Date: Fri, 15 Nov 2024 23:34:35 +0000
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From: "ddbjorkman@verizon.net" <ddbjorkman@VERIZON.NET>
Subject: Re: Mud Flaps, was:Tire size question
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I agree. The OEM flaps will not do the job. With all the different tire sizes and widths, I would think some adventurist soul would have tried a thing or two. We have some really clever people on this list.
Dave B.the Boston onethinking of dropping "the Boston one"
On Friday, November 15, 2024 at 10:42:53 AM EST, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
Hi David,
I’m changing the subject as I want to preserve the tire conversation as I’m learning a lot and almost have what I need for my next tire size!
As for mud flaps. I use the OEM flaps like the one in front of the propane tank. But, I think the wide tires mean we will need to except more crap on the side of the van.
Eric
Eric
On Nov 15, 2024, at 9:06 AM, ddbjorkman@verizon.net wrote:
Hi Eric. I can tell you one thing. The wider tires will throw mud and road crap all over the sides of your vehicle. And add some stability.
Has anyone come up with a good mud flap or something to take care of this issue?
Dave B.the Boston one
P.S. Hey Jim, if someone answers to this, I Will change the subject line.
On Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 06:37:13 PM EST, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
Thanks Chris and Dennis,
And to Karl for the tire info.
Dennis did you mean 225/65 R17 will be around for a long time?
The reason I’m interested in changing the tire size is that Karl has an automatic van with similar specs as mine, but gets better mpg. I get 15 and he gets more like 16 to 17 mpg.
There could be issues with my van that make it run not as well but I can’t help but wonder if all else being similar I could get better mpg if I ran the tire size Karl is running. They are 1.7 inches larger in diameter.
Over a tank of gas might that actually add up to the difference?
And, would that tire size fit without modifications? Example for the slider to close or the front to turn?
Anyone else running a tire this large with success?
Eric Caron
> On Nov 13, 2024, at 3:15 PM, <christopher@t3technique.com> <christopher@t3technique.com> wrote:
>
> A 225/70R16 has a rough diameter of 28.4"
>
> A 225/55R17 has a rough diameter of 26.7"
>
> A 225/65R17 has a rough diameter of 28.5" (which would be about the closest you could get to Karl's 28.4" diameter)
>
> Thanks,
> Christopher
> https://t3technique.com/
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On Behalf Of Eric Caron
> Sent: Wednesday, November 13, 2024 12:06 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Tire size question
>
> Hi folks,
> How do the over all diameters compare to the following tires on my vanagon and another list members?
>
> Mine
> 225/55 R17
>
> Karl’s
> 225/70 R16
>
> I’m wondering if Karl’s over all diameter is the same larger or smaller.
>
> If larger, what would I need to do to match his size on my R17 rims when future tires are needed.
>
> Eric Caron
>
