Date:         Thu, 13 Jan 2011 19:23:42 -0800
Reply-To:     Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
Subject:      Re: Sorry, Another Question On the Audi Wheels
Comments: To: Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <20110114025543.61B6EA007D@locke.alientech.net>
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no no no, Karl is right, we must stay true to the Original Maker,
there is nothing in the Bible of Bentley that allows larger wheels
(apart from the special dispensation given to 16" wheeled syncros).

The engineers foresaw all.

:)

alistair

On 13-Jan-11, at 6:55 PM, Mike S wrote:

> At 09:04 PM 1/13/2011, Karl Wolz wrote...
>> I agree.  Someone was paid good money to come up with the appropriate
>> wheels
>> for any given vehicle - a combination of appearance, performance,
>> handling,
>> and safety.  He has way more knowledge than I do (perhaps even
>> letters
>> after
>> his name!), and I defer to his judgment on wheel selection.
>
> But, you need to ask yourself, what would he have chosen 20-30 years
> later, considering advancements in tire technology and available
> options? How much did cost play in the selection, vs.
> safety/performance/durability? Why do you think OEM Vanagon tire sizes
> ranged from 185R14 to 205R16?