Date:         Thu, 20 Feb 2003 05:56:57 -0800
Reply-To:     TJ Hannink <tjhannink@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         TJ Hannink <tjhannink@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Original Carat Alloys in 15 inch size
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--- Ben T <BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM> wrote:
> IMHO if you must use non-VW wheels, you are best off
> with Audi or Mercedes
> alloys as they already have the correct bolt
> pattern.

I agree and would add that the Mercedes wheels already
have a 66mm centerbore while the Audi/VW sedan wheels
have a 57mm centerbore which will require machining to
fit in 2WD applications. Some aftermarket wheels with
the 112mm bolt pattern will have the larger
counterbore in order to make them fit both vehicle
models. Make sure you know the centerbore dimension
before deciding any wheel purchase.

My BBS Mercedes wheels required only an enlargement of
the lug holes and re-shaping of the lug seats from a
12mm ball to a 60 degree conical seat. More complete
information is here:
http://home.earthlink.net/~tjhannink/wheelsandtires.htm

Thanks,





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TJ Hannink
Goldibox - 1987 Vanagon Camper, Wolfsburg Edition
Winter Park, Florida
http://home.earthlink.net/~tjhannink/
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wolfsburg_campers
http://photos.yahoo.com/tjhannink [Vanagon] Album

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