At 09:04 PM 1/13/2011, Karl Wolz wrote...
>I agree.  Someone was paid good money to come up with the appropriate
>wheels
>for any given vehicle - a combination of appearance, performance,
>handling,
>and safety.  He has way more knowledge than I do (perhaps even letters
>after
>his name!), and I defer to his judgment on wheel selection.

But, you need to ask yourself, what would he have chosen 20-30 years
later, considering advancements in tire technology and available
options? How much did cost play in the selection, vs.
safety/performance/durability? Why do you think OEM Vanagon tire sizes
ranged from 185R14 to 205R16?