I think Larry's comments on the performance penalty really only apply
if you also change the rolling diameter. My Michelin Agilis 51's
215/65-15 (mounted on 15" SA Rhein Wheels) are pretty darn close to
stock rolling diameter, and I have not noticed a performance
difference.

Chris

On 7/8/05, Larry Chase <roadguy@roadhaus.com> wrote:
> larry chase
> roadhaus.com
> 
> Jeff,
> 
> Gotta run ... so will let others address your questions.
> 
> But if you want to see actual user reviews on many Vanagon Tires ...
> 
> Go here:
> 
> http://roadhaus.com/tires.html
> 
> I hope this helps your decision process.
> 
> One note ... moving from a 14" to 15" tire with a stock 2.1L engine ... you need to
> be prepared for a 9%-10% decrease in low end performance.
> 
> Also ... you might notice ... on the tire page ... there really are quite a few 14"
> tire choices available.
> 
> larry chase
> roadhaus.com
> - - -
> 
> Date: Fri, 8 Jul 2005 10:22:39 -0400
> From: jeffg jeffg@MIKOEXOTICWEAR.COM>
> Subject: new tires today!!!
> 
> Help
> 
> 1989 Vanagon GL Westfalia
> 
> last night i had a big blowout on my left rear tire on the highway..pulled
> over and after the smoke cleared and i dropped my spare i realized it is all
> dried up, probably under the van since 1989.
> 
> so i need at least 2 tires to replace, i am running on 185/75/14 goodyear
> somethings,
> 
> 1) do i just replace the 2 tires
> 2) do i use this as an opportunity to upgrade to 15" and get all new rims
> and tires.
> 
> $100 compared to ????
> 
> what is the benefit if any with changing to 15"
> 
> 
>