I am running 215/65/r16's as well, Nokian WRC, LI 107. The ride is great
on smooth roads, but a bit hard on rough roads. These would be best on a
16 x 6 or 6.5" rim instead of the Gowesty alloys as a bit more sidewall
flex would help. I laso have a 5sp installed, and at about 3100rpm I am
going 60mph. At 4000rpm, about 80mph. Stock motor.
Inflation is 50# front, 55 rear. Any less and the gas mileage suffers,
but the tires are rated to 70#.
Jon

On 7/16/2015 8:00 AM, vw_van_fan_Mark wrote:
> Many standard load 215/65/16 tires are LI 98.
> There are XL versions at LI 102 as well. I have them on 2 of my vans.
> I think this size is one of the best for Vanagons.
>
> The 215/70/15 mentioned at rev/mile 744 must be a typo as it would be
> 215/70/16 tires that would fit that description.
>
> Mark
>
> Dennis Haynes wrote:
>> I do not know of any LT or XL rated tires in 215/65-15. With a load
>> index of 96 it is a marginal fitment especially for a loaded camper.
>> The higher speed rating does help as long as the tire is rated to
>> take the higher air pressures.
>>