Date:         Wed, 7 Apr 1999 23:02:09 EDT
Reply-To:     JordanVw@AOL.COM
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From:         JordanVw@AOL.COM
Subject:      Re: 15" Audi rims
Comments: To: paulbanks@nllfan.com
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In a message dated 99-04-07 19:54:19 EDT, paulbanks@NLLFAN.COM writes:

<< I screwed-up when I bought some  1986 Audi 15" rims. I checked the rims
for fit on the rear but neglected to check the front. The result is that the
rims are not even close to fitting over the hub on the front.

 Thus, I have some great alloy wheels for sale. They are of the 16 spoke
variety. I had th >>

i assume youre talking about Audi turbo wheels. (tho the 16 spoke ones
weren't offered on the '86 turbo, rather the '81-'83 turbo, but i
digress....they all fit the same)

do you know that you have to machine the centers of the wheels to 2 5/8 "
dia?  apparently you havent done that. cost like 10 bucks each at your local
machine shop.
and as far as your comment regarding structural integrity - that isnt a
issue..the amount that is machined off is incredibly minimal. Myself, and a
handful of other listmembers are running the Audi turbo wheels on their vans,
many of them syncros.

after all that repainting and such, why dont you get them machined and use
them?

chris