In a message dated 7/16/03 12:22:16 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
swalker72@KNOLOGY.NET writes:

> I have seen these warnings and I understand the basis for the warnings, but
> I have to ask...has anyone seen or experienced wheel failure of an
> aftermarket or non-stock (Audi, MB, etc) wheel used on a Vanagon?
>
>

nope. ive run all kinds of aftermarket/audi/Benz wheels on vanagons and never
had a problem.  if you are going to be worried about something, how about
worrying abvout those splindly little 185 14" tires that are on your westy?  talk
about underrated.  remember folks, 185 14"s is the same size tire VW used on
the freakin RABBIT. thats why there are so many rollovers.    i would never
have the stock 14" wheels on any vanagon i drive.. all my vanagons are upgraded
to 15"s w/ bigger tires.   Hey john,  audi 200 turbo quattro wagon aint no
small car.   plus if you are lucky, you might find a set of the forged Fuchs audi
alloys, they are used on the offroad rally turbo quattros and they are
indestructable.   i had a set on my 84 5000 turbo when it was totalled, the LF took
a direct hit and the wheel wasnt hurt.

chris