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Date:         Wed, 11 Mar 2009 09:55:43 -0700
Reply-To:     Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: 16" Tire recommendations
Comments: To: Chris S <szpejankowski@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <5ebe10a0903110926j2fdfdfcdje0a39442fc07a3ef@mail.gmail.com>
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215-65-16 are kinda tall.

There's a great tire size comparator at The Brick Yard's site:

http://brickwerks.hostinguk.com/VehicleSpecific/T3/info/mods/alloys/altwhls.htm

On Wed, Mar 11, 2009 at 9:26 AM, Chris S <szpejankowski@gmail.com> wrote:

> Looks like 215/65 16 would be close enough. My 112 hp waterboxer can > handle a little extra size and it would be no worse than the 195r14 > Hankooks I have now. I ran 27x8.5 14 on my other Westy for years with > no discernible power robbing effects. What I got in return is > sure-footed handling. > > On 3/11/09, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote: > > At 11:06 AM 3/11/2009, Chris S wrote... > >>I currently use Michelin Hydroedge tires on my New Beetle ... and > >>would use them, in little larger size on 16'' wheels on my Vanagon. > > > > Vanagon tires should have a load rating of at least 96. The Hydroedges > > which have a suitable rating would be 215/65R16, 225/60R16, and > > 235/60R16. All are wider and larger diameter than stock (speedo > > inaccurate, effectively robs engine power). Watch out for fitment > > issues. > > > > > > -- > Sent from my mobile device > > Chris S. > Disclaimer: "Death and serious injury may occur" >

-- Jake

1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"

Crescent Beach, BC

www.crescentbeachguitar.com http://subyjake.googlepages.com/mydixiedarlin%27


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