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Date:         Wed, 23 May 2007 08:17:05 -0400
Reply-To:     Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: What size tire for 16" rim?
Comments: To: Calwolfie@AOL.COM
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Auto, 4 speed or Syncro? What are your goals? In my opinion, Ultimate performance with slight increase in diameter is 225/60-16, (26.5"). Standard load index in this size is 97 which was the factory 205/14 fitment. There are also extra load and reinforced tires available in this size. Matching spare will not fit in the tire carrier. 215/65-16 is a little taller, (27") and narrower. 98 load index. Can be made to fit in tire carrier with some effort.

Dennis

>From: Kevin Dawson <Calwolfie@AOL.COM> >Reply-To: Calwolfie@AOL.COM >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: What size tire for 16" rim? >Date: Wed, 23 May 2007 00:19:28 EDT > >Hi Everyone, > >I know you all dread tire questions but.... I just got some real nice >Mercedes rims that are 16" X 7" with a 37mm off set and I think they will >look >great. I the question I have is what tires to use. I've seen you discuss >14" >and 15" but not really 16." So I would welcome any thoughts you might >have. >This would be for a 87' Westy with normal height springs and we don't plan >on >off roading. > >Thanks, > >Kevin > > > >************************************** See what's free at >http://www.aol.com.


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