Here ya go :-) Goodyear Wrangler F1 -- Spec'd for Ford SVT truck Kuhmo ECSTA ASX -- the 225/45-17 I have are reinforced sidewalls. Just about any tire that is spec'd for an SUV with a vehicle weight of 2.5 tons will work. I also support what Andrew said, how many people run max load in their vanagons? If you do, pick another tire. If like me you camp light and don't grind up a goat path over logs etc. to get to your destination, then why not drive on something that will bring out the potential of this chassis? I just looked at a WRX sedan, the weight is a tad over 4000lbs. My Westy weekender weighs in at 3900lbs with a half tank O’ full and my Akita in it on the local truck scale. Those German tuners are onto something with their suspension work, these vans handle very well with a bit of minor massaging! Just my two cents, Brian Ronal 17x7.5 wheels Kuhmo 225/45-17 tires H&R Springs KYB shocks (the weak link) - soon to be Koni Soon to have the anti-sway bars from John at aircooled.net |
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