In a message dated 99-01-16 23:27:39 EST, pdooley@GTE.NET writes:

> These wheels look very nice, and the 235-75-15 tires should really help the
>  gearing.  The circumference came out at 89.5 inches, yielding a 28.5 inch
>  tall tire.
>  I believe the vanagon trans has a 4.89 R/P and 0.8 fourth, so this tire
>  would give 65mph@3000rpm.

That's assuming that the engine has enough power at 3000rpm to keep the van
moving.  Peak HP for the 1986-1991 2.1L engines is at 4800 rpm.  I doubt
you'll be able to push a Vanagon through the air at 65mph at only 3000rpm

Regards,
Jim Davis