The only thing that baffles me is the price of all these alloys...sheesh.... I can get 17" Mercedes alloys for $200 CDN, but 15" Vanagon ones cost $210 USD + shipping + duty and taxes? At that point, any alternative is a good alternative. Keith Adams Calgary, AB, CA 86 Westy "Roxy" / 87 Syncro project "Hugh" Karl Mullendore wrote: > At this point in the discussion of wheels, I am kinda baffled! There are at > least two importers of the South African wheels, and four 'flavours'. Three > styles of alloys, and one in steel, all 15", rated for the Vanagon, and fit > perfectly. Are we looking to redesign the wheels here? Ya, I know there is a > wait on the shipments, but they are sure to be here sometime this year! :-o > > Karl Mullendore > Westy Ventures > 1987 Syncro Westfalia 1.9TD |
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