Date:         Sun, 4 Sep 2011 07:19:31 -0500
Reply-To:     James Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         James Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: What are the Mercedes wheels that fit the vanagon?
Comments: To: J Stewart <fonman4277@comcast.net>
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Ok let me amend my statement on spacers to say that I want to avoid any wheels that require hard to find spacers. 

Jim

On Sep 4, 2011, at 7:01 AM, J Stewart <fonman4277@comcast.net> wrote:

> Why no spacers? I have them on my '85 in the front, only a minor PITA to deal with when installing the front wheels. Someone else made the comment "good luck finding them" I had no trouble getting them from Van Cafe. Lot of mis-information on this subject. I eevn tried to sell my 15 rims/tire a while back,, and one person told me they'd need to bored out to fit his Vanagon-EVEN AFTER I SENT HIM PICS OF THE WHEELS ON MY VANAGON!!! 
> 
> Jeff Stewart
> 
> 
> Ben;
> 
> I want to change wheels to expand my now-dwindling tire choices for my 1983 diesel Westy five speed. I am not looking to regear the drivetrain, and I don't care if I end up with alloys or steels. Some drilling doesn't scare me at all. 
> 
> What I don't want:
> 
> $$$
> 
> Interference on the car or in the spare tray. 
> 
> Spacers. 
> 
> Anything underrated for the weight of the car. 
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Jim
> 
> On Sep 3, 2011, at 11:17 PM, BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> > Subject has been covered a zillion times here. 
> > 
> > Bob those CLK alloys are 16". He asked about 15's. Some aftermarket MB clone wheels have an offset comparable enough to fit. There is no exact fit. Just an acceptable one.
> > 
> > Jim, you will need to narrow your question. 2WD or Syncro? Big brake or not? Alloy or steel? There are many acceptable options. 
> > 
> > 
> > BenT
> > 
> > sent from my electronic leash
> > 
> > On Sep 3, 2011, at 8:46 PM, Robert Stevens <mtbiker62@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> > 
> >> On Sep 3, 2011, at 7:38 PM, Jim Felder wrote:
> >> 
> >>> What are the 15 inch mercedes alloy wheels that fit the vanagon with no
> >>> spacers?
> >> 
> >> I "think" they are these:
> >> http://www.originalwheels.com/mercedes-wheels/clk1998rims.php
> >> 
> >> BenT will likely chime in with the correct info though.
> >> 
> >> bob
>