The WRG3 is an awesome tire. The 215/65-16 is a tall tire and it may rub in
front with the ET23 wheels. I like this size for the Syncro. The 225/60 is
between the two. It is also a very common size so you can always get one in
a pinch.

For inflation pressure 38-42 front and 48 should work very well.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Aaron
Sent: Saturday, December 5, 2015 10:10 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: New weels rubbing control arm

I finally got a chance to look at all 4. The set is indeed mixed. I got 3
et23 wheels and 1 et38 wheel. The wheels are stamped with the offset which
backed up the obvious visual difference.

So, the right combo works fine. I got two on there and clearances don't
appear to be an issue. I'll have to get the wrong wheel worked out with the
vendor.

Size wise, I nearly went with the WRG3 SUV tires in 215/65/16, but with the
lower stance of the carat, I wasn't sure if I'd end up rubbing in the wheel
wells. So I went a little more conservative.

Thanks all!
Aaron

> On Dec 5, 2015, at 5:09 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> The 215/60-16 with a 99 load index is an extra load rated tire. Good
choice.
> I prefer the 225/60-16 for just a bit more height and width. The 225
> normal load index is 97 or 98 and the XL version goes to 101 or 102
> depending on brand. From the specs your tie and wheel choice should
> work. Carefully check all the wheels for the ET. Maybe the set is
> mixed! If you want send some pics and I'll try to help you out.
>
> Dennis
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On
> Behalf Of Aaron
> Sent: Saturday, December 5, 2015 6:13 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: New weels rubbing control arm
>
> Well, it's a completely stock Carat which sits a bit lower than other
vans.
> I didn't get to see the rubbing since the shop didn't put them on.
> I'll try to put them on this evening and see what it looks like.
>
> I was a bit surprised. From reading it seemed most 215/60/16 would fit
> without clearance issues and that size has a nice stable sounding 99
> load rating.
>
>
>>> On Dec 5, 2015, at 2:33 PM, T3 Technique
>>> <christopher@t3technique.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> As was mentioned, you definitely don't want spacers with an ET23
>> wheel. They already stick out too far. If your suspension is stock,
>> you should have plenty of clearance. Something is amiss here.
>> If the suspension was modified with lift springs and you are running
>> the upper ball joint spacers, that could account for the clearance issue.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Christopher
>> www.t3technique.com
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On
>> Behalf Of Aaron
>> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2015 1:49 PM
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Subject: Re: New weels rubbing control arm
>>
>> I confirmed they are the correct ET23 offset. I'll mount them up and
>> try to figure out the correct spacers needed.
>>
>> Does anyone have suggestions on vendors with spacers and how to
>> determine the correct spacer thickness?
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>> On Dec 5, 2015, at 10:31 AM, Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@yahoo.com>
wrote:
>>>
>>> Most are stamped on the back with # of holes, BCD and ET.
>>>
>>> Stephen
>>>
>>> mobile
>>>
>>>> On Dec 5, 2015, at 11:55 AM, Aaron <a.robinson.lists@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> I was wondering the same. Does anyone know if the wheels show the
> offset?
>>>>
>>>>> On Dec 5, 2015, at 8:48 AM, vw_van_fan_Mark <madvws@cox.net> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> That tire/wheel combo should clear. I wonder if you were sent ET37
>> wheels by mistake?
>>>>>
>>>>> ET37 fits Syncros so vendors sell wheels with both ET setups.
>>>>>
>>>>> Mark
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Aaron wrote:
>>>>>> It's time to replace tires and ordered some Nokian tires and some
>>>>>> of
>> the 16" euro-look alloy wheels. The tire place just called and said
>> the front wheels are hitting the upper control arms.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> The wheels are the 16x7.5 ET 23 ones that seem to be popular with
>>>>>> many
>> list vendors. The tires 215/60/16 (26.2"). It's a 91 carat with stock
>> suspension.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I wasn't expecting to run into issues. Is that to be expected and
>>>>>> in
>> either case is there a remedy?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks!
>>>>>> Aaron
>>