I bought 215/65-15 Michelin Agilis 51 for my SA Rheins, and I
like them a lot. I bought them on special order from Canadian
Tire. When last I heard the smaller 205/65-15 can be found at
www.tirerack.com

Thanks,
Chris

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>Date: Sat, 20 Sep 2003 09:50:27 -0600
>From: George Thorburn <thorgk@ACCESSCOMM.CA>
>Subject: 15" Audi Wheels
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>
>Conrad,
>
>205/65xR15 WR Nokian tires are available in "c" rating. I am
using 1/2" aluminum spacers with no problem. The 2 small
bolts in the brake drum have to be left off. What size are
your LTX tires? What style are your Audi rims? (are they the
16 spoke model with the ET45 offset? part number 437601025D)
I'm sure they will work, but I also know that a "told you so"
from a significant other can do a lot to limit creativity.
>
>George,
>
>'85 Westfalia
>
>
>
>
>
>>>I found out the hard way that my '85 has a clearance
problem on the
>>>control arms with the rims + LTX M/S tires. I tried 8mm
spacers, but
>>>will need at least another 10mm to clear the control arms.
The tire
>>>guru who helped me research Load Range "C" compatibility,
says that LTX
>>>is about the only tire that meets the sidewall integrity
requirement.
>>>He was unaware of another one that would unless it is a
commercial tire.
>
>>>Also, I found out that even without spacers, I need longer
lug bolts in
>>>the back. There are also "positioning" bolts in the drums
that prevent
>>>the wheels from mounting flat. Again, if you have a Syncro
you should
>>>be OK.