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Subject:Re: Tires (apologize in advance)
From:Dan N
Date:Sat, 26 Jun 2021 13:59:06 -0700

*"I don’t mind a debate"*

Ok... to begin...  *Wheel = Rim + Tires*

so when you mean *"new tires, likely match to new 16” wheels"* you mean *"new
tires, likely match to new 16” RIMS"*

now... with 16" rims you will likely have low profile tires to match the
diameter of the OEM 14" wheels, unless you have a converted engine other
than WBX...

look at this link to make your choice of size...

https://tiresize.com/converter/

On Sat, Jun 26, 2021 at 1:34 PM Skip Laubach <skiplaubach@gmail.com> wrote:

> Not to start a debate, trying to decide on new tires, likely match to new
> 16” wheels. 16” due to slightly more width for more stability. I don’t do
> off-road, but like the look of BFG’s (I have 14” BFG’s now) or Grabbers.
>
> My question is for those that have Michelin Agilis (or similar) now, and
> previously had BFG’s or Grabbers, how much of a reduced road noise is
> there, and do you miss the “hefty” look?
>
> I don’t mind a debate, so are there any other tires that beat the cake?
>
> Thanks,
> Skip
> ‘84
>
> Sent from my iPhone