On 8/27/07, David Kao <dtkao0205@yahoo.com> wrote: > > You are absolutely right that after adding up the cost for lug bolts, > wheel > studs, spacers and cost of machining the center holes it may be close to > the cost of buying a set of VW stock used 14" alloys for Vanagons. > > However, VW stock alloys have been said to be not durable. I have seen > used > one for sale on craigslist fairly cheap and in not so great conditions. I > have > seen that quite a few times. And they are 14" rims. > > On the other hand, the set of 15" Audi 5000 rims I got for $150 look very > strong and beefy. They look very similar to Vanagon stock rims but better > in my eyes of the overall look. They are 15x7 rims. It will be easier to > find tires for these rims too. > > David
I am not aware anyone has any issues with durability of stock Vanagon 14" alloys. Audi on the other hand has issued a formal notice that the 15" wheels used on the 100/200/5000 car line are not properly rated for a fully-laden Vanagon. Perhaps you were not aware that VW manufactured 15" alloys for the T3's (aka Vanagon). I bought several sets from a local importer a couple complete with new Michelin tires for $350 per set. Just as you found a set of Audi alloys for cheap, I can say the same for having found Vanagon alloy wheels in excellent condition. YMMV, BenT |
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