I found that with the larger 215/60 16 tires my Westy actually stops
better due to wider contact patch.  The wheel/tire combo is 6 lb each
lighter than stock wheels as well.

2010/3/15, Roger Whittaker <rogerwhitt1@gmail.com>:
> dear wheels
> it would be my advice that if you increase your wheel size to 16
> that you also increase your brake size alll-around
> your choice ... simply offering some advice...
> 16 is a full two sizes up from OEM 14 ...
> yours
>
> On Mon, Mar 15, 2010 at 6:29 AM, David Clarkson <dvdclarksn@aol.com> wrote:
>
>> It's time for some new and larger tires/wheels for my 90 Westfalia. I had
>> pretty well decided on 15" wheels but in looking at used ones many folks
>> were selling 15" wheels to move up to 16" wheels. I think that with some
>> 16"
>> wheel/tire configurations there may be interference problems that can't be
>> solved with different spacers/lugs/studs. Anyone have any convincing
>> arguments for either size? Thanks list.
>> ?
>> David Clarkson
>> 9o Westy-getting makeover and cosmetics
>>
>
>
>
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