Derek Drew <derekdrew@RCN.COM> wrote a great article on CV- 900 16" wheels. It is very comprehensive, I would repost it but it often fails to send because of size.Check the archives at: http://gerry.vanagon.com/archives/vanagon.html Sender's e-mail: derekdrew@RCN.COM Subject: All About 16" Wheels - CV-900s Have Arrived Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2002 Thanks, Chris ---- Original message ---- >Date: Wed, 6 Nov 2002 09:43:23 -0700 >From: Adrian Bertarelli <adrian.bertarelli@ATTBI.COM> >Subject: Wheel Help please >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >I currently have stock 14 inch steel wheels on my syncro. My tires are >showing wear now and need to be replaced. However I want to go up in >wheel size. I have been looking at the 16 inch wheels offered at >fast-forward but have had no luck actually getting them from them. Are >there any other vendors offering the German 16 inch wheels? Could >someone point me in the right direction. Since my tires are worn pretty >bad I need to do something about this fairly soon. I was considering >buying a set of 16 inch Mercedes wheels off of tire rack. I thought I >would consult the wisdom of the list for anyone who has tackled this. I >have consulted the archives and am aware of the offset issues with MB, >and Audi wheels. I know people out their have gone to 16 inch wheels >could you please advise me. >Thanks |
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