>Hello,
>
>The list topics are a bit drab as of late. I wanted to ask and see who was
>running 16 in wheels. It seems that most of us are trying to raise the van
>and put bigger tires on it. On my van I am running high performance low
>profile tires (VR) speed rated. Are there any other list members who are
>doing the same, specifically those who are running larger wheels? I need to
>get new tires soon, these vans eat through tires like a child going crazy
>with a pencil eraser. Any thoughts/opinions/comments appreciated!
>
>Joe

What wheels (manufacturer, dimensions etc) and tires are they exactly?
There are no listings in New Zealand for Vanagons. I had 15" Mercedes steel
wheels and 205R65 Riken GR03s on my 75. I'd like to fit performance tires
on the Vanagon; less sidewall means less flex means better handling. But
lower loading capacity: thaes tires aren't made for carrying a ton of gear!

Andrew