At this point tires are readily available in both sizes. The 15" will probably offer the best value and selection though. One thing I am considering is getting Mastercraft brand tires in 14". They have real truck capacity and offer a mild all terrain tread pattern. This way I can skip the wheel hassles. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cunegonde" <cunegonde.van.westfalia@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Saturday, September 13, 2008 11:45 PM Subject: Rim recommendations
>I have opportnities to buy either Mercedes 15" x 6 1/2 steel rims, or > Audi 16" alloys for Cunegonde. Stock suspension and a stock 1.9L with > stock 4 speed trans 50% street/50% unpaved back road driving with > moderate loads. Very little snow and ice, lots of rain driving. > > Which rims will give me the greatest tire selection? My current stock > 14"a with Michelin X truck tires have got to be replaced! > > Thanks for all your sage advice. |
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