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Date:         Fri, 14 Mar 1997 10:51:34 -0500 (EST)
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From:         SyncroHead@aol.com
Subject:      Re: Alloy Wheels - again!

In a message dated 97-03-13 14:35:53 EST, kfairey@oit.umass.edu writes:

> If the Borbet wheels are appropriate, and will cause no problems - would you > go this route? > > New factory Alloys are $425 list/$300 if you're lucky

You can get used ones (when you can find them) at about $400-$500/set of 4.

> Borbet Alloys are $125/115 each from the TireRack - and look almost like the > VW Wheels.

If you don't have a particular attachment to the "original" wheels or keeping the original size (like using existing snow chains), then I'd suggest you opt for the aftermarket Borbets. Buy 5 of them so you can include in tire rotation pattern and also have a matching spare if one gets damaged.

The slightly larger size will likely make your odometer a bit more accurate, but cause your "calculated" gas mileage to drop slightly. I doubt any measurable change in actual gas mileage.

Jim Davis 87 GL Syncro 88 GL Wolfsburg


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