you misunderstand, I was wondering about actual tire models, brand, in 16 and 17" that matches the load rating and diameter of stock.

 It let's take a size you mentioned, 225/60 16.

Yokohama geolander, doesn't come in that size. Smallest 16" tire for that has loaded index of at least 100 is 215/70 and that is about 2.5" larger in diameter.

How about bfg ta ko? Smallest 16" tire in that model is again the 215/70.

General grabber at2? Same thing, smallest 16" tire with load index of 100 is the 215/70.

We know can get the right tire from nokian,  in 14,15,16 inch rims.

I don't quite see the wide range of tire options in 16 and 17 inch rims, the same way as you do . 

Alistair

> On Jun 15, 2014, at 6:11 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
> The 215/60-16XL has a load index of 99 and is 26.1" diameter. 1709 pounds
> with a max inflation of 50 psi. Note this type of tire reaches full load
> rating at 36 or 41 psi, (varies by tire size). Everything over that is for
> handling or rolling resistance. If you go to a 225/60-16 the native load
> index is 98 and XL versions are 101 or 102. This is only ~1 inch larger than
> the 185/80-1. Going to 17 the 225/55-17 is the same size as the 225/60-16.
> Native load index is 97 and XL's are 101 or 102. 
> 
> Dennis
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Alistair Bell
> Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2014 2:15 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: ok, now a tire question
> 
> You have a list of 16" and 17" tires with load rating above 100 and still
> same overall diameter as stock 14" tires?
> 
> Alistair
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>>> On Jun 14, 2014, at 9:17 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
>> wrote:
>> 
>> Don't bother with 15's. Go right to 16's for the ultimate in tire
> flexibility or even 17's. 
>> 
>> Dennis
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On 
>> Behalf Of Ralph Meyermann
>> Sent: Saturday, June 14, 2014 11:25 AM
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Subject: Re: ok, now a tire question
>> 
>> I know there are purists here wanting to keep 14", bite the bullet and 
>> go 15" save up if needed. Finding the right 14" is only gonna get 
>> harder
>> 
>> Velma 82 1.9L AAZ TD Westy
>>> On Jun 14, 2014 9:09 AM, "William Monk" <billmonk@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I have had a bad experience with my last two sets of Michelins. Both 
>>> have had issues with crazing on the sidewalls reaching into the tread 
>>> on the outer first inch.  The response from corporate was it's only
> cosmetic.
>>> Never again.
>>> 
>>> Bill
>>> 
>>> 
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