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Date:         Tue, 23 Dec 2008 10:50:09 -0500
Reply-To:     Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM>
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From:         Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM>
Subject:      Re: Secret $15 steel wheel source
In-Reply-To:  <5ebe10a0812221240k7f808422l1f510ffd4e38a7d0@mail.gmail.com >
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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.


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