Date:         Sat, 27 Dec 2014 13:52:46 -0800
Reply-To:     Ben <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Ben <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: 15" Wheels
Comments: To: Jack Reynaert <jack007@COMCAST.NET>
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If they are "Bens" wheels, you must have a lot of them. Even after downsizing, there are still 300+ in the pile.;-)

Some aftermarket Mercedes Benz wheels will bolt straight on. That's what GW is selling. However, those with the correct offset & lughole size are more difficult to find these days as most modern vehicles take a high offset wheel. 


BenT Weeehls
sent from my electronic leash

> On Dec 27, 2014, at 1:33 PM, Jack Reynaert <jack007@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
> 
> Best to go with the ones offered by Go Westy, I have a set of Bens wheels
> which were given to me... the bolt pattern was perfect, but it would take
> big bucks in spacers and lug conversions to make them work.
> Now I have 4 Bens wheels sitting in my attic.
> 
> Still running my 14" original rims with 185/R14 Load D summer tires.
> 
> When the tires go, I'm going to go with the Go Westy package.
> 
> BTW, still trying to sell my Bens wheels.
> 
> Jack R.
> 84 Westy Wolfie
> N. of Detroit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of

> Michael McSwain
> Sent: Saturday, December 27, 2014 2:04 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: 15" Wheels
> 
> Hey all,
> 
> I know there are a few mile long posts on the samba about this, but I always
> end up feeling like I'm drowning in information over there.
> 
> Does anyone have any suggestions on a 15" wheel conversion that requires the
> most minimal of modifications?  I found 2 sets locally for $250 that I'm
> thinking about getting but I'm not 100% sure if they'll fit or if I'll have
> to go get spacers/long lugs etc. They came of of a '95 E320 and a '95 C280.
> The look just like the ones Gowesty sells.  I'm going to go back out and get
> the wheels measurements off of them on Monday.
> 
> If I had the budget I'd just buy the gowesty kit and I'm trying to figure
> out if I'll end up spending close to the same after buying all the necessary
> accoutrements.
> 
> I'm not married to this style and I'm more concerned about handling and
> performance than looks.
> 
> 
> Thanks in advance.
> 
> Michael.