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Date:         Thu, 11 Oct 2001 08:47:25 -0400
Reply-To:     "Forhan, Thomas" <Thomas.Forhan@MAIL.HOUSE.GOV>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "Forhan, Thomas" <Thomas.Forhan@MAIL.HOUSE.GOV>
Subject:      Re: 15" wheel and tire ?s
Comments: To: John Silverman <jsilver@AROS.NET>
Comments: cc: syncro@yahoo.com
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Those sound like suitable wheels, but there is one big question: what weight can they take? Does Discount Tire provide specs? Alternatively, what vehicle were the wheels designed for, and what does that weigh compared to a Vanagon at full gross weight?

The only real advanage to alloys for Vanagon is looks. Steel wheels are more malleable, so if they are damaged they are easier to repair.

Please let us know what you find out. Syncro owners particularly are on the lookout for a 15" steel wheel that can take the weight of a vanagon.

-----Original Message----- From: John Silverman [mailto:jsilver@AROS.NET] Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2001 8:53 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: 15" wheel and tire ?s

One of Vic's (90 syncro westy) Yokohama Y370s has a bubble, and Discount tire is having a hard time finding a replacement (the tires are about 2 1/2 yrs-20,000 miles old, and have been rotated). This makes me think that I'd have more tire options if I had 15" wheels. Thus, several ?s:

Steel or alloy?- Discount Tire can get me a steel 15x6 wheel, 112 mm bolt pattern, 35mm offset, basic black, for $35 each, which seems like a pretty good deal. What's the advantage to an alloy wheel?

What size tire- I've seen notes on everything from 215-235, and others in between, I'm looking for better crosswind stability, wider tire selection (in choices, not width of tire), and bolt on fit (on the ground and in the spare well).

I don't seem to be able to find the vanagon.com pages on this stuff, so thanks for your help!!! John SLC 90 syncro westy, Tiico powered


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