Hey Chris,
He rents westies out of Redwood City, and always puts steel wheels on them.
I believe it's because they're easier to fix/harder to ding.
tx,
bmc  :)
"Faith will move mountains, but you'd better bring a shovel...."

> From: mattiewoodworking <mattiewoodworking@NETZERO.NET>
> Reply-To: mattiewoodworking <mattiewoodworking@NETZERO.NET>
> Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2002 22:03:55 -0400
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Alloy wheels for sale, just curious
>
> Just curious,
> why did you change your wheels, what did you change them to, and how is it
> working out for you?
>
> Chris,
> 91' Carat
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Sorin Bejenaru <103164.3373@COMPUSERVE.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2002 1:24 PM
> Subject: Alloy wheels for sale
>
>
> I have a set of five used 14 inch original VW Alloy wheels for sale
> complete with the special lug nuts and bolts and the center hub caps.  The
> wheels are in good condition with the scrapes or damage.  They are located
> in the San Francisco Bay area and the price is $500 plus shipping.
>
> Sorin Bejenaru
>
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