Date:         Fri, 20 Feb 2004 17:12:06 -0800
Reply-To:     mark drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         mark drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: audi alloy wheel ques
Comments: To: Jason Willenbrock <pooncerelli@HOTMAIL.COM>
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There aren't any Audi 14" alloys that fit Vanagons or Syncros.

There are some Audi 15" alloys that can be machined to fit. The offset
works on Syncros but with a 2wd spacers are required.

You can find early 80s Mercedes 14" alloys that will work with less
machining than the 15" Audi alloys.

There are also some much rarer Mercedes 15" wheels that need less
machining. The most commonly available 190E 15" wheels are a poor fit so
forget them. The 420SEL and 500SEL wheels are a decent fit with
modifications of the lug holes. The C220/230/280 wheels are pretty well
suited for Syncros and better looking but again the lug holes need
modifications.

To repeat myself, ALL Mercedes and Audi wheels that I know of need some
modifications in order to work.

Mark



I have fit

Jason Willenbrock wrote:
>
> hi all,
> my buddy is going to some junkyards for me in about a week.  anyways i would
> like some 14 inch alloys for my syncro.  what model of audi's use comprable
> alloys?  also, are there any other kinds of cars he should look at for
> alloys that may work for my van?
> thanks
> jason
> 87 syncro westy project (back from the paint shop on tuesday!)
>
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