Well, at least on my '90 Westy, that was the size that it came with and I have that size steel wheels. Look for the tire size sticker on the Driver side door jamb. Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lee Kouns" <LeeKouns@WEBTV.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday, January 05, 2003 9:57 PM Subject: Can 205/70 R14 tires be used on an 87 Westy with steel wheels?
> Calling all tire gurus! > Does anyone know of any problems using size 205/70 R14 tires on the > standard 14x5.5 inch steel wheels of an 87 Westy? Does that tire size > work equally well on the VW 14x6 inch alloy wheels? Is there still > enough clearance on the rear tires for thin snow chains? > Thanks for your help. > Lee Kouns > 87 Westy with steel wheels > 88 Westy with alloy wheels |
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