Dennis, how do 55 profile tires hold up on back roads with potholes and obstacles?  That's where I do my camping when possible.  Seems like that low sidewall is just asking for damage from road hazards.  Thanks, mcneely

---- Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 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

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David McNeely