In that size tire you should be running XL rated tires. The normal rating
for this size is 95, (1521 pounds). The XL brings the rating up to 99, (1709
Pounds).
On 16" wheels I like the 225/60's. The slight increase in diameter brings
the standard load index to 97 or 98 and XL versions are 102 load index.
(1874 pounds)

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Jake de Villiers
Sent: Sunday, May 29, 2011 1:25 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: What's the best thing you've ever done to your Vanagon?

I'm going to fudge and say 'modernizing' Dixie - bringing her up to date.
The 16" x 7" wheels with modern 225/55-16 tires transform the road manners,
the Audi A4 front discs make every stop more sure, the sound deadening in
the doors and underneath make it much less tiring to drive and the 2.5 litre
Subaru engine has given Dixie a huge amount of flexibility.  Dixie's still
very happy to poop along doing 50 MPH using 2200 RPM in fifth and now she's
just as happy to bang along at 75 MPH if you're in a hurry.

I used to really like the package and the possibilities but now I love my
van!  ;)

On Sat, May 28, 2011 at 5:10 PM, Rocket J Squirrel <
camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote:

> Engine upgrade? Floor mats? New refrigerator? Tie-died curtains?
>
> What modification, upgrade, change of decor, or "other," has given you
> the most pleasure?
>
> -- RJS
>

--
Jake

1984 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX - 'The Grey Van'
1986 Westy Weekender/2.5 SOHC Subie - 'Dixie'

Crescent Beach, BC

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