Date:         Sun, 30 Aug 1998 18:53:46 -0700
Reply-To:     Per Lindgren <lindgre@ONLINE.NO>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Per Lindgren <lindgre@ONLINE.NO>
Subject:      Re: Wheels-Wheels-Wheels
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Terry Buchanan wrote:

>  Vanoganders,
>
> Since we've been talking a lot about tires lately, I thought I chime
> in with an interesting sighting of my own. The other day I saw a
> Vanagon fitted with a striking set of non-stock tires and rims. Upon
> closer inspection, I discovered that the rims were manufactured by
> Porsche. They were visually very similar to the rims used on the
> 959... I think. I was unaware that Porsche rims fit on Vanagons. Is
> this true? They looked  to possibly be 16" rims. Is this possible? And
> if it is possible, what are the drawbacks to using 16" rims on
> Vanagons? And where, in general, would be the best place to look for
> rims - (new or used)?
>
> Thanx,
> Terry
>
>

These wheels will not fit directly, as the Porsches use 130-5
boltcircle.
Either the discs and drums were drilled wiht an additional circle, or
the wheels were replicas, aimed at Audi or Mercedes vehicles.
Using 16" wheels means you will have to go with low-profile(50) tires,
which again will produce some more stress on bearings and bushings as
the tire would not suspend as much as an 70 or 80 profile tire.

Per Lindgren
88 Syncro