Word too that Bob! I have vans with 15s, 16s, 17s and 18s. There is no comparison to the handling over the 14" stock wheels. Needless to say....if you are not prepared to change suspension, brakes and add more power or regear...stay with the 14s. dylan ________________________________ From: Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@GMAIL.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Sunday, September 13, 2009 1:28:00 PM Subject: Re: Wheel alternatives... On Sun, Sep 13, 2009 at 7:38 AM, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote: > 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 That's easy. Drive my van now compared to driving my van when it had OE 14" wheels/tires. Even with the Michelin Agelis, or the OE MXL's, or Continental's. Absolutely no comparison in stability. bob '87 Syncro Westy w/ CV900 wheels/BFG T/A KO 225/70-16 > |
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