I run BF Goodrich TAs 215 65 R15 on my 91 Carat Vanagon with no problems. I really like this tire as it has excellent street characteristics. I have also checked the speedometer and odometer with mile markers while driving and found that they are both right on the money. This was over the course of a several hundred mile trip. This would make me think that running these tires with the 15" rims is actually giving you the same or very similar rolling dimensions as the 14" rims with 185 75 R14 (that is why the speedo is still correct). If this is true then how could this adversely effect gearing? I haven't noticed any less power with my van than I had before with the 14" tires and I have noticed quite a nicer ride due to the nicer tires I could afford to put on these rims (BF Goodrich is a great quality tire, but cheaper than Michelin). I have been running this way for about a year now. Basing my statements on what I have experienced. That's all I can do. I am not a tire expert, and don't pretend to be. Thanks, Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain.com Phone: (856)-765-1583 Fax: (856)-327-2242
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