Date:         Mon, 7 Jan 2002 15:59:38 GMT
Reply-To:     dmc@CYBURBAN.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Dave M <dmc@CYBURBAN.COM>
Subject:      Re: wider tires?

> Date:    Sun, 6 Jan 2002 20:18:41 -0800
> From:    "Loren A. Busch" <lbusch@IX.NETCOM.COM>
>
> 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.


The only advantage I can think of is that you'll get a higher load index (weight carrying
ability) which is crucial for a Westy. For instance most passenger tires of 205-70/14
are 93 and most 215-70/14 are 96.
You'll also get slightly better waer since less reviolutions per mile.

Disadvantages are: more expensive, more noise, more weight, less grip, higher fuel
consumption, higher gearing, inaccurate speedo and difficulty fitting in spare tire
carrier.

PS. There's a limit to how wide you can go depending on the width of your
rims.

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