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Date:         Sun, 1 Nov 1998 23:00:27 -0800
Reply-To:     Austin <austins@IX.NETCOM.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Austin <austins@IX.NETCOM.COM>
Subject:      Wheels
Comments: To: vanagon@vanagon.com
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At 01:36 PM 11/1/98 -0700, you wrote:
>Vanagon Wheelmasters...
>What are the advantages of going to 15" or 16" wheels, other than different
>tire availability?  Does a larger wheel diameter without a significant
>change in outside tire diameter make a difference in ride/handling,
>performance, or anything else?


>Thanks..John
>'90 Syncro Westy (vic)


In a word, Yes; maintaining the same tire OD while increasing the wheel OD
results in a shorter tire sidewall, which *can* be less flexible than a
taller sidewall, resulting in better transient handling, & better road
'feel'; just have to be careful regarding load carrying capability.


Austin
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