Date:         Sat, 16 Nov 2024 09:19:00 -0500
Reply-To:     Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Tire size question
In-Reply-To:  <97CF766D-13EB-4D81-AA36-70ABD44441EE@eoni.com>
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Hi folks,  I think I accidentally only sent this reply to Jim, so sending again to the list. 

Also, thanks to Jim and others that got us up and going again.


Hi Jim,

        Wow!  Nice resource. 

I did discover I could put the tire size in my search engine and get useful info like diameter, width, and how many rotations per mile. 

But, now working on a better understanding of the info about load capacity and almost more importantly side wall stiffness.

I don’t care that much about soft ride.  I’d rather have the van sit tall, not have the tires rub or squish on turns or when we are passed. 

My google videos have so far not been that helpful for side wall learning.

And, the best examples will be real world ones from others out there running taller tires in my case, on a 2 wheel drive Auto.


Thank you again.  I’m keeping this list in my growing note on tires!
Eric Caron 


> On Nov 16, 2024, at 9:06 AM, Jim Arnott <jrasite@eoni.com> wrote:
> 
> Eric, 
> 
> Most all on-line tire sales companies have size calculators.
> 
> https://www.discounttire.com/learn/tire-size-calculator
> https://www.tirebuyer.com/education/tire-diameter-chart
> https://tiresizeguide.com/
> https://tiresizes.com/tire-size-chart
> https://tiresizes.com/tire-size-calculator
> https://www.goodyear.com/en_US/learn/choosing-your-tires/tire-size-chart.html
> https://www.bridgestoneamericas.com/en/company/safety/choosing-tires/determining-tire-size
> 
> Use the search engine of your choice and the search term ’tire size.’
> 
> Jim
> 
>> On Nov 13, 2024, at 12:06 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi folks,
>> How do the over all diameters compare to the following tires on my vanagon and another list members?
>> 
>> Mine 
>> 225/55 R17 
>> 
>> Karl’s 
>> 225/70 R16 
>> 
>> I’m wondering if Karl’s over all diameter is the same larger or smaller. 
>> 
>> If larger, what would I need to do to match his size on my R17 rims when future tires are needed.
>> 
>> Eric Caron
>