Date:         Wed, 5 Dec 2012 21:58:15 -0500
Reply-To:     Mike B <mbucchino@CHARTER.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Mike B <mbucchino@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: Need recomendations for new shocks for an '85 Vanagon
Comments: To: Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM>
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How does any of this have anything to do with the subject line?  I want
to hear about shocks, not another wheel/ tire thread!  God knows that's
been hashed over a few million times.....

Mike B.

On 12/5/2012 8:46 PM, Don Hanson wrote:
>     Are there actually reasonably priced wheels in that size?   I looked at
> those AR wheels you mention and they're about $600 for four...without
> shipping..  Is that a reasonable price for wheels?   Does anyone know of
> any steel wheels in a 17" size that might go onto a vanagon?   I find alloy
> wheels undesirable, for my own reasons.
>
> On Wed, Dec 5, 2012 at 1:38 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>wrote:
>
>> I know that tires and wheels get a lot of attention but I'll add my
>> opinions
>> again.
>> There are some reasonably priced direct fit wheels
>> available in this size. Another consideration is the wheel load capacity.
>> The American Racing AR95T77545 is a direct fit and offers a 2,200 pound
>> load
>> rating. It is a truck designed wheel. It fits and clears the sliding door.
>> This wheel will not fit in the spare tire carrier so you need a regular
>> spare.
>>
>> Dennis
>>