On 10/13/05, Bruce Nadig <motorbruce@hotmail.com> wrote:

> I've got a question about load ratings on wheels. This thread is a very
> specific question. I am not referring to tires. I am not asking about
> experiences with vehicles other than Vanagons.
>
> My question is:
>
> Does anyone have any firsthand knowledge of a wheel failure on a Vanagon
> due
> to overloading?
>
> I am specifically talking about Vanagons. I am also talking about failures
> due to an overload situation. I'd prefer not to hear about wheels that
> have
> been drilled out to fit a Vanagon - I'm trying to eliminate variables
> here.
>
> So, how about it? Any first hand knowledge?
>
> Cheers,
> Bruce

  Not in my experience. The only Vanagon use of a non-Vanagon wheel I've
seen damaged was Dan Fleming's Audi 5000 turbo wheels on his Syncro Westy.
Bu then Dan was intentionally bashing them between timbers at the log jam in
Hollister.
 While we are in the topic, none of the wheels I had redrilled has ever
failed in any use both Vanagon use and otherwise.

> --
> BenT