Please check the recent posts regarding Mercedes/Audi wheels -- the bolt patterns will fit BUT the offset is way off (43mm vs. 30mm). Compared to stock VW 6" alloys you will lose about 1 1/4" total track width using Mercedes wheels. Unfortunately, this will adversely affect your handling, the life of your wheel bearings, and the wear on yer tires (in spite of what others may say to the contrary ;) ). Cheers, MJS dearbo@EROLS.COM wrote: > Can anyone tell me if Mercedes alloy wheels 14" will fit on a Vanagon? > Are the bolt patterns the same? Do they have to be bored out in the > center? > > Gary > 88GL, 80Westy
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