Date:         Fri, 21 Apr 2000 14:21:30 +0200
Reply-To:     Per Lindgren <lindgre@ONLINE.NO>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Per Lindgren <lindgre@ONLINE.NO>
Subject:      Re: Another tire question
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Paul Bucco wrote:

> Sorry PerL,
>                             I may have skipped the fact that my 87 is a
> wolfie w/factory mags which are 205/70/14.  That is why i am curious about
> the other ones being too tall and too narrow.  If it was a Syncro or even a
> base Vanagon i would be digging the rugged-look tire but since it supposed to
> be the sportier version of the Vanagons, i would like to use a sportier tire,
> if possible.

I understand, and I noticed that you had the alloy wheels. Still, these wheels
were only an option (or standard on your car) but the car is still the same, and
handling will not be affected by the 195/75 vs. the 205/70. The difference will
only be marginal, and I doubt you will notice it. The circumference should be
close to idential, so the speedometer shouldnt be off.

No matter what year or equipment, the 185R14 is THE base tire for all and any
Vanagon. All other were factory equipped extra's, often included in one of the
packages.

PerL
87 Syncro 112i