What about accelerating up hills? Have you tried this? 

> I went to 225/70R15 from 14 rims and notice no problems in acceleration.
> What I did notice is an incredibly better ride and side wind stablity and
> the assurance that cruising at 70mph has the RPM below 4K! If you ride the
> freeway go that route especially with an autobox.
> 
> Shawn
> 
> On 6/8/06, Mark C <obeechi@runbox.com> wrote:
> >
> > I have the option, in a 15 inch wheel, of
> >
> > 205 65 15
> > 225 70 15
> >
> > I'm wondering how much of a difference in torque and power the 225 70
> > would make...
> >
> > I realize that on the one hand the rpms in third gear automatic would be
> > reduced in freeway speeds
> >
> > On the other hand it would slow acceleration and how fast you can go up a
> > mountain...
> >
> > I have a suburu 2.2 legacy engine
> >
> > Would appreciate any input, thanks.
> >
> 
> 
> 
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> shawn feller, ohio
> 1986 Vw Vanagon GL Westfalia
> 1993 Vw Eurovan GL
> 
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