Date:         Sat, 1 Jun 2002 19:47:49 -0700
Reply-To:     mark drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         mark drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: Audi 5000 alloy wheels any comments?
Comments: To: John Rodgers <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET>
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The 2wd Vanagons have a somewhat different front suspension than Syncros
do. Syncros have more clearance between the inward side of the tire and
the upper ball joint. Audi 5000 turbo rims have an offset of ET45 and
this puts the tires closer in than stock rims. On 2wd Vanagons the wider
215/75/15 tires will rub drastically on the ball joint area using Audi
rims but on a Syncro they will clear just fine.

Also 2wd Vanagons have a large grease cap on the front hubs and the
center holes of the Audi rims must be bored out quite a lot to clear
these. Then spacers must be used to mount the rims farther to the
outside and longer lug bolts are needed.

They can be used on 2wd Vanagons if the machining is done and longer lug
bolts are used with 9/16" spacers.

Mark.

John Rodgers wrote:
>
> mark drillock wrote:
>
> > These wheels and tire size work fine on Syncros, but not on 2wd
> > Vanagons.
>
> Mark, what do you mean "but not on 2wd Vanagons?" Please explain.
>
> I'm nearing the life limit of my Michelin 205-70/R14 MXT''s, and, knowing I
> can't get the MXT's anymore, upgrading to 15 inch wheels is my plan when I
> get new tires. Audi 5000 rims were a consideration.
>
> Thanks
>
> John Rodgers
> 88 GL Driver