I have some Mercedes Benz 16 x 8.0" wheels with an offset of 35mm - they bolt right on to the Vanagon and the nuts have the same profile as the Vanagon nuts. But, as we all know, the offset 35mm is incorect for wheels this wide. 6" wheels are typically 30mm ET 7" wheels are typically 24mm ET so what is 8" - I have some 8mm and 20mm spacers here. 8mm seems about right, but there is maybe 5mm clearance between the upper control arm and the rim, with 20mm installed the tires stick WAY out there - with both installed it seems pretty silly unless I want to impress the neighbour with his Chev and Mickey Thompsons. I am going to be using 235/85R16 and there is no way of getting the sliding door open if I had one (Single Cab Syncro) and I will be spraying mud all over the side of the vehicle. May end up selling these wheels in the end... shame seeing how the price was right. David Marshall Fast Forward Automotive Inc. 4356 Quesnel-Hixon Road Quesnel BC Canada V2J 6Z3 http://www.fastforward.ca mailto:sales@fastforward.ca Phone: (250) 992 7775 FAX: (250) 992 1160 - Vanagon Accessories and Engine Conversions - Vanagon, Transporter and Iltis Sales and Importation - European Lighting for most Volkswagen models
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