Date:         Sat, 12 Sep 2009 08:01:39 -0400
Reply-To:     Edward Maglott <emaglott@BUNCOMBE.MAIN.NC.US>
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From:         Edward Maglott <emaglott@BUNCOMBE.MAIN.NC.US>
Subject:      Re: ML 320 benz wheels on a vanagon..
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This thread reminds me that a previous wheel adaptation thread
mentioned a favorite wheel bolt vendor from the Samaba.  I've
searched archives, but could not re-find that reference.  Can anybody
point me to the person on Samba who sells a wide variety of good
wheel bolts?  Thanks....
Edward

At 02:36 AM 9/12/2009, BenT Syncro wrote:
>See my response to Chris. Technically speaking, they bolt on. With
>bolt on spacers. No mods to the wheel needed. Let's say you scored a
>deal on CL like I did for $50. They buy a set of quality billet
>spacers from Ebay for $150-$265. You get a nicely finished wheel
>package for a total price of $200-$305. I wouldn't pay more than $200
>a set. In my worst case scenario, it's $465. Still cheaper that most
>wheels made for T3's. If I damage one, they are $25-$50 each from any
>number of regular Ebay wheel vendors.
>
>Did I mention the centercaps fit fine and that you don't need longer
>studs with the aformentioned adapter?
>
>BenT
>
>Sent from my mobile device
>
>On Sep 11, 2009, at 11:19 PM, Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
>>I asked this same question a while back and was told "No, not without
>>some hellatious spacers.  60mm offset, IIRC.
>>
>>Karl Wolz
>>
>>On Fri, Sep 11, 2009 at 10:55 PM,  <JordanVw@aol.com> wrote:
>>>anyone know if these are a bolt on w/ no mods?
>>>
>>>  thanks..
>>>
>>>chris