It is not the wheels that need more clearance in the trailing arms, it is
the silly sized tires on them.

Dennis

>From: Todd Last <rubatoguy@COMCAST.NET>
>Reply-To: rubatoguy@COMCAST.NET
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Re: wheel size recommendation
>Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2007 23:18:52 +0000
>
>Cm'on  isn't anyone running 21 or 22" wheels with spinners?
>
>What always amuses me are the SUVs with wheel and tire combinations which
>would last all of about 5 minutes on a decent off-road excursion.
>
>Part of the job of the tire sidewall is to absorb impacts - like a pothole.
>The shorter the sidewall, the less impact absorption - which translates to
>a harsher ride or potentially damage to the wheel, tire or suspension.  The
>difference may be minimal between a 15" and 16" wheel but the lesson still
>applies.
>
>Pick the wheel/tire combination that is apropriate for the kind of driving
>you plan to do.
>
>My question is how the GoWesty 16" wheels fit. I thought you needed special
>rear control arms to fit 16" wheels with the proper offset.
>
>
>Todd
>'88 Westy
>
>(Going to 15" wheels if my Michelin XCA tires ever wear out 3+ years and
>counting)