Date:         Thu, 17 Mar 2005 12:31:02 EST
Reply-To:     JordanVw@AOL.COM
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From:         JordanVw@AOL.COM
Subject:      Re: who has wheel spacers? 5x112
Comments: To: motorbruce@HOTMAIL.COM
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In a message dated 3/17/05 12:22:15 PM Eastern Standard Time,
motorbruce@HOTMAIL.COM writes:


>
> I'm not in the market for wheel spacers myself, but your link does raise a
> question.
>
> Chris is looking for 5x112 wheel spacers. The description in your link very
> clearly says, "Bus and Vanagon Wheel Spacers, 5x130mm." So, are these a
> universal fit spacer, are they a 5x130mm spacer, or a 5x112mm spacer like
> Chris is looking for?
>
> If these spacers are a universal fit item, I'd be curious to know how they
> perform. It has often been my experience that 'universal fit' usually means
> that they fit all applications universally poorly. I have no experience with
> your product, and I mean no disrespect, but I am curious how well they work.
>
> Cheers,
> Bruce
> motorbruce@hotmail.com
>
>
>
> >From: "John Connolly, Aircooled.Net" <john@AIRCOOLED.NET>
> >Reply-To: "John Connolly, Aircooled.Net" <john@AIRCOOLED.NET>
> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> >Subject: Re: who has wheel spacers?   5x112
> >Date: Thu, 17 Mar 2005 09:53:37 -0700
> >
> >http://www.aircooled.net/new-bin/viewproductdetail.php?keyword2=bwa0031
> >
> >I use these on my own vanagons.
> >
> >John
> >Aircooled.Net Inc.
>

i am looking for spacers specific for 5x112 wheels.  ..they have 5 lug holes
in them only..   i can get the universal 5x112/130 spacers at my pep boys or
local FLAPS. i want the 5x112 specific ones.
does anyone know where to find these? i had a set before.. they are made for
mercedes specifically..

chris