Date:         Sun, 15 Oct 2000 01:23:47 -0700
Reply-To:     T Berk <tberk@MINDSPRING.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         T Berk <tberk@MINDSPRING.COM>
Subject:      Re: Lowering your Van- again
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Rico Sapolich wrote:
>
> In a message dated 10/12/00 6:38:08 PM, rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM writes:
>
> <<  I can however, fit into most garages. >>
>
> Todd,
>
> Is this the reason most peopple lower their vans?
>
> Rich


My reasons are two fold:

1. I dislike greatly any vehicle of mine that has all that gap atop the
tire. My general plans are anti low profile; Wide, tall sidewall tires
that fill the wheel well without rubbing. Rim size generally 16" &
under. Modern materials/ designs make a taller tire not as much a
liability as in the recent past.

2. Lowering (usually) increases the ability to go around a corner and
not tip over. This is a rule of thumb that has some rules and can back
fire if pushed too far. Also a lowered suspension may be harsher which
can be offset by a larger tire. (See above)

3. Bonus reason at no extra charge, don't have to climb up so far to get
in. ;)