Date: Sat, 2 May 1998 01:47:12 -0700
Reply-To: David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG>
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From: David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG>
Subject: Re: Syncro tire sizes
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At 17:13 5/1/98 -0300, Tim Smith wrote:
>> works out to be about 26.7" in diameter. I want to go up to 215R70 16"
>> (28.0") or 225R70 16" (28.5") BFG All-Terrains. The spare tire is the
>
>biggest possible Syncro tire is shown on Coyotes website, 30x9.5x15 I think
>on an Syncro-16", I'm running 29.2x9.4x15 (which is 235/75/15) no way will
>it fit underneath. I'd stop at the 28.5" diam also, less chance of rubbing.
>Solution will be a scrounged swing out rack from Bronco, with new feet
>bolted onto top of rear bumper for tilt-down effect, latched onto rear
>hatch/corner. Let's hope this works!
Sounds interesting. We measured again tonight and it looks like the
30x9.5" would be the limit. The biggest tire that can go in the spare tire
well is 27.5" so a bit of grinding would solve that really quickly. I want
to get the BFG 215/70 16" and that is 28.0" but they are listed but not in
production yet according to two tire stores in town. The smallest 16"
would be a 225/70 and that is 28.5".... looks like this is what I'll be
getting.
>>because of the differentials being able to compenstate. On the syncro, I
think
>>the safest place to put the spare would be at the rear. Don't get a flat.
>
>no safest place, 4 same size tires. I'm at the extreme of wear on rears,
>front are healthy treads, and I suspect I'm winding up the VC too much. When
>I broke the front joint I could hear the freed up axle clicking steadily
>when driving straight, meaning some speed differential F to R. I don't
>highway with this setup, town/offroad only. So I keep my fingers crossed.
>The VC tolerates some speed mismatch before lockup, I'm abusing that I
suspect.
My theory on for gravel roads would be to put the mis-matched tire on the
rear and lock the differential. Unless I run over a nail or something on
the highway I doubt if I will get a flat. If I do then CAA to the rescue
with a flat bed!
> One remedy I can see to grossly mis-sized tires to try and air down the
>bigger tires until rolling diameter matches the fully inflated 14" tire,
>then limp home slowly (my plan). Alternative would be to carry a tube and
>really have fun fitting it in. That 'flat-sealer' in a can is not a bad
>concept now.
Yes, fix-a-flat looks pretty good at this time too!
>
>Final point, since I like Yokohamas, Yoko F742, 8 ply heavy lugged, in
>7.00R15 is about 29.4" diam. These are tall narrow tires, will likely fit
>better than the 9.3" wide MTs I have. "not for extended summer or high
>speed driving" sez right in the catalogue. bye, Tim
Tall and skinny is what I am looking for, but 16" is not the best size to
get tires in.
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