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Date:         Fri, 27 Aug 1999 01:30:45 -0400
Reply-To:     karl <thewestyman@MINDSPRING.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         karl <thewestyman@MINDSPRING.COM>
Subject:      New 15" wheels and tires for OTTO!
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Just got my new 'summer' wheels and tires for my Westy Syncro. For anyone
thinking of the easy upgrade to 15" factory wheels, the 5-spoke 'star'
wheels from South Africa are the perfect way to go. A factory fit, and a
great price to boot. I believe Ken Wilford ( http://www.vanagain.com ) sells
these, although I bought mine from the source. (sorry, Ken!) These are 6.5
inches in width, with a 30mm offset, designed specifically for the Vanagon.
They also use the factory alloy wheel nuts, and don't require a longer
length wheel lug.


For tires, I purchased the Bridgestone Dueler A/T 693, 235/75-15, LT-C rated
(6-ply rating) from The Tire Rack (1-800-445-0179). Nice open on/off road
tread design, modern carcass, beading to protect the wheel lip. I think this
is the largest tire that will fit without modifications to the body, and oh
do they fill up the wheelwells nicely! With these wheels, there are no
contact points at all. I'll let you know how they perform on pavement as
well as offroad soon. Hope to see some of you at BBTA next weekend!


Karl
'87 Westy Syncro 1.9TD
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