Date:         Mon, 12 May 2014 06:24:21 -0600
Reply-To:     Miguel Pacheco <mundopacheco@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Miguel Pacheco <mundopacheco@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: VC Carrot wheels + tire size question
Comments: To: Ben <syncro@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <D1023D8A-854B-4879-AD0E-95C2D2DA986A@gmail.com>
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You can also just go in for a test fit. I've done this a couple of times
for front and rear, when upsizing.

*Miguel*

*The free soul is rare, but you know it when you see it- basically because
you feel good, very good, when you are near or with them. *
*- Charles Bukowski, Tales of Ordinary*




On Mon, May 12, 2014 at 2:36 AM, Ben <syncro@gmail.com> wrote:

> I don't have the wheel and tire combo in question. However, it is possible
> to deduce clearance based on information you provided. I venture a better
> guess if you stated your existing wheel width.
>
> 235-225 = 10mm wider
>
> 10mm x 1/2 = 5mm on each edge
>
> ET25-ET23 = 2mm inward "push"
>
> 5mm - 2mm = 3mm net inward
>
> The Van Cafe wheel you referenced is 7.5mm wide. Assuming your old wheel
> is the same width, you only need to contend with 3mm.
>
> However, if the old wheels are narrower, it will likely present some
> clearance challenges. The width of the wheel also dictates how the sidewall
> will budge. Even tires in the same size from different manufacturers can
> differ enough to be a problem even on the same size wheel.
>
>
> BenT
> sent from my electronic leash
>
> > On May 11, 2014, at 9:13 PM, Joel VanderKwaak <joelvanderkwaak@GMAIL.COM>
> wrote:
> >
> > Howdy,
> >
> > I have a set of these:
> >
> > http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_1572_341/carrot-alloy.html
> >
> > running 225/75-15 tires.
> >
> > The ET on these is 25, and I do not have any rubbing on the sliding door.
> > There's an obvious gap that I haven't yet measured.
> >
> > I'm wondering if anyone in vanagon-land is running 235/75-15 on them,
> and if they have rubbing on the sliding door.
> >
> > I've seen 235/75-15 mounted on GW wheels, with an offset of 23, and they
> just barely rub. So I'm wondering if I can get away with this. It's
> relevant as there are more tire choices in the larger size.
> >
> > Happy Trails,
> >
> > Joel
>