Date:         Wed, 8 Mar 2000 22:28:04 -0600
Reply-To:     Lee Roesner <paradigm@MC.NET>
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From:         Lee Roesner <paradigm@MC.NET>
Organization: Paradigm Graphic Design
Subject:      Re: 16" wheels
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Joe,

I'm still waiting for my 16" x 7.5 projektzwo 5 spoke wheels ET20mm( I try not to
think about it...going on 2 weeks now I think). When they do come in I plan on
stopping by a "prequalified" and "insured" tire dealer who will take the time to put
a tire or two on (and off), measure circumference of my existing 14" alloy with
215/70 tires and coming close to that measurement. I will probably go slightly larger
but we will see.

Need list opinion: Should I go as wide as I can with these tires - the same all
around, or, should I make the back tires wider than the front tires?  With a 7.5"
wheel, how wide can I go? Is it simply a mm to inches math conversion?

Hit me.

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Lee Roesner
PARADIGM Graphic Design & Web Development
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>Date:    Wed, 8 Mar 2000 16:21:04 -0800
>From:    Joseph Tu <JTu@GATEWAYMD.COM>
>Subject: 16 Wheels

>Hello,

>The list topics are a bit drab as of late. I wanted to ask and see who was
>running 16 in wheels. It seems that most of us are trying to raise the van
>and put bigger tires on it. On my van I am running high performance low
>profile tires (VR) speed rated. Are there any other list members who are
>doing the same, specifically those who are running larger wheels? I need to
>get new tires soon, these vans eat through tires like a child going crazy
>with a pencil eraser. Any thoughts/opinions/comments appreciated!

>Joe