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Date:         Thu, 17 Jun 1999 00:20:16 -0400
Reply-To:     Madsen <madsen@HOME.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Madsen <madsen@HOME.COM>
Subject:      Re: Tall wheels on a Vanagon
Comments: To: Lee Schelin <lschelin@IX.NETCOM.COM>
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Im running 16" without spacers....check it out at http://members.home.net/madsen/ken/87GL.html

----- Original Message ----- From: Lee Schelin <lschelin@IX.NETCOM.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 1999 10:50 AM Subject: Tall wheels on a Vanagon

> You may want to call Hector @ Sunset Imports in Sunset Beach CA, he runs 17" wheels > on his 91 GL and it's lowered 2". He doesn't seem to have any problems. > 562.592.3916 > > Lee... > > Per Lindgren wrote: > > > If you put on the correct tire, the 16" will not be a problem. The only problem > > you might see is that the wheels may rub the control arm. Only way to see is to > > try, if this is a problem, you need spacers. > > > > I know someone runs 16" Ronals on his Syncro, come forward!!! > > > > PerL > > Bug, Bus 'n 'Back > > > > JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > > > > > i might be getting a set of Audi A4 wheels, 5 spoke, 16". > > > > > > they are both ET 45, but 7" wide, instead of 6" wide like the 5000 turbo 15". > > > > > > the 5000 turbo wheels can be sucessfully mounted on a vanagon, how about the > > > 16" A4 wheel? is one inch taller, and one inch wider going to ba a problem? > > > > > > chris


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