In a message dated 99-01-16 23:27:39 EST, pdooley@GTE.NET writes: > These wheels look very nice, and the 235-75-15 tires should really help the > gearing. The circumference came out at 89.5 inches, yielding a 28.5 inch > tall tire. > I believe the vanagon trans has a 4.89 R/P and 0.8 fourth, so this tire > would give 65mph@3000rpm. That's assuming that the engine has enough power at 3000rpm to keep the van moving. Peak HP for the 1986-1991 2.1L engines is at 4800 rpm. I doubt you'll be able to push a Vanagon through the air at 65mph at only 3000rpm Regards, Jim Davis |
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