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Date:         Wed, 5 Feb 1997 22:10:56 -0700 (MST)
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From:         Cory Zumbrennen <zumbrenn@ucsu.colorado.edu>
Subject:      Re: VW Alloy Wheels



This is interesting.  Perhaps all syncros come with the longer studs?  Out
of curiosity how far do your studs extend beyond the alloy wheel?  I would
LOVE to not have to replace the studs!  TIA


Cory
'86 Westfalia


On Wed, 5 Feb 1997, Mark McCulley wrote:


> At 11:20 PM 2/4/97 -0600, Turner,Ronald L. wrote:
> >Everybody, keep in mind that Cory's talking about mounting a "Carat" V-gon
> >wheel, not a Audi turbo wheel. 
> >Also, I would imagine, if one was to purchase a set of used Vanagon "Carat"
> >style 5 spoke alloys, they would be smart enough to get the lug nuts and bolts
> >too, therefore your problem would be solved......
> >
> When I bought my 87 syncro a couple of years ago I also picked up a set of
> Carat alloy wheels. I DID NOT have to replace any of the studs to mount the
> alloy wheels.. 
>
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