I try to get the narrowest tires possible for my T3s. Currently I have 6.5R16 on my Syncro DoKa and 205/80R16 on my Syncro Westfaila - The wider the tire is the less pressure per cubic inch on the ground, which is considered good for snow and limited traction situations - some will argue this point I am sure! Wider tires are also more prone hydroplaning and create more rolling resistance meaning that you consume slightly more fuel. David Marshall Fast Forward Automotive Inc. 4356 Quesnel Hixon Road Quesnel BC Canada V2J 6Z3 mailto:info@fastforward.ca <mailto:info@fastforward.ca> http://www.fastforward.ca <http://www.fastforward.ca> Phone: (250) 992 7775 FAX: (250) 992 1160 . Vanagon Accessories and Engine Conversions . Vanagon, Transporter and Iltis Sales and Importation . European Lighting for most Volkswagen models
-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of Loren A. Busch Sent: January 6, 2002 8:19 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Wider Tires?
What if any advantage is there to going to wider tires on a Westy? I have searched the archives here and other lists and find a lot of discussion on various brands and models of tires for a Vanagon or Westy, but little discussion on pros and cons of going wider than the 185mm width of the original equipment tires. Most of my driving (in miles) will be highway/freeway, rare to drive in the snow, but often in the rain. I will be putting new tires on my newly acquired '90 Westy soon, probably Michelin Agilis (loved the MXT's I had on my '85, but MXT's no longer available) and have been wondering if there is any real advantage to going to a wider tire. Any comments will be appreciated. Loren A. Busch |
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