In a message dated 3/12/02 6:31:39 AM Pacific Standard Time, gmbulley@BULLEY-HEWLETT.COM writes: << 1982 Vanagon.... Will this fit correctly (with 15" tires)? Also, what is "BSM"? Wheel Size 15 x 6 Pattern: 5 bolt on 130mm Offset +35mm BSM 4 3/4" From http://www.americaneaglewheel.com/075.htm Developing business and guiding change since 1996, >>
GMB, You are looking at a reproduction cast alloy wheel intended to mimic the forged alloy Fuchs for Porsche 911's. That is the Porsche pattern. I have these same wheels on my 87 Vanagon. First installed with steel adapters. Then I eventually had the bolt pattern redrilled to 5 X 112 mm. They will not clear the sliding doors on your vans and Westies with the adapter if you go to their standard width of 8". I was not aware that Eagle manufactured then in 6" widths. My 15" X 8" redrilled alloys juts barely clear the rear door. I did a short write up with pictures on this process some months back. BenT |
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