Thanks Dennis. If I was using the standard 4.86 R&P and .82 top gear I'd be
running 225/60 tires but they'd be too tall with the 4.57 R&P and .77 gear
set.

On Sun, May 29, 2011 at 11:44 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>wrote:

> 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
>
> www.thebassspa.com
> www.crescentbeachguitar.com
> http://subyjake.googlepages.com/mydixiedarlin%27
>
>

--
Jake

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

Crescent Beach, BC

www.thebassspa.com
www.crescentbeachguitar.com
http://subyjake.googlepages.com/mydixiedarlin%27