I had those BFGs on my 82 diesel, no problem.  I went bigger, installed a set of used Goodyear
Wrangler Radials, size 235/75R15 on audi V8 rims.  The tire diameter is 28.5".  The V8 rim is 7.5"
width and ET35.  The tires fit fine and look great, but I only have them on the rears for now, until
I get the rims machined.  Changed the top speed by about 4 mph I am guessing.  Great for highway
because you can go much faster without the engine blowing up, if you're not going uphill.
-Hans

----- Original Message -----
From: "chris jackson" <chriscjack@BIGPLANET.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2005 12:06 AM
Subject: 27" BFG all terrain tires on 82 diesel

> It has new 27" BFG all terrain tires. This is one posted on samba I did not think you something
> that big would fit. Is this a good idea?
>
>
> Thank you,
>
> Chris
>
> 82 westy diesel soon to become a 1.8 gas
>