Date:         Sun, 22 May 2011 22:15:27 -0500
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
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From:         John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: Fiberglass Bumper and Tire Questions
Comments: To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
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  What happens to  performance and handling with this bigger wheel/tire
combination --- acceleration, stopping distances, fuel consumption, etc.
when matched to the WBX engine wit stock tranny - manual or automatic?

Thanks,

John

John Rodgers
Clayartist and Moldmaker
88'GL VW Bus Driver
Chelsea, AL
Http://www.moldhaus.com


On 5/22/2011 6:17 PM, Dennis Haynes wrote:
> With the 14" wheels tire choices are really limited. You basically have  the
> OEM 205/70-14XL (General Altimax) or the 185/80 or 195/80 truck type tires.
> Taller but skinnier. A 215/70-14 will only get you to a 96 load index (1554
> pounds/tire) but this is at the lower end of acceptable. Nokian does make a
> really nice 225/70-14 (98 load index) that will work.
>
> I have just outfitted a 2nd 2 wheel drive van with 17" wheels and
> 225/55-17XL tires. Load index 101.  This set up has new been tested on a 91
> and an 88. As for handling improvement, like being on rails.
>
> Dennis
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Nik Maravich
> Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2011 1:51 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Fiberglass Bumper and Tire Questions
>
> Hi all
>
> My 87 GL has just been painted and I am going to install Fiberglass Front
> and Rear Bumpers and the Front AirDam.  I know there are a lot of stronger
> bumpers out there but I really love the look.  Anyways, I am trying to find
> the correct hardware list for the bumpers and Air Dam.  I looked in Bentley
> and online hoping to find the hardware list.  Does any know of anyone that
> sells the correct Bumper and Air Dam hardware? or where I can get a list of
> what is needed?  The Body Shop that did all the work does not specialize in
> VWs so if I can provide them the proper hardware, installation will go
> smoothly and it will still be Genuine.  I have given up trying to find new
> alloys so I am going to run with the original 14".  I am wondering what size
> tire would fill the wheel wells to get the proper look.  My Van will not be
> doing any off-roading,
>
> Thanks again in advance for your help
>
> Nik Maravich
> nikkoleto@me.com
>
>