I run 55 and 60 series tires on 16" rims with a waterboxer all the time. Most of the Benz wheels I get are take offs from the dealer and have fresh rubber. Works fine for me. dylan ________________________________ From: John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Sat, January 15, 2011 11:58:15 AM Subject: Re: Tires and wheels! So you are saying that today a 16 in. rim with a properly selected tire is the better choice? Next time when tire a due for replacement - I would do well to go to 16 in. rims for my V-gon with the 2.1L engine? John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http://www.moldhaus.com On 1/15/2011 9:43 AM, Dennis Haynes wrote: > they realized the error of their > ways and went to a 225/60-16XL tire. |
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