If you actually measure that 27 X 8.50 you will find that it is really close to 26.5 inch, same as a 215/70-14. 27.8" is beginning to push the limits for the stock driveline and brakes. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Scott Daniel - Turbovans Sent: Friday, March 16, 2012 12:26 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Tire size "27.8" diameter " sounds suspiciously like to the tire size 27 X 8.50 R14 LT .. which is a GREAT 14 inch vanagon tire size. speedometer ..who watches that all the time ? I watch the tach more. Most members of these lists know about vanagon tire load requirements.. but all tires stores sure do not !
On 3/15/2012 7:39 PM, Richard A Jones wrote: > 27.8" diameter |
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