Raising the rear could make for quit an un predictable squirrely ride. Be sure to have the front caster angle set to compensate. That is a fairly large tire, (27.5" diameter). Braking performance will suffer. What are trying to accomplish here. Those tires will not fit in you spare carrier. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of C B Sent: Thursday, December 24, 2009 1:32 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Tires (Aaaaaaaagh!) Cunegonde has stock '83.5 suspension/hubs/brakes, except for syncro rear springs. So, will Yokohama Geolandar HT-S 225-70-15s fit in Cunegonde's wheelwells? New rims are Audi 7 x 15 ET46 (spacers and new bolts on order). If they do, any special fitment issues? If they don't, recommended size to exchange them for? -- Bretts 1983 1.9l WBX Ivory Westfalia "Cunegonde" |
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