Date:         Mon, 15 Nov 1999 17:09:38 -0500
Reply-To:     Scarlett Semko <damosem@MAIL.MCO.BELLSOUTH.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Scarlett Semko <damosem@MAIL.MCO.BELLSOUTH.NET>
Organization: Pre-installed Company
Subject:      Re: 16" wheels
Comments: To: Per Lindgren <lindgre@ONLINE.NO>
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Does anything have to be changed/modified on a Vanagon with 14" wheels to install 16"
wheels??

Thanks In advance
Ron Semko
Orlando, Florida

Per Lindgren wrote:

> I just did a quick search on Tire Rack, and they had a 16" winter tire & wheel
> package for the A8, with 7x16 steel wheels for $54 each, package price. They dont
> list the steel wheels separate, but maybe they sell them separate? At least that
> price is very good.
>
> PerL
> 87 Syncro 112i
>
> Per Lindgren wrote:
>
> > John Rodgers wrote:
> >
> > > If these 16 " wheels came stock on this machine, then they should be
> > > available through the dealer, right?
> >
> > Yes, but they cost $$$ though. So much in fact, that I would never buy them. I
> > asked the price a few months ago, it was something like US $300 each. I made a
> > small discovery the other day, some Audi A8 7x16" steel wheels that will be a
> > fine replacement, at $130 each. Maybe cheaper at some of the big tire places
> > like Discount Tire or Tire Rack? The p/n is 4DO 601 025 Z7P
> >
> > Oh, the Syncro 16" wheel is 5,5x16", a quite narrow wheel.
> >
> > PerL
> > 87 Syncro 112i