Date:         Sat, 11 Apr 2009 20:38:07 -0400
Reply-To:     Jonce Fancher <streetbugs@VERIZON.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jonce Fancher <streetbugs@VERIZON.NET>
Subject:      Wheel /Rims for heavy Westy
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Hi all
I know that alot of poop has been tossed around for the Tires to use properly on a Vanagon.

Im in the market to get a set of new road tires and have figured out which Tires Im going to use. The Tires I have on there are a bit to noisy for road use at
speeds of 70 plus on the freeway. Dont get me wrong I love these tires in Wind, Semis passing and gusts they are great, But noisy.  So Im going to swap to a
more street tire. Im also looking to swap the wheels/rims since Im going this far. I happened accross these http://www2.cip1.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=
1935
Not sure if anyone has used these empi style wheels on a Heavy Vanagon Westy or not and with it fully loaded with 4 persons and a small trailer in tow if that is
a safe wheel to put on.
I also have a set of BBS Wheels that are 16" on my 84 that I like but wasnt sure if they would be strong enough for the heavy westy.
Im I just being a Weenie?
I like the 5 spoke look and was looking at the van cafe style as well.

Thanks Jonce



Jonce Fancher

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