Everyone,

Thanks for all the thoughts on the two sizes 205/65-15 and 195/70-15.  It
appears that either would be acceptable.  Now I have to decide whether to
stay with the 14" rims or spend the extra money for the 15" alloys.

Harold

On Tue, Mar 25, 2008 at 2:06 PM, Jake de Villiers <
crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote:

> Harold, I put 205/65HR15 tires on my 15" wheels.
>
> They are working very well but in hindsight I would have gone with
> something a bit taller and trade some 'acceleration'  (ha) for a more
> relaxed highway cruise.
>
>
> On Tue, Mar 25, 2008 at 6:48 AM, Harold Teer <teer.vanagon@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > I am about to replace my Michelin Agilis on 14" rims with Nokian CS
> > tires.
> > I may stay with the 14" rims and purchase the 185R14 with a diameter of
> > 25.6"
> > and section width of 7.4", but am considering going to the 15" South
> > African
> > Alloys.
> >
> > IF I purchase the Alloys, my question is which size tire to put on the
> > 15"
> > rim?
> >
> > It appears that many people use the 205 65 R 15 with a diameter of 25.5and
> > section width of 8.2
> > I also have the choice of a 195 70 R 15 with a diameter of 25.8 and
> > section
> > width of 7.9.
> >
> > I have searched the archives of "The List" and also of Samba and I have
> > not
> > seen anyone using the 195 70 R 15.  Am just wondering why not and if
> > that is
> > a good or bad option.  My guess is that people who go to a bigger rim
> > also
> > want more tread on the road so they go with the 205 65 which provides
> > that.
> > But, that is my guess and I want your thoughts.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Harold
> >
> > --
> > Harold & Faye Teer
> > 1991 Westy
> > Harrisonburg, VA
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Jake
> 1984 Vanagon GL
> 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
> Crescent Beach, BC
> www.crescentbeachguitar.com
> http://subyjake.googlepages.com/mydixiedarlin%27

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Harold & Faye Teer
1991 Westy
Harrisonburg, VA