Personal experience with 16'' CLK forged alloys on an 84 Westy, compared to anything, like 14'' Kumho rA08 I had

215/65 16 - some or other generic minivan grade meh brand with 97 load rating. Meh. Stay away from cheap 97 load rating tires in this size on a Westy. 

215/65 16 continental contact 4x4 - 102 load rating and a fantastic ride. Tread life a bit short. 

225/60 16 Michelin energy MXV4 plus - 98 load rating. Superb ride, great handling, fantastic braking. Sweet spot. 

There, that's my experience. You need the torque to handle the extra tire height. 

Chris.

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Dnia Mar 10, 2014 o godz. 0:38 JRodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> napisał(a):

> Going to up grade the rims on my '91 Carat.
> 
> Thinking of going VC Euro-look Alloys in 15 x 7 ET 23 or 16x7 ET23.
> 
> 15 inch - 205/65/15 and 205/70/15  or  Michelin Agilis 205/65/15. Load
> Range C
> 
> 16 inch - Nokian 215/60/16 or 225/50/16
> 
> Would appreciate any comparisons between the two rim sizes, tire sizes,
> etc, cautions, etc. Handling, etc.
> 
> Any comments would be appreciated.
> 
> John