I've had 'em on mine for a couple years now, Mike. Got 225/70R16 Michelin's and they rub the back of the wheel well slightly on driveways while turning. No interference problems other than that. These rims are 7 1/2" wide so no matter what kind of tire you put on there isn't much lateral mushing. As he says, they sure make the van more stable but the size of mine (28.4") make acceleration slower ... taller gearing. He probably has the Michelin Hydro Edge's in about 215/60R16. Those will make it track like a slot car. Bob Stevens '87 Westy Syncro http://groups.msn.com/BobsPhotoShare http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tiico
----Original Message Follows---- From: Mike Miller <mwmiller@CWNET.COM> Reply-To: Mike Miller <mwmiller@CWNET.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: GoWesty 16" Wheels Date: Sat, 18 Sep 2004 21:06:46 -0700 Thought you couldn't get 16" Wheels on the front without changing the control arms [or something like that]? Mike |
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