Date:         Mon, 6 Apr 1998 09:11:52 -0400
Reply-To:     Steve Rosen <carsrme@LI.NET>
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From:         Steve Rosen <carsrme@LI.NET>
Subject:      Re: Mercedes wheels?
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The lug bolt holes have to be drilled out. Also, longer Audi lug bolts must
be used in the front and longer studs installed at the rear. The 6 1/2's
are a tight fit in the front, so go with the 6"'s and use stick on weights
when balancing.

Steve
84 vanaru


At 11:26 PM 4/5/98 -0700, you 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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