In a message dated 98-10-28 15:23:44 EST, rountree@PLANETEER.COM writes: << The local junk yard (recycler) has 2 sets (4x2=8) of 86 Audi 5000 15" aluminum wheels... My question is... will these fit (with a little grinding) on my 87 Syncro Westy? is the off-set positive (giving a wider stance)? and then do they look good "as is" or do they need some nice covers or a custom Paint job? are used Benz wheels better (looking & running) for the money? Remember I'm in rural Canada and drive on some unusual and sometimes rocky/ruff logging roads. Soft metal bends easily.. will these? thank >>
Audi 5000/200 turbo/quattro alloys fit any vanagon, just machine the centers alittle..maybe you'll even get away w/o having to machine centers, cause its a syncro...theyre tuff wheels, and are as strong as steel.. look good as-is w/out cap, or can use vgon alloy ctr cap. chris |
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