If you look at the VW web site for South Africa, they're using 15 inch tires with 205 65 R 15, which could be substituted with 215 60 R 15. The wheels are a little wider, so a 215 65 R 15 is going to be a different than spec tire. Though what the percentage difference is, I don't have a clue.....
>From: "1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"" <pokey@VANAGON.ORG> >Reply-To: "1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"" <pokey@VANAGON.ORG> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Michelin Agilis51 215/65R15's are the same diameter as stock > 185/82R14's >Date: Sun, 3 Dec 2000 16:43:05 -0500 > >Because these have an aspect ratio of 65 the diameter EXACTLY matches stock >185/82R14 tires. I am still tossing around the idea of upgrading to 15" >wheels. Has anyone had any experience with these tires? Check out: >http://www.michelin-us.com/us/eng/tire/catalog/agilis.htm. > >Thanks, >Chris Gronski >Toronto, Ontario, >'80 Westy "Pokey" - SLOPOKEY >'87 Chevrolet Sprint - Ice Racer >'91 Pontiac Firefly - Convertible >www.vanagon.org >www.gronski.com >www.nineeleven.org _____________________________________________________________________________________ Get more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com |
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