Well, at least on my '90 Westy, that was the size that it came with and I have that
size steel wheels. Look for the tire size sticker on the Driver side door jamb.
Jerry
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lee Kouns" <LeeKouns@WEBTV.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, January 05, 2003 9:57 PM
Subject: Can 205/70 R14 tires be used on an 87 Westy with steel wheels?

> Calling all tire gurus!
> Does anyone know of any problems using size 205/70 R14 tires on the
> standard 14x5.5 inch steel wheels of an 87 Westy? Does that tire size
> work equally well on the VW 14x6 inch alloy wheels? Is there still
> enough clearance on the rear tires for thin snow chains?
> Thanks for your help.
> Lee Kouns
> 87 Westy with steel wheels
> 88 Westy with alloy wheels