215-65-16 are kinda tall.

There's a great tire size comparator at The Brick Yard's site:

http://brickwerks.hostinguk.com/VehicleSpecific/T3/info/mods/alloys/altwhls.htm

On Wed, Mar 11, 2009 at 9:26 AM, Chris S <szpejankowski@gmail.com> wrote:

> Looks like 215/65 16 would be close enough.  My 112 hp waterboxer can
> handle a little extra size and it would be no worse than the 195r14
> Hankooks I have now.  I ran 27x8.5 14 on my other Westy for years with
> no discernible power robbing effects.  What I got in return is
> sure-footed handling.
>
> On 3/11/09, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote:
> > At 11:06 AM 3/11/2009, Chris S wrote...
> >>I currently use Michelin Hydroedge tires on my New Beetle ... and
> >>would use them, in little larger size on 16'' wheels  on my Vanagon.
> >
> > Vanagon tires should have a load rating of at least 96. The Hydroedges
> > which have a suitable rating would be 215/65R16, 225/60R16, and
> > 235/60R16. All are wider and larger diameter than stock (speedo
> > inaccurate, effectively robs engine power). Watch out for fitment
> > issues.
> >
> >
>
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>
> Chris S.
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