Date:         Wed, 14 Mar 2007 23:18:03 -0400
Reply-To:     craig cowan <phishman068@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         craig cowan <phishman068@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Tire Choice Question
Comments: To: The Bus Depot <vanagon@busdepot.com>
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I always wondered how people managed to get their vans into garages...
I have an '85 without the heavy westy interior, but with the pop top (added
above the sunroof), 195R14 tires, and the '85's have taller springs. I'm not
even all that close to fitting into the garage....
I somewhat just assumed that i had a short garage or people with westies had
taller garages. Who knew tires would have something to do with it!

-Craig
'85GL sunroof/camper
(not even close to fitting in the garage)

On 3/14/07, The Bus Depot <vanagon@busdepot.com> wrote:
>
> > I'm reading (dare I say it?) this tire thread with interest
> > because I will soon be faced with similar decisions on shoeing my 90.
> >
> > I'm interested in the Hancook 185R14, but a few minutes ago
> > Ron commented that some people might find the taller tire
> > keeps them out of their garage.
> >
> > I don't want to make that mistake.
> >
> > Any comments from owners?
>
>
> The 185R14 is not a taller tire; it is standard height for a Vanagon.  It
> is
> the 195R14 that is just slightly taller than stock; usually not enough to
> make a difference, but possible in very low clearance situations.
>
> - Ron Salmon
>   The Bus Depot, Inc.
>   www.busdepot.com
>   (215)  234-VWVW
>
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