I do have alloys--where can I get the studs and nuts? Bus Depot? any ideas
on cost. THX

----- Original Message -----
From: Joel Walker <jwalker17@earthlink.net>
To: Chuck Seleen <cseleen@TOGETHER.NET>
Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2001 2:07 PM
Subject: Re: Winter wheels

> Am I right to assume that steel wheels off an 84 Vanagon GL  will fit
> my 91 Vanagon GL. I intend to mount Nokia 185/R/14 C2's for winter
> use. What about studs since they will be winter only tires--any
> suggestions? THX.
>
> yes, steel wheels from 1971 to 1991 fit all the vanagons. only problem
> seems to be if you have alloy wheels on your 91, you'll need to get
> new front wheel mounting studs (the ones for alloys are different) and
> some new rear wheel mounting nuts (again, alloys have different ones).
> but any junkyard 1971-1991 vw bus wheel will fit ... it's the same
> exact wheel. :)
>
> can't help about the studs (assuming you mean the kind IN the tire
> itself) ... we don't have snow down here. :)
>
> good luck!
> joel
>
>