In a message dated 8/14/98 8:35:59 AM, termite@rocketmail.com writes: >the audi wheels are not the correct offset for the vanagon as they are >45et, thus the spacers to correct the offset difference. you are >correct that the answer is offset in relation to wheel width but your >testy reply when some of us are just relating our experiences is a >mystery. I tend to phrase questions expecting a precise answer, because 1) extraneous information is irrelevant to what need to know. > the available offsets for these cars are generally not compatible w/ the van when > we are talking oem wheels. thus you either need to use wheel spacers to help > w/ the difference or go to aftermarket. I know. The last set of wheels I bought was $500. Each. Do you get the idea of the price range I'm in? OEM is not where I'm going. |
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