Date:         Thu, 27 Oct 2005 10:40:44 -0600
Reply-To:     bueses <bueses@EARTHLINK.NET>
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From:         bueses <bueses@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: Oh Boy! Tire Thread!  (was RE: Michelin LTX/MS 215/75R15
              tires...)
Comments: To: dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET
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> I think the 215/65-16 tire is the perfect Syncro tire size, as long as it has
> the 44 psi inflation rating. This size take out all the speedo and odometer
> error plus another 1%. The 215 width is excellent for traction and handling
> without being so wide to cause hydro planning ant the slight hight increase is
> welcome. The spare tire carrier will hold it with some modification and
> leaving it deflated. It is also not so large as to require a brake upgrade.
> Excellent compromise. The load rating is adequate and is in fact higher than
> the OEM 205/70-14 reinforced tires many of these vans started with.
>
Let moi ask maybe a stupid question.  Is there a stockish 16" Vanagon alloy
wheel out there to put these tires on? Or do you have to go aftermarket on
the wheels to run these tires?

Tom-the tire thread raises its ugly head again