38 -0400 |
>>Vanagons rule the roads when there is fresh snow! I get to payback all > >Yup, ditto. When they do slip out sideways it is a bit abrupt, stiffer suspension and more front weight than the older loafs. Behaves like a short wheel base car, ie. recovers quickly too. Up to 10"-12" snow is easy driving, just keep your speed up and don't stop for anything. > Get 4 snowies if you can afford it, two is excellent however, really excellent!! Chains are a lot of labour, 30mph max, 1/2 hr install etc. but you can climb anything then, solid ice included. A good set of all seasons, my fave Yokohama Y370 195/75/14 and chains will do you year round, likely never need the chains. Buy 6-8ply tires if possible, not as critical in winter, I currently have 4ply snowies on a Syncro, good traction, sluggish handling/acceleration. > >Tim Smith > >want bigger sneakers? try BFGoodrich 27/8.50/14" lug treads M+S >
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