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Subject:Re: Steel 15" wheel up date
From:Gary Shea
Date:Fri, 28 Jan 2000 14:45:29 -0700

I know we've hashed this out in gruesome and horrid detail but
I don't recall a response from you on the question of strength,
well I do recall you saying something to the effect that 'the
steel thickness of all the wheels you've seen are the same so there's
no strength issue'.  Was that your final word, or am I confused?
I'd rather buy a wheel that I know is extra beefy than trying to
use a car wheel on a heavy vehicle like the syncro westy...

        Gary

On Fri, 28 Jan 2000, EMZ wrote:
> Quick update....
>
>
>   Several weeks ago I was looking into making 15" steel
> wheels with 30-35 et offest, 6.5" wide and the Vanagon bolt
> pattern. Well today I got a call from my machine shop saying
>  the first 4 set was  complete.  Painting and tires and we
> will see!
>
>
>             Eric                   86-VW4x4
>             vw4x4@fyi.net          72-240z
>             Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler
>

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