In a message dated 3/1/01 12:25:26 PM Eastern Standard Time, eshultz@GENUITY.COM writes:
> I noticed that the stock Vanagon Syncro lug nuts don't mate up properly > with Passat steel wheels. Because of this, i'm only catching about 3/4 of > the threads in the lug nuts. > Any concerns or solutions? I wonder if the stock Passat lug nuts will work > better? > > use longer studs. ie, studs from a porsche 911 fit. thats what i used on the rear of my 2wd vanagon to mount the audi wheels. tho, if the passat wheels are steel, theyre thinner than the alloys, and you shouldnt be having a prob? did you remove those 2 little bolts that hold the drum to the stub axle? you need to do that. chris
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