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Date:         Sun, 22 Jan 2012 10:08:18 -0500
Reply-To:     Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: 2002 Passat wheels
Comments: To: "Chris S." <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <8E987ECF-8844-47F3-83F5-0DA9ADC81A9F@gmail.com>
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Sorry about that? I meant with! FWIW an empty Syncro Westy tips the scales just above 3950.

Dennis

-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Chris S. Sent: Sunday, January 22, 2012 9:22 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: 2002 Passat wheels

You said 5000 lbs PLUS load. Just checking.

Chris.

Wysłane z iPhone'a

Dnia Jan 21, 2012 o godz. 16:10 Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> napisał(a):

> Add seven adults plus luggage! > > Tires and wheels need to support the gross vehicle weight rating. Check the sticker on the driver's side door jam. > > Dennis > > -----Original Message----- > From: Chris S. [mailto:szpejankowski@gmail.com] > Sent: Saturday, January 21, 2012 3:38 PM > To: Dennis Haynes > Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: 2002 Passat wheels > > What manner of Vanagon weighs 5000lbs? Passenger model of 91 vintage lists at 3460 curb weight. > > Chris. > > Wysłane z iPhone'a > > Dnia Jan 21, 2012 o godz. 15:09 Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> napisał(a): > >> One should also consider the load rating. They probably are not intended for a 5,000 pound plus load with large diameter tires. >> >> Dennis >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Chris S. >> Sent: Saturday, January 21, 2012 1:12 PM >> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >> Subject: Re: 2002 passat wheels >> >> Center bore is too small and ET is too large. You will likely have to use 15mm spacers or thicker to clear upper ballpoints. >> >> Chris. >> >> Wysłane z iPhone'a >> >> Dnia Jan 21, 2012 o godz. 10:51 marc rose <mrose1028@GMAIL.COM> napisał(a): >> >>> Found some 2002 passat alloy wheel on CL. Has anyone had any luck >>> putting them on a Vanagon? I have a 90 Carat. Looks like the bolts

>>> holes are right but not sure about the back spacing on the wheel >>> centers, spacing stc....... >>> >>> Thanks >


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