Date:         Fri, 25 Dec 2009 17:28:09 -0500
Reply-To:     Chris S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Chris S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Tires (Aaaaaaaagh!)
Comments: To: C B <cunegonde.van.westfalia@gmail.com>
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First fitment issue are the syncro springs.  Unless you carry a
significant amount of weight in the rear they are too stiff and too
long, effectively removing all negative suspension travel. I have
tried syncro springs on my '85 and deemed them too unsafe. But don't
take my word for it. Just take sharp, swift turn down a bumpy road.

2009/12/24, C B <cunegonde.van.westfalia@gmail.com>:
> 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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Chris S.
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