Date:         Mon, 20 Oct 1997 10:22:05 +0300
Reply-To:     Helmut Zeidler <Helmut_Zeidler@NOTESMAIL.NOKIA.COM>
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From:         Helmut Zeidler <Helmut_Zeidler@NOTESMAIL.NOKIA.COM>
Subject:      Re: wheels (was syncro fuel tanks and snow tyres)
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>A 15" wheel with a slightly lower-profile tire (such as 205/65 15)
wouldn't increase the >tire
>diameter from stock.  I think that this package would make a significant
improvement in
>transition response at high speeds for those of us who use our vans mainly
for
>transporting light gear and a kid or two on hard pavement.  I am notorious
for my >"spirited
>driving" and would enjoy a Vanagon built for speed.  Has anyone on the
list created a >high
>performance/ high speed Vanagon that they are driving now?  I would be
interested in
>seeing one firsthand.  Maybe Sudhir's 3.4L 24 valve v-6 Vanagon could be
one when he's
>done with his engine swap. ;-)
>Jim Catterson, what does the ProjektZwo catalog list for HiPo
wheels/tires?  What do
>those lucky Vaterland Caravelle drivers have to choose from?  And (gulp)
what are the
>prices?

My 5 cylinder Camper (136 hp) speeds up to 160 km/h
and 180 km/h downhills (about 100 mph). I'm using
185R14 93R made by Toyo. Funny, but prices are lower
than standard wheels, the dealer asked DM 130.00 per tire.
205/65R15 priced about DM 180 to DM 230, too expensive.

Helmut
'80 Camper