Date:         Tue, 28 Mar 2000 19:29:49 -0800
Reply-To:     David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG>
Subject:      Re: 16" Mercedes wheels
Comments: To: Kenneth J Foster <econ_usa@JUNO.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <20000328.145740.-108167.0.econ_usa@juno.com>
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I have some 14" MB rims for a 220D, they are the wrong off set for the
Vanagon and the nuts are a different shape - if you want 16" rims go with
the Audi A8 steel wheels - correct offset and you only have to drill the
center hub out a little.


At 02:57 PM 28/03/2000 -0500, Kenneth J Foster wrote:
>I have a chance to get a set of Mercedes SL,  8 spoke 16" rims/wheels for
>my 1987 SYNCRO.
>The wheels are quite far away and I have not seen them. It would be a
>great help before I venture on this journey if anyone could tell me:
>
>1. What the width might be?
>
>2. What the  offset might be?
>
>3. Do I have to open up the center hole?
>
>4. Would I have to put in longer studs front and rear?
>
>5. Spacers?
>
>6.  Any other advice.  I'm a good listener and I need to do something
>soon.
>
>Remember, I have a syncro.  They are mounted with Michelin   225/60R16
>tires.  Any help would be most gratelully appreciated!
>
>

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