In a message dated 11/9/99 12:50:47 PM Eastern Standard Time, vw4x4@FYI.NET writes: << I'm thinking of manufacturing new 15" rims for our Vanagons. These rims would be 6 1/2" wide. The offset would be the same as our 14" rims, with the extra 1" width equily divided. They would be made of steel, and you could put any 15" wheel cover on it that you like. Would fit Syncros also. I'm trying to keep the cost below $25 each. This is only possible if there would be a large quantity of these ordered. Your final cost would be 4 x $25 plus shipping. Could I have a show of hands (E-mail), of those interested in this project. >>
how...may i ask, are you going to "make" these wheels? do you have a giant steel mill and press in your backyard? (well, i guess you literally do, being in Pbgh ;<) let alone sell them for $25 each????? and why? The '98 up Passat 15" steel wheel fits the vanagon. and they're genuine VW made and warranteed, and can be had fairly easily used, and often for the same price or less... ps people, i would like to take this time to announce that i will be making vanagon engines. yes, right here on the farm.. fresh from scratch!!! any takers? all in fun, eric.. ;<) chris |
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