Date:         Tue, 16 May 2006 12:27:18 -0700
Reply-To:     Aaron <lists@MYCOMMUNITYNET.NET>
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From:         Aaron <lists@MYCOMMUNITYNET.NET>
Subject:      Larger Wheels...
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Hello all,

Sorry to ask a question that has been discussed many times I'm sure.
I've tried searching the archives for the past week and keep getting

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Anyway, I am looking for information on upgrading wheels. I read the
info on vanagon.com, but still have some additional questions.
Basically I am looking for information on the least costly way of
upgrading wheels. I see that there are several options and most will
involve spacers and machining out the centers for my '85 2wd. I have
a 2.5L Subaru in the van that works great in there and wouldn't mind
the higher effective gearing with the larger tires. I currently run
Bridgestone Dueler 27x8.5R14 tires on my van and am thinking of 235
(perhaps if possible) or 225/75/15 tires which would move me from
around 780 revolutions per mile to around 720/735 which I think will
be fine. I like my current tires, but they seem to be getting louder
and are getting worn. I was looking at the Bridgestone A/T Revo tires
which are reported to be a bit quieter but still likely a lot louder
than highway treads.

I was looking for Passat alloy wheels as I figured that there would
be a number of them out there and it looks like it might be the
easiest to use. I still have a few questions.

1) How much would I be looking at in machining costs?
2) What wheels work most easily (if not passat '96" alloys)?
3) How much have you paid for the used wheels?
4) What size tires did you go to?
5) Will 225/75/15 or 235/75/15 fit?
6) Any post upgrade thoughts/suggestion/regrets?

Thanks!
Aaron
'85 Sunroof vanagon, 2002 2.5L engine