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Subject:Re: Question on 15" rims 4 Vanagon
From:Larry Hamm
Date:Thu, 10 Dec 1998 00:08:40 -0700

Michael Avrea wrote:
>
> Hi All,
>         I thinking of going from 14 to 15 inch rims on my 82 Westy Diesel to
> hopefully gain a little top end and bring down the cruising rpm's.

Michael,
You can get larger tires in 14" that will fit your van pretty well. I
would advise against much taller tires with a stock diesel Westy, as you
may wind up losing top speed, and will have less power at all speeds.
Not what you need IMHO.
Larry