In a message dated 12/4/01 11:19:37 AM Eastern Standard Time, cstan@IFP.ORG writes:
> Noticed these on Ebay this morning. > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/ebayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=598790342& > r=0&t=0 > > Are these the type of rims that are suitable for Vanagon installation? Will > probably be looking in junkyard in my area in the spring but am interested > in what to be looking for. > > those WILL NOT fit the vanagon. why? because theyre 4 LUG. and the seller has IMPROPERLY labeled them as being from a '89 200. thats impossible, since all 200's were 5 lug. the wheels pictured are from a '89-'91 100, which wont work on the vanagon. if you find a set of 5 lug 15" audi alloys from a audi 5000 TURBO/QUATTRO or 200, then yes, theyre the same bolt pattern as the vanagon. chris |
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