Date:         Sun, 28 Mar 1999 03:15:25 EST
Reply-To:     JordanVw@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         JordanVw@AOL.COM
Subject:      Re: Mitsubishi 3000GT  16" alloy wheels on a Vanagon!!!
Comments: To: harald_nancy@earthlink.net
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In a message dated 99-03-27 13:03:47 EST, harald_nancy@EARTHLINK.NET writes:

<< Very close, but not the same.
 I just tried a wheel from my Mitsubishi Diamante
 (I think the wheels might be similar to the 3000GT)
 on my westy. At first, it looked like they fit, but the
 bolt pattern is off by a few milimeters.
 Would have to force the bolts in or widen the holes.
 Also the offset is wrong.
 The Mitsubishi rim would come uncomfortably close
 to the upper control arm. Probably would scrape against it.
 Also the bolts looked different.
 Harald
 '90 westy
  >>


well, i was stating that the mitsubishi 3000GT wheels have the SAME lug
pattern as the vanagon, because, they have the same lug pattern as the
vanagon.   i wasnt talking about the Diamante. i was talking about the 3000GT.
totally different wheel.
the 3000GT wheel fits -  but you need to run some substantial spacers on them
as the wheels are so wide, and the inner lip would rub against the springs, or
the upper control arm.  so because it so wide, it prolly wouldnt be the
greatest choice anyway...

chris