If I was to invest in new wheels I wouldn't bother with 15's unless you want
to drastically increase the diameter. There are fewer choices near the
original diameter than the 14's. I would go right to 16 or even 17's.
225/60-16 is an extremely common size and even in standard load rating will
meet or exceed the OEM 205/70-14XL. This will be about 1" taller than stock
which makes for perfect tuning. There are also some tires in that size that
are XL rated as was used on the final Eurovans. My choice as of now is
225/55-17XL. There are a lot of really good tires at reasonable prices. The
American Racing AR95T wheel fits the Vanagon perfectly and is rated at 2,200
pounds. This tire size provides some outrageous road holding and the reduced
rolling resistance is noticeable especially with automatics.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
James Ogul
Sent: Monday, May 13, 2013 3:28 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Tires and Wheels

Been reading the posts recommending going to 15 inch wheels.  I was looking
at the ones at Go Westy.  They list them as 15 x 7.  How do I determine the
tire spec?  Also is there a lower cost steel wheel that will work on the
Vanagon?

Jim
85 Westy