Date:         Fri, 11 May 2001 16:17:31 -0600
Reply-To:     Keith Adams <keith_adams@transcanada.com>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Keith Adams <keith_adams@transcanada.com>
Organization: TransCanada
Subject:      Re: [Syncro] Custom 15" wheels? Why not go to the Source?
Comments: To: Karl Mullendore <THEWESTYMAN@MINDSPRING.COM>
Comments: cc: Syncro@yahoogroups.com
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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