Date:         Thu, 6 Sep 2007 00:32:20 -0400
Reply-To:     Sudhir Desai <sudhir.desai@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Sudhir Desai <sudhir.desai@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: wheel size recommendation
Comments: To: Ron LK Johnson <adhocMedia@comcast.net>
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The only difference I can see, is if you want to install a big brake
kit. The 16" wheels will clear the calipers better.
Since, as we have reiterated, the vanagon is no sports car.

Sudhir

On 9/6/07, Ron LK Johnson <adhocMedia@comcast.net> wrote:
> I need to replace the tires on my '91 - it has stock 14" alloy
> wheels. There has been a lot of praise for going to larger wheels. To
> be honest, I don't feel that there is a stability issue on my
> vehicle, but I would like to have wider discretion in tire selection
> so am considering an upgrade to the 15" or 16" wheels. (I installed
> Bilstein shocks earlier in the summer and believe they improved the
> ride a bit.)
>
> Is there a large advantage (or disadvantage) in choosing the 16"
> wheels over the 15" wheels? GoWesty offers packages for both with
> only $100 difference between them.
>
> Any advice appreciated!
>
> Sincerely,
> Ron Johnson
> PDX, OR
>