[Jasen]

Had a heck of a time finding a tire/wheel combination.
I'd go with a 16x8 but that puts me up to a 245/70/16 which makes the tire about 10" at it's widest point. That's a 30.5 diameter vs the 27.8 of a 215/75/15
Looks like it'll be this 16x7

With this LT 215/70/16 on them

The Wranglers riding on it's second set of these in a 31x10.5 and I've sure liked them. Hold the road good wet/dry/mud and snow and the 3 ply sidewall have really helped the handling. Plus there pretty dang quiet for an aggressive tread.

 

[astroturf]

Jasen, What will that tire\wheel combo do to your gear ratios? Jim

 

[ihatemybike]

That's a stock tire size on 2002-2005 vans and just slightly taller than the 215/75R15 on the 2001 and older vans. Shouldn't really see much difference in gearing. If the speedometer is correct, when it reads 60 mph, the van will be going 60.4 mph.

Looking forward to the installed pics.

 

[astroturf]

That's a stock tire size on 2002-2005 vans and just slightly taller than the 215/75R15 on the 2001 and older vans. Shouldn't really see much difference in gearing. If the speedometer is correct, when it reads 60 mph, the van will be going 60.4 mph.

Looking forward to the installed pics.

More like when speedo reads 60, You'll be doing 64 mph. Almost a 2 inch difference. It will reduce your gear range. But by how much is the question? Jim

 

[ihatemybike]

Jim, take another look. He's not mounting the 245/70R16, he's going with the 215/70R16.

 

[astroturf]

Jim, take another look. He's not mounting the 245/70R16, he's going with the 215/70R16.

DOH, You are absolutely right. Going back in my hole now. Sorry. Jim

 

[ihatemybike]

DOH, You are absolutely right. Going back in my hole now. Sorry. Jim

It's cool. :cheers:

 

[Jasen]

I would have liked to go taller, but as discussed, I don't want to have to re gear it.
When this motor gives out (176K) I'll re build the whole drive train and maybe re gear for some taller tires.

 

[ihatemybike]

Jasen, see my sig. That could be a very long time.

 

[Jasen]

Jasen, see my sig. That could be a very long time.

That reminds me, oil change tomorrow.