Date:         Sun, 2 Jun 2002 14:33:43 -0700
Reply-To:     3kellers@COMCAST.NET
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From:         Toma Keller <3kellers@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Alloy rim question
Comments: To: BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM
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I read the comment about the lugnuts and lugbolts for the alloys and am
wondering; does VWOA still sell these if you buy a used set?

Does anyone know?  The nearest VW dealer to me does not have a very helpful
parts counter and I am considering buying a set of these used, no bolts or
nuts.

Thanks,

Toma

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ben T" <BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2002 6:51 PM
Subject: Re: Alloy rim question


> Dave,
>
> The alloys will fit w/o any modifications other than the use of the
lugnuts
> and lugbolts that came with the alloys.
>
> The lighter alloys will reduce your unsprung weight slightly yielding a
very
> slightly better ride. The tires will also be slightly wider. That will aid
in
> slightly better cornering and stopping. The operative word is slight. The
> Vanagon is so heavy that the main noticeable improvement will be in the
looks
> department.
>
> BenT
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