Glad to hear that there are aluminum wheels that will fit without much
modification. But surely the studholes needed enlarging? Michael Modl,
please tell us what rim width they are, and what offset!

Anyone else out there have aftermarket wheels on their Vanagon which fit
out-of-the-box?

My van has chrome 14" spoked wheels which will rust, and I'd like a set of
larger-diameter alloys to take advantage of the handling characteristics of
lower-profile tires.

I had steel 1980s Mercedes 15x7" wheels on my 1975 bus, and these needed
enlargement of the studholes and the seats enlarged, as the 1975 VW stud
diameter is larger and the seats of the nuts have a different curvature.
The 205/65R15s fitted rubbed on the suspension trailing-arms at parking
speeds, resulting in a much-increased turning circle. I haven't had the
chance to try these  wheels/tires on my Caravelle.

Andrew
84 Caravelle