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Date:         Fri, 4 Dec 2015 13:48:12 -0600
Reply-To:     jpalmer@MYMTS.NET
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jeff Palmer <jpalmer@MYMTS.NET>
Subject:      Re: VW wheel compatibility (NVC)
Comments: To: Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@yahoo.com>
In-Reply-To:  <81F28211-1FC4-49C8-8ED4-DCA23F8DC390@yahoo.com>
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Right-o!  The Westfalia is safely parked away for the winter.  I'm just looking for rims for the daily drivers.  For winter use in particular.  Sorry if i wasn't clear. Thanks Jeff ---------------------------------------- > Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2015 14:05:05 -0500 > From: bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM > Subject: Re: VW wheel compatibility (NVC) > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > We need clarification. I still think he's not speaking of Vanagon usage. See the NVC in the subject line. > > Stephen > > mobile > >> On Dec 4, 2015, at 1:28 PM, James <jk_eaton@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: >> >> Hmm. >> Curb weight of 1990 2WD Vanagon: 3460 lbs. >> Curb weight of 2013 Passat: 3393 lbs. (the wagon, on the same wheels, is 3455 lbs.) >> >> (Both according to Edmunds) >> >> Now, the load capacity of the Vanagon is 2000 lbs, while that of the Passat is 1230 lbs, so there is a difference, but not that great. A difference of, at GVWR, only 15%. >> >> James >> Ottawa, ON >> >> >>> Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2015 17:53:01 +0000 >>> From: jim.felder@GMAIL.COM >>> Subject: Re: VW wheel compatibility (NVC) >>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >>> >>> I would be worried about the fact that the Vanagon takes wheels that are >>> probably designed for two or three times the load of the smaller cars you >>> mention. >>> >>> Jim >>> >>>> On Fri, Dec 4, 2015 at 11:42 AM Jeff Palmer <jpalmer@mymts.net> wrote: >>>> >>>> Hi there. Just wondering which VW wheels will work on what. I have a >>>> 2013 golf wagon with 16 inch steel wheels for winter. I also have an 07 >>>> Beetle with 16 inch alloys. i can pick up 16 inch steel wheels from a 2013 >>>> passat sedan. I think beetle and golf wheels are different, but what about >>>> passat wheels? >>>> ThanksJeff >>>>


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