Semi-thread jack, but what kind of effect have you wheel swappers felt on braking? Seems to me that increasing the diameter and rolling circumference of the wheels without increasing the brake's size...that would result in noticeable reduction in actual braking force...eh? I know the effect is dramatic when done the other way....increase the brake disc's diameter and the braking forces are enhanced... Curious, because Vanagons are somewhat under equipped with brakes from the factory
On Tue, May 21, 2013 at 10:47 PM, neil n <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > Thanks for the input people. > > With any luck I may find some used wheels locally though there is no > hurry on this upgrade. > > If I planned my trips better, I'd have an extra day or two to pull > off, camp, and let the wind pass, then head out again! > > Neil. > > > On Tue, May 21, 2013 at 7:06 PM, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net> > wrote: > > > Totally endorse the upgrade to 16" wheels, for many reasons. Better > handling in cross-winds? No question! Reason? The aspect ratio. > > > Downside: the cost....of course...hurts temporarily. > > -- > 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 > |
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