there was a recent article about plus sizes:

<http://www.caranddriver.com/features/10q1/effects_of_upsized_wheels_and_tires_tested-tech_dept>

they tested 5 different sizes on a VW Golf and came to the following conclusion:
"The 19-inch wheels definitely look the coolest. But the 17- and
18-inch setups offer a better compromise of grip, acceleration, price,
and ride harshness, so we�re not surprised VW uses 17- and 18-inch
sizes on its hot Golf, the GTI. If it�s acceleration you�re after,
stick with the smaller, lighter wheels and tires. And remember, unless
you believe it is better to look good than to feel good, take our
advice and stay away from extremely low-profile sidewalls and
massively heavy wheels."

On Mon, Apr 19, 2010 at 6:31 AM, Scott Chapman <scott_list@mischko.com> wrote:
> On the note with your pics of this spring chagne, you mention that it's
> done so that the big tires clear. �What's the upside to going with
> bigger than stock tires on these rigs?
>
>
> John Bange wrote:
>> On Sun, Apr 18, 2010 at 8:14 AM, Luke Bakken <luke.bakken@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>>> Thanks for posting pictures, it's always entertaining and educational
>>> to watch someone else's projects.
>>>
>>
>>
>> Always fun to see someone else's pain!
>>
>> Got my DNS issues solved. Pics available to all here:
>>
>> http://www.foodhammer.net/2wdSprings/2wdsprings.htm
>>
>> --
>> John Bange
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>> --
>> John Bange
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Karl
1981 VW Westy "Jenny"
2000 VW Jetta GLS VR6
Wilmington, DE