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Subject:Re: Wheel alternatives...
From:Bob Stevens
Date:Sun, 13 Sep 2009 11:28:00 -0600

On Sun, Sep 13, 2009 at 7:38 AM, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote:

> I am forever amazed at the propensity of folks to change something on a
> vehicle from the way the engineers designed it, and dismiss any concerns
> about safety of the modification with faith that it will "be ok."
>
> Why do you guys want different wheels from the ones that VW put on the
> van?  In what way do you think that your choices are better?  Just
> curious.
>
> Dave McNeely
That's easy. Drive my van now compared to driving my van when it had OE 14"
wheels/tires.
Even with the Michelin Agelis, or the OE MXL's, or Continental's. Absolutely
no comparison in stability.

bob
'87 Syncro Westy
w/ CV900 wheels/BFG T/A KO 225/70-16

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