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Date:         Thu, 12 Apr 2001 23:32:01 -0400
Reply-To:     "Samuel L. Walters" <slwalters@EARTHLINK.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "Samuel L. Walters" <slwalters@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Passat 15 in wheels w spacers, correct offset?
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Volks,


I am considering putting 98 (or later) 15 in steel wheels on my
Syncro.  These have offset of 38 as opposed to the stock 30.  A 5 hole
8mm spacer is readily available at a chain FLAPS.  Has anyone tried
this combination?


Some have expressed concern for bearing wear if you simply use the
Passat wheel with the 38 offset.  Will the spacer correct this
potential problem or just move the tire outward?  I have been thinking
about this one and am not sure about how this would redistribute the
load on the bearings.  Lean toward thinking it would make it closer
to stock than just the wheel, but unsure?


Any reports on experiences with the wheel or the wheel and spacers?
Reports on similar setups?  Input appreciated?


Sam Walters
89 Syncro
84 Vanagon
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