Date:         Wed, 10 Jan 2007 09:51:36 -0800
Reply-To:     Mark Drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Mark Drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: 15" Steel Wheels
Comments: To: Yosh <yosh@MAX.HI-HO.NE.JP>
In-Reply-To:  <4.0.1-J.20070110173458.00a88100@max.hi-ho.ne.jp>
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Mercedes C-class ET37 steel 15" wheels will fit the Syncro fine. For a
2wd spacers would be needed up front though tire size makes a difference.

Mercedes wheels have a larger center hole that fits Vanagons. Audi/VW
wheels not made for Vanagons usually have too small of a center hole for
up front.


Mark

Yosh wrote:

> Hi Jeff,
>
> I am using this MBZ C-class steel wheels now.
>
> Mercedes Benz C class (W202 & W203)
> 6J x 15 H2 PCD112 ET31
> Just fit my van.
>
> When use this wheel, you must remove a little bolt on the surface of the
> wheel drum. And, C-class has ET37, too. You must not obtain this. ET37
> will require wheel-spacer. (maybe... )
>
> However, my van is 87Westy 2WD. Not Syncro
> If you hope, I will check a part #.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Yosh@87Westy
> ------------------------------------------------------------
> Jeff wrote:
>
>>I'm looking for five 15" steel wheels for my syncro, either VW, Audi
>>or MBZ. Anyone have any?
>>Jeff
>
>