Chris,

For tire size conversions, try going here:

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

Keep in mind, just because it is the same size in height, doesn't mean that
the width won't cause issues.  In a 16" tire, a 235/55 16 is about the same
height as a 205/75 14 tire.  But I bet the rear door won't open on that
size!

Don in Reidsville, NC
1986 Kawasaki Concours
1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia)
"I reject your reality and substitute my own." - Adam Savage

----- Original Message -----
From: <JORDANVW@AOL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Cc: <vanagon@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Mon 18 April 2005 13:27
Subject: [vanagon] whats the biggest 16" tire you can run on a 2wd vanagon??

>
> OMG chris is starting a "tire thread"!!!!!??!!??!
>
> i talked to benT and he reccomended a 215-55-16 tire..  but someone else
> told
> me that this is "same as stock" rolling diameter of a 205 75 14???
> lots of conflicting answers and i just want to try to find something that
> will work before i buy tires...
> basically i am trying to see what the largest 16" tire i can run on a 2wd
> vanagon without rubbing..   the wheels im using are 16"x7.5..
>
> any ideas?
>
> chris