What TIRES fit? The ultimate tire thread!

[Hank Montura]

I just had a blowout yesterday and I need new tires. Quick and dirty here...what are the biggest tires I can put on my stock, original 1984 Westfalia?

[baltik]

Same Size Sumitomo as yours, by "standard" I just meant ubiquitous since gowesty pushes them and they seem to be the default option for majority of owners

[Steve M.]

Just an fyi about referencing tire diameter to the tire size designations for larger tires.

27" Tire Diameter
155/90R16 = 27X6.1R16
195/75R16 = 27.5x7.7R16
205/70R16 = 27.3x8.1R16
215/65R16 = 27x8.5R16
215/70R16 = 27.9x8.5R16
225/65R16 = 27.5x8.9R16
235/60R16 = 27.1x9.3R16
295/50R16 = 27.6x11.6R16
355/40R16 = 27.2X14R16

28" Tire Diameter
195/80R16 = 28.3x7.7R16
205/80R16 = 28.9x8.1R16
215/75R16 = 28.7x8.5R16
225/70R16 = 28.4x8.9R16
235/65R16 = 28x9.3R16
255/60R16 = 28x10R16
28X11.5R16

29" Tire Diameter
225/75R16 = 29.3x8.9R16
235/70R16 = 29x9.3R16
235/75R16 = 29.9x9.3R16
245/70R16 = 29.5x9.7R16
255/65R16 = 29.1x10R16
275/60R16 = 29X10.8R16
285/60R16 = 29.5X11.2R16

30" Tire Diameter
215/85R16 = 30.4x8.5R16
235/80R16 = 30.8x9.3R16
245/75R16 = 30.5x9.7R16
255/70R16 = 30.1x10R16
265/70R16 = 30.6x10.4R16
30X11.5R16

31" Tire Diameter
225/85R16 = 31.1X8.9R16
235/85R16 = 31.7x9.3R16
265/75R16 = 31.6x10.4R16
275/70R16 = 31.2x10.8R16
285/70R16 = 31.7x11.2R16
31X10.5R16
31X11R16
31X11.5R16
31X12.5R16
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[Steve M.]

F.Y.I.
"Simple Tires" had the Nokian Rotiiva AT Plus going for $115.00 per tire.

https://simpletire.com/nokian-lt225-75r16-t429388-tires
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[connorsvw2]

Anyone tried the Nokian cLines yet?

https://www.tiresbyweb.com/p-12148-nokian-cline-van-tires.aspx

Looks like a decent street tire with appropriate load range for my 15" wheels. Bit spendy, but about the same as my previous Nokian WRC tires which I really liked but are out of production.
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'85 GTI 1.8L 1-owner 8v-gave up on 9A 2.0L 16v transplant. Keeping her stock!
'99 Passat 1.8T Variant-AKA "The Money Pit". Still limping along...
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[levi]

[Natron Scorpipine]

Hi all, new here an did a search but couldn't find anything on Toyo Open Country AT2.
My new to me 84 Westy has a 1.5 suspension lift and EJ22 Subie power plant.
Will 215/75/R15 Open Country AT2 fit on my rig in it's current state or do I need spacers?

Thanks

[danfromsyr]

the Nokian eNTYRE are a great (rated) highway tire at $60ea chipped
Nokian eNTYRE 205/70R15XL 100T BSW

https://www.tires-easy.com/205-70-15/nokian-tires/entyre/tirecode/T427907

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[Halifaxwesty]

Dear Experts,

I just scored 5 15x6.5 et37 after scouring the interwebs...

Now for tires, I want to get the proper load rating for my EJ22 84 Full Westy.

I dont see much in here for the 6.5 rim width, does anyone have any suggestions for eastern Canada?

Does a 6.5 and a 7 inch wide tire require different tires or are they interchangeable?
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84 Westfalia Vanagon
2.2 RMW Conversion
Work in Progress

My first car was a 1968 VW Bug

[davevickery]

[Halifaxwesty]

[tcal112]

I am looking to upgrade from my stock 14s to something bigger. I have an '82 diesel westy stock engine with roof rack and yakima box. I really like the ko2 and that is most likely what I will go with, but mountain driving in the winter in the pnw are snow tires worth it on a westy. Also 15 or 16 inch rims. I may be able to pick up a set of 15 inch rims from my mechanic for 60 bucks I would just need to get the center bored to fit my hub diameter. Are 16 inch rims really worth it or am I better off with a bigger sidewall? I plan on winter driving and getting as crazy as a 2wd westy will allow on dirt, gravel, and fire roads. Thanks for your help

[Jamo7]

I have the KO2s, and like them, but it is my understanding that they are no longer being made.
When researching snow tires here on TheSamba the other day, I came across recommendations for the Vredestein Comtrac. The 195R14 or 185R14 both look like they could be what you're looking for.
Good luck!
James
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'84 Westy 2.1 wbx

[tcal112]

Ions live they discontinued the KO the KO2 replaced the KO. But I could be wrong the KO2 came out last year I believe

[Halifaxwesty]

I'm looking at the Hercules Power C/V... 205/70/15

Around 100 bucks Canadian...

Im currently running some 14 inch Westlakes, so Im ok with discount tires.

Any Hercules horror stories?
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84 Westfalia Vanagon
2.2 RMW Conversion
Work in Progress

My first car was a 1968 VW Bug

[davevickery]

[Halifaxwesty]

[quote="davevickery"]

[dhaavers]

^^^ Check the date codes...
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[Halifaxwesty]

[CanWesty1991]

I looked at GoWesty and they sell a 16" wheel with a ET23 in matt black that i like. Will these both fit my 1991 Westy with no issues? spacers etc..

http://www.gowesty.com/product-details.php?id=3289

I found these at the Tire Rack and they look identical and I think they would work with no spacers also.
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet...toModClar=

Can anyone help ? I just bought my Westy 2 days ago I am a newbie but super stoked