I've run this exact setup on many Vanagons, Syncro & 2WD.  It's a little
over 7% bigger and actually works better than stock.  Never had an issue
with braking (and that includes coming down the Sierras from Tahoe).
Acceleration is affected a bit, but not bad.  I especially like the drop in
RPMs at highway speed and in 3rd gear hill climbs.  Additionally... this van
has a 5 speed gear box which makes it even better!

Cheers,

Jeff

-----Original Message-----
From: Dennis Haynes [mailto:d23haynes57@hotmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2011 7:16 PM
To: 'Jeff Schwaia'; vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: RE: Simple Tire Question

That's a tall tire. Be prepared for brake and gearing issues with stock
engine, gearing. All will seem OK at first.  Then you will realize the
difficulty getting to top speeds, climbing hills etc.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Jeff Schwaia
Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2011 9:31 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Simple Tire Question

215/75-15 on alloy wheels.  Westy Weekender in Bronze Beige Metallic.

Cheers,

Jeff

-----Original Message-----
From: Dennis Haynes [mailto:d23haynes57@hotmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2011 5:59 PM
To: 'Jeff Schwaia'; vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: RE: Simple Tire Question

What size?

I like raised white letters out.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Jeff Schwaia
Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2011 8:28 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Simple Tire Question

Okay list,

Discount Tire has a $50 off special & BFG has a $50 Gift Card Rebate.

So... I'm putting on some BFG All Terrain T/A tires this weekend.

Now for the simple question:

"White letters facing out or in?"

Cheers,

Jeff