Just FYI, for the sake of Mercedes CLK wheel users.  If your 16''
wheels are 7'' wide and have an ET of 37, you will likely need a front
spacer with that size tire due to ball joint interference when
turning.

On 3/11/09, Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote:
> 225/60 - 16 gives you a circumference that is ~ 3 1/2 % larger than stock.
> This should correct your built-in speedometer error and make highway driving
> quieter at the expense of a small power loss at take-off.
>
> This is the  size I'm going to when my tires wear out.  :-)
>
> On Tue, Mar 10, 2009 at 9:23 PM, Troy <colorworks@gci.net> wrote:
>
>> I guess I should mention that I am putting these tires on a 2 Wheel Drive
>> vehicle, not a syncro. I have no intention of regearing my transmission.
>> To
>> my knowledge, anything taller than a 215/60/16" is going to be taller than
>> stock. I see people putting 215/85 tires on their rigs, this is not
>> something I'm interested in. I generally do not go off roading, although I
>> do drive on large gravel, sand/silt, but it's generally just to get to a
>> choice camping site! I'm primarily interested in a highway tire that is
>> going to be quiet, but can handle the occasional off road mud, with a
>> stiff
>> enough sidewall to be resistant to heavy winds without feeling every bump
>> in
>> the road. A lot to ask perhaps? And what's the deal with load rating? Do I
>> need a class C tire? Why does Go Westy recommend the Michelin Hydroedge if
>> it's not the proper load rating? I realize Go Westy is not god, but had a
>> hard time believing they would recommend a tire that is an incorrect load
>> rating for the vehicle--what's up here? Is there a decent tire that's
>> about
>> $80? Is that asking too much?
>>
>> Troy
>>
>>
>>
>>  I didn't think the HydroEdge had the stiff sidewalls, but maybe I'm
>>> misinformed.  Ditto for the Goodyear tire in question.
>>>
>>> DM&FS
>>>
>>>
>
>
> --
> Jake
>
> 1984 Vanagon GL
> 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
>
> Crescent Beach, BC
>
> www.crescentbeachguitar.com
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>

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