Date:         Wed, 10 Jul 1996 08:52:00 PDT
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From:         "Shawn Wright" <SW@smus.bc.ca>
Subject:      Re: Unhappy CAMPER

On  9 Jul 96 at 22:54, Barry B. wrote:
>         I saw a picture of a neat set of wheels/rims in a trade magazine;
> the 'Teddy Bear' wheels offered by ROLAN (they have an 800 number).  Called,
> and was informed that the 'Teddy Bear' and OTHER ANIMAL wheels were for the
> 4 bolt wheels, and were intended for lighter weight vehicles than my camper.
> (Already, I'm posting cute little stickers on the windows, like Easter
> Bunny, Scarecrows, and other Nursery styled appliques.  I'm into 'cute' this
> year.)

They're not 1st my choice, but... I think those wheels are available
in 14" and 15" sizes. *If* you could get a wheel in the correct
offset, it is possible to have them drilled to match your bolt
pattern. It might be worth finding out the *largest* car the wheels
are designed for use on, then comparing the GVW with your bus. If
it's a lot less, then it's probably not a good idea. If the weight
is similar, and you don't plan on offroading, they may be ok.
I suspect it's a long shot though, since they're likely designed for 
lightweight fwd H*ndas & such.

Shawn
'88 Westy 332k (Kyra)
'85 Jetta TD 350k (Jenni)