Date:         Fri, 7 Jan 2005 02:42:57 +0000
Reply-To:     Chris DeLong <green536@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Chris DeLong <green536@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: 15" wheels with tires!! SNOW TIRES!! Not mine!!!
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Good points. I kinda spaced that. Its been a while since I had my Audi
wheels set up for my Vanagon. Still, at the price its worth it if someone is
looking to upgrade.

We will not discuss my lugstuds....



Chris DeLong
Fine Tuning
206.522.5503
www.finetuningperformance.com
Seattle, WA USA




>From: BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com>
>Reply-To: BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com>
>To: Chris DeLong <green536@hotmail.com>
>CC: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com
>Subject: Re: 15" wheels with tires!! SNOW TIRES!! Not mine!!!
>Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2005 01:32:57 -0800
>
>On Thu, 6 Jan 2005 07:01:24 +0000, Chris DeLong <green536@hotmail.com>
>wrote:
> > http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/54597476.html
> >
> > Found in Seattle. Just a tip, dude says Audi and Passat. Thats 5x112! I
> > think the deal is really good. Just thought I would share. I dont need
>these
> > girly-man wheels and tires ;)
> >
> >
>
>Chris,
>
>One thing folks should watch out for is offset and centerbore when
>buying wheels intended for Audis. Offset is typically ET45. Best for
>Vanagon is ET30-32. Syncros can tolerate more. 2wd's have less
>clearance. Audi's are hubcentric. Vanagons are not. Typical Audi
>wheels have a small mole in the middle. Vanagons need to be at least 2
>5/8". The wheels listed are aftermarket so may be made for multiple
>applications. Please ask the seller questions before commiting to
>buying. Also keep mind that alloy wheels require specific hardware.
>Alloys typically have thicker mounting pads compared to steel rims.
>That means longer lugbolts or studs as applicable. Check lughole seats
>too. Some have ballseats: others conical seats.
>
>BenT