OR the next question is: "Is there really a better selection of 16" tires
with the correct load rating and sidewall stiffness for a Vanagon Westy?

Inquiring minds want to know before buying the 'Readers Digest' version of a
correct answer.

tim in san jose

On Wed, Sep 15, 2010 at 12:38 PM, Peter DiFalco <peter.difalco@gmail.com>wrote:

> If you're not really into digging through online communities and taking in
> 15 points of view, then synthesizing them with your own experience and
> evaluation of the credibility of the online experts to determine a single
> answer you find acceptable, sometimes it's nice just to ask a simple
> question and get a simple answer. This is why people use Yahoo Answers -
> crowd-source the research, get a well-packaged answer.
>
> Of course, the next question will require the person get a little bit more
> digitally deep..
> Q2: "What tires should I get?"
> A: ....
>
>
>
>
> On Wed, Sep 15, 2010 at 12:12 PM, Todd.Last <Rubatoguy@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703376504575491680881901898.html
> >
> > *Q: Car-wheel diameters seem to be increasing all the time. Is this just
> > a style trend, or are there technical and safety benefits that go with
> > it? I have a 1989 Volkswagen Vanagon syncro camper that needs new tires.
> > Should I also replace the 14-inch wheels on my vehicle with 16-inch
> > wheels? I'm told there is a greater choice of tires for the bigger wheel.
> *
> >
> > �Roger Schwer, Big Sky, Mont.
> >
> > A: Most of the large wheels you see are the result of style trends. But
> > there is a practical origin, too. High-performance cars often use bigger
> > wheels because they make room for bigger disc brakes�important for safe
> > and rapid deceleration from high speeds. Your proposed switch to 16-inch
> > wheels on your van sounds like a modest upgrade that will improve the
> > vehicle's looks. The change may also improve its ride and handling, in
> > part because what you've heard is true: There is a wider choice of good
> > tires for the 16-inch wheels.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > I guess the questioner never heard of Vanagon.com!
> >
> > Todd
> > '88 Westy
> >
>

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