I'll second this notion.... When I went to 15" wheels and the 225-15-70 tires there was a marked difference in stability during windy weather. Anthony '89 Syncro GL (Hidalgo) ________________________________ From: Robert Stevens <mtbiker62@GMAIL.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Sunday, May 12, 2013 10:15 PM Subject: Re: driving in gusty winds... On May 12, 2013, at 8:08 PM, Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM> wrote: I always seem to have my hands full driving my van in the Gorge, even though I have been completely through all the suspension, steering, tires etc., When you are rolling along at 65 into a 60mph gust, then it hits you from the side....then stops, then from the other side, etc etc....all the way along with high cliffs and through the various side canyons....a tall profile and relatively short wheel base vehicle like our vans....they 'feel' the wind.... Put 15" to 17" rims/wheels on your van with good vanagon-worthy truck tires, and you will notice a HUGE improvement in this. It's not possible to describe the difference. The driving experience with larger rims, despite not larger overall diameter of wheels, is completely different from stock. bob |
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