As promised, I am following up on my GoWesty wheel deal. I received the 16 x 7.5 rims yesterday. They are presumably manufactured by Hankook because that is what is contained in the warranty info (wheel warranty is 4 years). So I guess that if Hankook tires are okay, then their wheels ought to be okay as well. I ordered a set of Michelin Hydroedge 215/65R/16 tires from Tire Rack. After a good discussion on this list, it became apparent to me that the tires being offered by Gowesty (Hydroedge 215/60/16) lacked the proper load rating. Thanks for all who gave input on the tire situation. I had the tires and wheels mounted this morning and thus far have driven about 50 miles. Handling is improved, especially in corners. I have them at 40 psi, which may be a little high and causing a bumpy ride, but I didn't want them to be mushy in the turns. The wheels are beautifully finished and the tire/wheel combination makes my bus look great. No clearance problems anywhere. Just a cool look and good handling. Warren in Santa Fe 88 Westy Subie 2.2 |
Please note - During the past 17 years of operation, several gigabytes of
Vanagon mail messages have been archived. Searching the entire collection
will take up to five minutes to complete. Please be patient!
Return to the archives @ gerry.vanagon.com
The vanagon mailing list archives are copyright (c) 1994-2011, and may not be reproduced without the express written permission of the list administrators. Posting messages to this mailing list grants a license to the mailing list administrators to reproduce the message in a compilation, either printed or electronic. All compilations will be not-for-profit, with any excess proceeds going to the Vanagon mailing list.
Any profits from list compilations go exclusively towards the management and operation of the Vanagon mailing list and vanagon mailing list web site.