Date:         Tue, 23 Dec 2008 14:41:31 -0400
Reply-To:     Hector Zapata <hlzapata@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Hector Zapata <hlzapata@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Secret $15 steel wheel source
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I am running 245/40 17s in the rear, 225/45 17s up front, no spacers,
original MB 5 spoke C230 wheels, wich should be the ET you are asking about.

Héctor
1990 Carat 'Ursula'



On Tue, Dec 23, 2008 at 11:50 AM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote:

> I bought a set of these rims, thanks Chris!
>
> A stock 185R14 has a rolling circumference of about 1980mm.
>
> A 215/60R16 has a rolling circumference of ~2020mm, about a 2%
> difference.
>
> A 205/60R16 is ~2000mm, ~1% difference.
>
> From reading, a 215/60R16 might be tight for clearance. I'd really
> like to hear from anyone running either of the above sizes on a
> 16x7ET37 wheel on a 2WD Vanagon (many of the discussions on theSamba
> are oriented around the Syncro). I went looking for all season
> 205/60R16 with a suitable load rating (96 or higher).
>
> Kumho ECSTA LX 205/60R16 96V BSW, UTQR of 600-a-a, about $85 each was
> the best price I could find (plus shipping). Kumho also makes a Kumho
> ECSTA DX 205/60R16 96V, which is lavender scented (!).
>
> For a 215/60R16, a good choice might be the Falken Ziex ZE-912
> 215/60r16 99h @~$60 each.
>