Date:         Thu, 28 Jan 2010 01:57:09 -0500
Reply-To:     Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: 15 inch wheels: tire size
Comments: To: M'obeechi <obeechi@RUNBOX.COM>
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The 205/65-15 is really the stock size tire. Why spend $$ on 15" rims? You
will need a reinforced or load range "C" tire in this size as the normal
load index is 92-94 for this size. A 205/70 will give you another 1/2"
height and raise the load index to 95-96. A 215/65-15 will give you both
height and width, can still be made to get into the spare tire carrier.
Normal load index will be 95-96 and reinforced will get you a load index of
100.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Kumho&tireModel=Ecsta+DX+Ar
oma&partnum=165VR5KU33AL&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes

My choice would be a 225/65-15. 99 natural load index and 1" inch taller and
wider than stock. Will not fit in spare carrier. But this is a tire size.
Hard to find at reasonable prices though.

Dennis


-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
M'obeechi
Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 5:01 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: 15 inch wheels: tire size

I need to choose between 205 65 15 and 205 70 15.

Where do the votes fall?