Date:         Thu, 12 Mar 1998 20:05:46 -0400
Reply-To:     Tim Smith <smitht@UNB.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Tim Smith <smitht@UNB.CA>
Subject:      Re: Audi rims on a Vanagon Syncro
Comments: To: NACHTAIN 7 <NACHTAIN7@aol.com>, vanagon@vanagon.com
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>so what rims do fit on a vanagon syncro?  i heard the mercedes replica rims by
>i don't remember who but you can get then through tire rack.


supposedly MBenz rims (never tried). I have Audi 5000Turbo 2WD or Quattro
from 80's.  Audi rims need hub boring out a bit to clear axle stubs.  Mine
are steel usually alloys are readily avail. Alloys need longer bolts/studs,
steel don't.

Biggest tires then are 235/75/15 for 29.2" rolling diameter x 9.3" wide,
gives 2.2" EXTRA ground clearance.  Rubs in the hard dips, may want to stop
at 225/75 size.  Check out Yokohama F4S or similar name, in 7.50R15 size.
Also gives 29" diameter but 2" narrower tire for better fender clearance.  8
ply/D rated nasty lugs. Definately will cut to the bottom of most muddy
tracks for grip.  Will also dig you well into deep sand I suspect.  For that
try an All Terrain tread.

bye, Tim

'87 Syncro Westy
(235/75/15 BFG-MT's, front/rear lockers, and I still get stuck)
'85 CrewCab (Soo-ba-roo where are you?)