Date:         Sun, 5 May 2013 19:41:05 -0700
Reply-To:     Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
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From:         Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
Subject:      Re: Wheel size - 1987 Syncro
Comments: To: Matt Wolaver <mattwolaver@GMAIL.COM>
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Wheel size matters.
A common nice set up on not-too-radical a syncro is 215/75 R 15 on 15
inch wheels.


you might have 27 X 8.50 R 14's ..a favorite size of mine for a 14 ..and
they look just right on a syncro to me ...
and the same overall diameter on a 15 inch wheel will handle better than
the same overall diameter on a 14.

you want 5identical tires of coursefor a syncro. Keep in mind if your
spare will fit underneath in front, or where you'll keep one if it won't.


On 5/5/2013 6:14 PM, Matt Wolaver wrote:
> I just purchased "Harmony" a 1987 Syncro camper, here's a link to some Picts: mysyncrowesty.com
>
> My question is what is better small rims or big rims?  This vehicle comes with 14" rims and 27" tires. I'm not sure if I can get taller tires for the van?  (maybe some one knows the max height?)
>
> But I'm assuming that the rim size doesn't matter if the tire size makes up the difference.
>
> Is there anything else to take into account here before upgrading the rims? Stay with 14" or go upto 16"??
>
> Thanks,
> Matt
>
>
>
> Matt