On Thu, 17 Jul 2003 JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > the 185-195 14" 's are the same size tires that are used on jetta/rabbit/golf > whatever. Same size, but not the same weight rating. I don't really see how this would affect the rollover risk...wouldn't a larger wheel and tire combo just put the center of gravity higher, making the van *more* likely to roll? The only argument I've seen for a larger rim size that really made sense to me is that R14 truck tires are getting really tough to find.
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