Date:         Wed, 22 May 2013 14:36:36 -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: Don Hanson <dhanson928@gmail.com>
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Hi Don,

I've not noticed a major difference.

Jimmy
Wilmington, NC


On Wed, May 22, 2013 at 12:39 PM, Don Hanson <dhanson928@gmail.com> wrote:

> 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
> >
>