That tire size is one of my favorites for the Vanagon. That wheel is the wrong offset and the center bore is too small especially for the front. Ideally you will need 20mm of spacer and then rear studs-front bolts to match. Just keep bringing money. Dennis
-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Don Hanson Sent: Sunday, August 18, 2013 9:45 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: You wheel fit Gurus...can you give an opinion here, please.. Rim: size: 7J x 16 Bolt pattern: 5 x 112 Tires: Snow Tracker M+S P225/60 R16 From a 2002 Eurovan camper..... Seller says Go Westie told him they would only fit a Syncro in the Vanagon line...I'd like to put some bigger steelies on my 84 2wd with 5sp inline VW, but I can't afford new from our vendors...and these even have some decent snow tires I might be able to get some miles from .. Anyone? TIA, Don Hanson |
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