In a message dated 11/1/98 5:49:40 PM Pacific Standard Time, bogle@bway.net writes: << > << One thing to consider if you have a Syncro and want to go off road with it: > Larger wheels mean that your wheel rims will be closer to the rocks. > You will have less air between the wheel and the rocks. > I have a Syncro and I'm staying with stock 14" wheels. > Bill > 90 Syncro Westy > Lake Tahoe, CA >> > > Hi Bill, I have a syncro too. I have 16" wheels with 215-65-16 tires. I have > more rubber between the rim and the pavement than stock setup with the 14" > rims. Stock: 205/70R14 205 x .70 = 143.5 mm Modl's 16": 215/65R16 215 x .65 =139.75mm Isn't this you you figure the depth of tire protecting the rim? Respectfully, -- David Bogle Brooklyn '72 Campmobile 2.0L '87 Vanagon GL Syncro Westfalia >> He has 5/32 tire tread depth remaining and I have 9/32 tread depth remaining. Your math shows a difference of 3.75 millimeters difference. With my current setup (16" rims), I have about 1 millimeter more, so there. LOL. Have a nice day. Michael. PS. You're right. |
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