If you look at the VW web site for South Africa, they're using 15 inch tires
with 205 65 R 15, which could be substituted with 215 60 R 15. The wheels
are a little wider, so a 215 65 R 15 is going to be a different than spec
tire. Though what the percentage difference is, I don't have a clue.....

>From: "1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"" <pokey@VANAGON.ORG>
>Reply-To: "1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"" <pokey@VANAGON.ORG>
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Michelin Agilis51 215/65R15's are the same diameter as stock
>        185/82R14's
>Date: Sun, 3 Dec 2000 16:43:05 -0500
>
>Because these have an aspect ratio of 65 the diameter EXACTLY matches stock
>185/82R14 tires. I am still tossing around the idea of upgrading to 15"
>wheels. Has anyone had any experience with these tires? Check out:
>http://www.michelin-us.com/us/eng/tire/catalog/agilis.htm.
>
>Thanks,
>Chris Gronski
>Toronto, Ontario,
>'80 Westy "Pokey" - SLOPOKEY
>'87 Chevrolet Sprint - Ice Racer
>'91 Pontiac Firefly - Convertible
>www.vanagon.org
>www.gronski.com
>www.nineeleven.org

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