Date:         Tue, 21 May 2013 20:12:22 -0400
Reply-To:     Jim Johnston <inmytree1@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Jim Johnston <inmytree1@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: 14" to 16" Wheel Upgrade User Input Please.
Comments: To: neil n <musomuso@gmail.com>
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Hi Neil,

I went from 14 to 16, and like Harry, I'm not looking back.  I feel I have
more control driving on the interstate, especially when windy.

Here are some pics:

https://picasaweb.google.com/104110054373682507279/RubySNewShoes?authkey=Gv1sRgCN7T49Gn8u66kQE#



Jimmy
1991 GL with a 2.2 Subaru
Wilmington, NC


On Tue, May 21, 2013 at 4:16 PM, neil n <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi all.
>
> This is for a 1981 Westfalia with 14" wheels, Nokian tires:
> http://tinyurl.com/cklr86y
>
> For those with a 2WD Vanagon who've upgraded from 14" to 16" all
> season (XL or better) wheels-tires, but changed NOTHING else......
>
> Did this upgrade significantly and obviously improve steering input,
> road handling etc. while driving in severe cross winds?
>
> Except for the steering transfer gear box, I've replaced nearly every
> part in the front end. All these parts now have relatively low miles.
>
> I realize the Vanagon will always be susceptible to cross winds but at
> this point, it almost feels unsafe to drive in severe winds.
>
> Apologies in advance if this has been covered, but searching by
> subject, have not found a thread specific to this.
>
> Neil.
>
> --
> Neil n
>
> Blog: tubaneil.blogspot.ca
>
> '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p
>
> '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"  http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/
>
> Vanagon VAG Gas inline-VR Engine Swap Group:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/d7gd5ej
>