> Besides the FAQ on tires in the archives, Derek Drew suggested I > check out tires in the slightly oversize 27x8.5x14 size (if you have > the alloy wheels). This size is a bit hard to find, but they open up ^^^^^^^^^^^^ = $$$$ BFG 27/8.5/14 states minimum rim width is 5.5" (up to 7.5"), so the stock steel wheels are OK, just barely. These tires will fit on any standard 14" van rims after '70. Tim Smith
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