That makes sense. Fourteen inch tires with the load carrying capacity are few (but they are available). As of this week, they may be more expensive. Kumho's are Korean by parent company, but most are made in Chinese factories. Dave Mc
On Sun, Sep 13, 2009 at 7:46 PM , Ken Lewis wrote: > Dave, > I was looking for a larger selection of tires by upgrading to fifteen > inch wheels. > Ken Lewis > http://neksiwel.20m.com/ > in statu viae > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dave Mcneely" To: Sent: Sunday, > September 13, 2009 10:38 AM > Subject: Re: [VANAGON] Wheel alternatives... > > >> I am forever amazed at the propensity of folks to change something on >> a >> vehicle from the way the engineers designed it, and dismiss any >> concerns >> about safety of the modification with faith that it will "be ok." >> >> Why do you guys want different wheels from the ones that VW put on >> the >> van? In what way do you think that your choices are better? Just >> curious. >> >> Dave McNeely > |
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