Date:         Sat, 4 Jun 2011 13:16:54 -0600
Reply-To:     Robert Stevens <mtbiker62@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Robert Stevens <mtbiker62@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Wheels upgrade
Comments: To: Jonathan Edwards <edwards151@GMAIL.COM>
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On Jun 4, 2011, at 11:27 AM, Jonathan Edwards wrote:

> 'd also like to go with bigger AT
> tires for more clearance, improved off-road and winter conditions (I live in
> MT).  My concern is that going too much bigger than stock will be more than
> the 1.9 can handle. So should I just wait until I do the engine conversion,
> or is there a wheel/tire combo I could go with now that will improve highway
> driving (shorter sidewalls, less "sway" in the wind) but keeps close to my
> current tire outside circumference. 

You seem to me to have the "right idea" regarding the benefits/payoffs AND
hazards (read: negative consequences to engine poop/power). Lots of volks
here currently (me in the past) use Nokian CS tyres (Hakkapellitta) in about
205/65-15 size which keeps the revs-per-mile and diameter, stock, so no
loss of power, but a HUGE/significant improvement in road-ability, drive ability
handling in all conditions.

bob