Date:         Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:32:46 -0700
Reply-To:     Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: ASA Type 8 (Mercedes) wheels from tire rack for a vanagon
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The 16" one's I got from Tire Rack were 27 lbs.

bob

 .
>
> At under 18lbs, the ASA/GoWesty wheels are actually decently light for
> a 15" wheel.  Rhein and Carat 2 are 22-23 lbs.
>
> FYI, TireRack also has the ET40 version available (you have to search
> under an older MB 190D or similar).  GoWesty markets these for
> Syncros, which have more suspension clearance.
>
> James V
> 86 Syncro Westy, etc
>

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