Date:         Sun, 29 Aug 2004 17:06:01 -0700
Reply-To:     Tom Sinclair <neeemo@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         Tom Sinclair <neeemo@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Tire, Rim, Shock Satisfaction Report
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I a little Freudian slip I suppose.  Don't get caught
driving with those. I personally run Jim Beam
235/70/16's on my 86 Jack Daniels Syncro...
Where was I?

Tom


--- "Tom L. Salicos" <TomSalicos@COMCAST.NET> wrote:

> I recently upgraded my Syncro Westy's 195/75/14
> tires to Michelob 215/75/15 LTX M/S on Rhein rims
> purchased from VolksCafe.  Also bought the front
> Boge OEM shocks from same vendor.
>
> The shocks are just a tiny bit stiff for me (no
> offroading intentions) but if they soften any at all
> they will be perfect.  With the old shocks you could
> literally pull the plunger out with your thumb and
> forefinger.
>
> The 215s look simply marvelous in the wheel wells.
> It looks like there is clearance enough for chains
> on the rears.  I had complained earlier about my
> little bitty skate wheels, but this sure fixes that.
>
>
> The bad news:
> There is a most notable performance hit .  I NEVER
> used to kill it, but now taking off requires a lot
> more attention.  It bogs down on hills much sooner
> than the 195's.  I would not recommend this size
> tire for a van with the 2.1 WBX.  There is a Subie
> conversion in the near future so I will handle the
> performance degrade until things get better.
>
> For somebody considering larger wheels, I think it
> would be worthwhile to swap all four wheels with
> another van for an afternoon, just to get a good
> feel for the difference.
>
> Tom Salicos
>




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