Date:         Sat, 27 Dec 2014 18:04:31 -0600
Reply-To:     ddbjorkman@VERIZON.NET
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         David Bjorkman <ddbjorkman@VERIZON.NET>
Subject:      Re: 15" Wheels
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Not pushing Van-Café, but a set of Rhein wheels is 800 bucks plus shipping
 
Dave B.


On 12/27/14, Michael McSwain wrote:

Ok, so instead of messing with all of this offset BS, does anyone have
$1,149.95 I could borrow?



On Sat, Dec 27, 2014 at 4:52 PM, Ben <syncro@gmail.com> wrote:

> 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.
>



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