I've measured the outside of the tire track with my current wheels vs the VW
factory Carat 14's I had and there is just shy of a 4" wider difference. The
sliding door just barely rubs the rr tire at full-open. My setup is not what
many/most listers agree is safe but it is working well for me and my use of
my vehicle and has improved the performance and handling characteristics so
much that I am now sold and an advocate of the Volks Caf�/GoWesty Mercedes
16X8.5 wheels. I'll take pics this weekend just so you can see the
application if interested.
Bob Stevens
'87 Syncro Westy
http://groups.msn.com/BobsPhotoShare

----- Original Message -----
From: "John Rodgers" <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2003 3:00 PM
Subject: Re: FYI - Audi wheels are a DIRECT bolt on for the Eurovan

> David Brodbeck wrote:
>
> > The only argument I've seen for a larger rim size that really made sense
> >
> >to me is that R14 truck tires are getting really tough to find.
> >
> I have often thought I would like a tire/rim combination that would give
> my van a wider stance on the road. Something modest, not radical, yet
> allow me to run a 14 or 15 inch tire. I read somewhere about the
> Projekto (spelling) rims being a rim that did this, but you needed to
> add a longer swing arm to the sliding door to allow it to clear the
> wheel on the right side when the door was opened. Have wondered where to
> get the longer door swing arm, as well as sources for the rims. Anyone
> know about these??
>
> John Rodgers
> 88 GL Driver
>