I know that tires and wheels get a lot of attention but I'll add my opinions
again. 

If you're going through the expense of new rims and tires, don't bother with
15's. Unless you want to go 'tall" for that off-road look the selection of
adequate 15" tires is as bad or worse than 14". There as very little
improvement in handling going from a 215/70-14 to a 215/65-15 and there is
no improvement in load capacity. Going to a 215/60-16 you can get XL
(reinforced) tires. Going to a 225/60-16 standard tires will have just
adequate capacity and you will also gain an increased diameter and this is a
very popular-common size. This size is also available in XL ratings. For
ultimate in handling consider 225/55-17. There is a very large selection of
XL tires in this size. There are some reasonably priced direct fit wheels
available in this size. Another consideration is the wheel load capacity.
The American Racing AR95T77545 is a direct fit and offers a 2,200 pound load
rating. It is a truck designed wheel. It fits and clears the sliding door.
This wheel will not fit in the spare tire carrier so you need a regular
spare. 

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Mark Carrig
Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2012 7:51 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Need recomendations for new shocks for an '85 Vanagon

Putting a set of the Go Westy 15" alloys and Michilins on as well as a new
set of four Go Westy Progressive springs, 0" lift. 
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Westy has the Bilsteen shocks offered, but they are awfully pricy. 
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Are there any recomendations for a very good set of shocks that wont break
the bank ?
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Thanks !