In a message dated 8/28/2007 4:19:38 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, dtkao0205@YAHOO.COM writes: Yes, Audi rims are more work to use on Vanagon 2WD. I liked the set because they look just like VW 14" stock. More authentic look than any Mercedes rims. And they are better than 14" stock. To use Mercedes rims the lug holes need to be machined. Those holes are critical for mounting the rims. I don't really like the look of 15" VW rims from SA. That's personal of course. David
I am not sure about all of them but the Mercedes wheels I just bought have a bushing in all the lug holes that can be knocked out and the result is a bigger hole (14mm) and a conical seat instead of a ball type seat. Needless to say I was a happy camper! I will shortly be detailing what I have to do as far as stud lengths and spacers. I will try and put some stuff up on the wiki about it Jeff E. Atlanta , Ga. 87' Westy "weekender"
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