Date:         Sun, 25 Apr 1999 15:29:48 -0400
Reply-To:     Michael Sullivan <sullivan@OPENMARKET.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Michael Sullivan <sullivan@OPENMARKET.COM>
Subject:      Re: Wide Rims = Stability?
In-Reply-To:  <1144143.ensmtp@vm.com>
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Dear Brian,


Projektzwo (http://www.projektzwo.de) has Vanagon rims in 6", 7", 8" and 9" all with the proper offset. You can probably have them imported by VW Sport of Arlington Virginia (http://www.germancardesign.com).


NOTE 1: PZ wheels are made by Mangels of Brazil (http://www.mangels.com.br).

I would bet that some enterprising soul on the list could import these wheels directly from Mangels and save us all a bundle!!!! Anyone speak Portuguese? hint, hint...


NOTE 2: Stock US Vanagon rims came in 5.5" (steel) and 6" (aluminum).


I installed 7x14" chrome/steel rims on my van and feel that the width of the rim contributes to the overall good handling, even with 27"x8/5 BFG off-road tires.


NOTE 3: very wide rims such as 9" will require "modifying" your fender flares.


Cheers,

MJS



At 06:25 PM 4/22/99 -0400, Brian Cirulnick wrote:

>I've been thinking about wider rims which would allow wider tires. Would this

>increase stability of the vehicle, or whould it be tougher on the vehicle,

>especially on turns when it wants to roll onto the sidewall and can't?

>

>And if so, does anyone make wide rims that fit a Vanagon (85 GL)?




<bold>Michael J. Sullivan</bold>

Marshfield, MA


'87 VW Vanagon GL Syncro Westfalia "Sunny" (soon to be TDI-powered)

'89 Audi 200 Turbo Quattro Wagon "Wizard" (soon to be for sale)

'96 VW Passat TDI "Teddi"


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