

| Subject: | Re: 15" Wheel Question |
| From: | George Thorburn |
| Date: | Fri, 18 Apr 2003 22:15:08 -0600 |
>>Tire choices always seems to be overly confusing. So what is a good tire to use with 15" rims? I do not want to go to a larger diameter so 215/75x15 is out (my 1.9L motor works hard enough already). Most of the 215/65x15 tires do not have a high enough load rating (tell me what tire has the correct rating if there is one). 205/65x15 tires have a smaller diameter than the stock 185R15 tire so the engine will rev higher. I drive a two wheel drive Westfalia so the load carring capacity is important. I drive in the mountains so I do not want to oversize the tires, I am leaning toward the 205/65x15 tires but would like to find a set of 215/65x15 tires with the right load rating. I have a set of 15" Audi rims with machine work done and a set of spacers and longer bolts/studs ready to go. I just need to find some tires. Thanks for any help. George '85 Westfalia PS Does anyone know the revs/mile or kilometer for the four sizes mentioned. (185R14, 205/65x15, 215/65x15 and 215/75x15)
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