In a message dated 12/21/02 8:01:48 AM Pacific Standard Time,
fliptop92@KNOLOGY.NET writes:

<< I checked the archives and didn't find anyone that had put 7.5jx16ET30 rim
on a two wheel drive vanagon Westy. will the 7.5 rim width cause a clearance
problem with 205x55x16 tires mounted? >>

Should fit. I've had 8" wide ET23 wheels on with nary a peep from the sliding
door. That's about 19.7 mm further out than the wheels you are contemplating.

Your contemplated combination is 205 X 55% yields a tire height of 112.75 mm.
Plus 406.4 mm (16") rim equals 519.15 mm total height.

The taller of the stock combos is 205 X 70% yields a tire height of 143.5 mm.
Plus 366.6 mm (14") rim equals 499.10 mm total height.

So in my guess-timation, your contemplated combo is only marginally taller
than stock. Give or take a few millimeters for differing tire manufacturers
and my poor math skills. Corrections invited.

BenT
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