Date:         Thu, 13 May 2004 13:55:47 EDT
Reply-To:     BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM
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From:         Ben T <BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: corrado speedline wheels on a vw?
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In a message dated 5/13/2004 10:44:34 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
ki@CLOUDFACTORY.ORG writes:

<<does anyone know if a set of corrado 15" oem speedline wheels will fit a
vw?  the offset is et 43.>>


Nope. Wrong 5-lug bolt pattern -- 5 X 100mm. You need 5 X 112mm. Weight
rating probably not right either. Sciroccos weight near a third less than Vanagons.
Offset is close but but not close enough. Best to have as close to ET30 as
possible. Centerbores are also wrong. Scirocco wheels are hubcentric. The holes
are too small for Vanagons ro Syncros.

That said, anything can be made to fit to just about anything. But after you
factor in cost of redrilling, reboring, spacers, and longer studs/bolts, those
$150 set of Speedlines would not be a bargain anymore. Not only that, they
would probably not be strong enough to survive duty under a Vanagon.

BenT
Vanagon Cafe Alternative Wheels