Date:         Tue, 14 Jan 2003 22:51:44 EST
Reply-To:     BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Ben T <BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: passat steel rims and tires
Comments: To: McNock@EASYSTREET.COM
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In a message dated 1/14/03 6:16:15 PM Pacific Standard Time,
McNock@EASYSTREET.COM writes:

<< I am going to order some 15 " rims and tires from tirerack
 I have picked the passat 15" rims
 I know the list says they fit the vanagon
 But do they need boring  or can I just bolt them on an go? >>

That's going to depend on what wheel you bought. You did not say whether you
bought steel rims or alloys. Some aftermarket wheels are made for multiple
applications so it is conceivable that you are buying wheels which bolt right
on. However, if you are buying stock spec hubcentric wheels, you will need to
bore out the centers to clear your front dust cap. You may also ned think
spacers depending on what offset your intended wheels are. If you use spacers
you will need longer front lugbolts for 2wd and longer studs for Syncros and
2wd with SA big brakes.

BenT

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