Date:         Wed, 25 Apr 2001 06:45:18 -0000
Reply-To:     Chris DeLong <green536@hotmail.com>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Chris DeLong <green536@hotmail.com>
Subject:      Audi a4 wheels and 16V engines
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Ok guys, I have a set of Audi A4 wheels for my Vanagon. It's a '91. The
wheels are 16". I have found a set of tires (215/70/16's) that are available
for this wheel. I am wondering about offset and wheel depth. Has anyone
tried this? The tires in question are BFGoodrich KO series and they are LT
tires. I have a friend who will machine the hub-centrics to the proper size.
Basically I need to know if this size tire will clear my wheel wells and
also am I going to have any REAL offset problems. If so then what can be
done to correct this. I am not worried about lugbolt length as this is
rather trivial compared to making these wheels fit my Van.

On another note I read somewhere that earlier Vans have better spring rates
which make the van ride a little higher. Truth or fiction?

Basically what I am geting at is that I need more ground clearance and would
like to do it with style ;-)


Separate subject. What kind of problems should I foresee installing a 1.8L
16valve engine in my Van. I dont need to know about mounting or injection; I
already have that one covered. Basically, I need to know if I have to modify
the engine compartment lid (not wanting to do) and also exhaust system
options. Does Techtonics have a setup for this?


Ideas? I know there are alot of you out there and would like as much input
as possible. Please respond to me personally as I am on the digest. TIA!

Chris DeLong
ICQ#45030867
Seattle, WA USA
'80 16V 'Rocco ragtop
'91 GLi 2.0 16V
'77 Rabbit 16V
'80 'Vert (parting out!)
'61 17 Window type II
'91 Vanagon
'77 Rabbit (for sale Cheap!)

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