FWIW:

I use that tire on "The Iron Igloo" (84 Westy) in Winnipeg, and I LOVE it.

Excellent highway performance and excellent winter traction.

Only time I got stuck was the time I drove into a swamp, and sank up to the
axles in slop.

Karen was in the van at the time, and she was somewhat displeased with me.

Cheers!

Marshall Ruskin
-----Original Message-----
From: Karl Mullendore <thewestyman@MINDSPRING.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Date: Tuesday, June 22, 1999 9:52 PM
Subject: ANOTHER great tire buy......

>Just talked to my salesman at The Tire Rack today, they still sell the
>Continental Contact  (reinforced) tire, 185R14, at around $45. While it
>still has the 'old' tread design, the rubber compounds are up to date. A
>great tire for the $, IMHO!
>
>Karl
>