Date:         Thu, 20 May 2010 15:59:03 -0500
Reply-To:     Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: New 5x112 Wheels from EMPI
Comments: To: Old Volks Home <oldvolkshome@gmail.com>
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Smokin'! I like the BRM, too.
Michael in San Antonio
91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo'
73 Beetle


On Thu, May 20, 2010 at 3:45 PM, Old Volks Home <oldvolkshome@gmail.com>wrote:

> I saw these at EMPI's display at the Bug-In on 5/2/2010.  Very nice looking
> (especially BRM replica), 5.5x15.  Just received this PDF from EMPI today,
> so take a look at it on my website:
>
> http://www.oldvolkshome.com/empiwheels5x112.pdf
>
> I've inquired into EMPI about what the load ratings are for these wheels
> and
> why the ET is so different from the stock (Steel ET39, Alloy ET30), as well
> as asking if these have been test fitted and what recommended tire size for
> them (oh no, not another tire thread, aaaarrrrgggghhh).
>
> I'll have prices shortly.
>
> YMMV
> --
> Jim Thompson
> 84 GL 1.9 "Gloria"
> 84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt"
> 72 411 Station Wagon "Pug"
> 75 914 1.8 "Nancy"
> Full Timing Since March 1999
> oldvolkshome@gmail.com
> http://www.oldvolkshome.com
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