What happens to your fuel mileage with these big tires?  Does it also affect
your speedometer?

Joe Tu wrote:

> I am not running Pzwo wheels, but a Ronal wheel, its a 7 spoke, like on the
> Audi A4's.
> It's a 16 x 7.5 with a 20ET, and right now shodded with 225/50VR16 rubber.
> For those who want a sporty van, you gotta put at least 16's on your van, it
> does WONDERS for the handling. Next set I am trying some 235/50's to see if
> I can go any faster in the corners...LOL.
>
> Joe
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
> Of David Del Ben
> Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2000 4:51 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Projektzwo wheels
>
> Keith,
> No Projektzwo wheels - but I've just installed a set of Australian
> "Performance Wheelsa" - 7x15". They were $185AUD each.
> Tyres chosen were BF Goodrich Fairways - 205 x 65 x 15"
>
> I generally drive with an empty car - so I'm not too concerned on the load
> rating however both wheels and tyres are up to the required weight ratings.
>
> The combination has been excellent and the wheels look fantastic - though
> initially I had problems finding alloy wheels to fit the VW.
> Transformed the handling to 'not quite pin-point accuracy'  -but hey -
> we're getting there.
> Good part about the combination is that comfort has not been at all
> compromised. Stability at highway cruising in cross winds has also been
> made that much better.
>
> No complaints here.
>
> David Del Ben
> 85 1.9 Carravelle
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From:   Keith Adams [SMTP:keith_adams@TRANSCANADA.COM]
> Sent:   Saturday, October 14, 2000 1:51 AM
> To:     vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject:        Projektzwo wheels
>
> Anyone running 7x15 Pzwo wheels on their van?  Anyone know how much they
> cost?
>
> Curious.
> Keith Adams
> Calgary, Alberta, Canada
> 1986 Vanagon GL Westfalia