I'm using Mercedes CLK forged polished wheels.  Merc stuf is good
quality, beefy and the strong forged wheels save me 6lb of unsprung
weight per corner.  The CIP wheels are likely made to the cheapest
standard.

On 4/11/09, Jonce Fancher <streetbugs@verizon.net> wrote:
> Hi all
> I know that alot of poop has been tossed around for the Tires to use
> properly on a Vanagon.
>
> Im in the market to get a set of new road tires and have figured out which
> Tires Im going to use. The Tires I have on there are a bit to noisy for road
> use at
> speeds of 70 plus on the freeway. Dont get me wrong I love these tires in
> Wind, Semis passing and gusts they are great, But noisy.  So Im going to
> swap to a
> more street tire. Im also looking to swap the wheels/rims since Im going
> this far. I happened accross these
> http://www2.cip1.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=
> 1935
> Not sure if anyone has used these empi style wheels on a Heavy Vanagon Westy
> or not and with it fully loaded with 4 persons and a small trailer in tow if
> that is
> a safe wheel to put on.
> I also have a set of BBS Wheels that are 16" on my 84 that I like but wasnt
> sure if they would be strong enough for the heavy westy.
> Im I just being a Weenie?
> I like the 5 spoke look and was looking at the van cafe style as well.
>
> Thanks Jonce
>
>
>
> Jonce Fancher
>
> 56 Single Cab
> 66 Sunroof Bug
> 66 Variant Squareback
> 66 Porsche 912
> 71 Sunroof Bus
> 84 Vanagon "Godfried" 24k Original Miles
> 85 Vanagon Westi Zetec 2.0L DOHC
> 2003 10 Passenger Sprinter
>
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>

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