Bill, I changed the Roadhaus over to 15" wheels before the trip. Currently running Michelin LTX M&S 215/75R15 tires. Comments: - Lost 5-10% engine performance on going to a larger diameter tire - Speedo error approx 3 MPH at 65-70. - 215/75R15 is the largest tire that will go in a MODIFIED" spare tire carrier. BTW ... very happy with the LTX tires. 28k miles and going strong. Rain and muck traction has been good and noise level very low.
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Larry Chase Email: RoadGuy@RoadHaus.com Web: <http://www.roadhaus.com/> www.RoadHaus.com Cell: 480 620 8966 What: North American Road Trip How: RoadHaus - 1990 White VW Westfalia Syncro Today: Wyoming - - - - Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2003 18:00:46 EDT From: Bill Marshall <Willolyn99@AOL.COM> Subject: Looking for 15" wheels experience Clipped >>> What size tire are all the 15" wheel folks using? <<<< |
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