The 215/65-16 is amongst my favorite size for Syncros. Great load capacity
especially in XL versions and with some effort can still get a spare into
the spare carrier. For 2WD especially automatics I prefer the 225/60-16 or
225/55-17. I now have a source for 17" wheels that fit. All those sizes are
available in XL versions. Quite common for the 55 series 17".

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Richard A Jones
Sent: Monday, July 18, 2011 5:52 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: understanding tire sizes

Just to introduce a factoid into this discussion:

Current T5s are fitted with 215/65R16 on 6.5" rims or
235/55R17 on 7" rims.  At least the ones they deliver to the UK.  This is
Caravelle and camper (California).

Richard