> What I was wondering is what is the difference in the coolant hoses between a Vanagon > with 185 series tires and one with factory alloy wheels? In the BD print catalog there is > a $70.00 price difference... Will the difference between the two cause problems if want > to change rims or install larger tires?
The difference is the depth of the spare tire carrier under the nose. As long as you keep your standard 185 series tire as a spare, you can upgrade to alloys on the four corners without changing hoses (as I did on my '89 Westy). - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot, Inc. http://www.busdepot.com (215) 234-VWVW |
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