Almost as good as my Audi Quattro is with its Hakkapeliitta's!!!   The Vanagons ground clearance is better but the Audi beats it in handling and creature comforts.  Heated Leather seats(front and rear), 5cyl turbo, 5spd transmission, heated power mirrors, programmable power seats that adjust almost anyway you want(and can actually recline), automatic climate control system, 4whl disc brakes w/abs, locking differential, power windows and locks, cruise control, heated door locks and windshield washer nozzles.  Now if it could carry as much as the van does, go offroad as well, and let you sit up high enough to see more then the underside of the trucks and SUV's all around. :>)

Mark in AK

----- Original Message -----
From: Al and Sue Brase <albeeee@MCHSI.COM>
Date: Friday, December 9, 2005 8:57 am
Subject: WTB 15" South Africa rims
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM

> I'm looking to purchase 4 15" south African rims.
> I recently acquired 4 15" Studded Hakkapeliitta tires which happen
> to be
> on Audi 200 rims. They fit on the rear of my 2wd 87. sort of. The lug
> nut holes are not really big enough and the lug nuts don't go on far
> enough. But I'd really like to get the right rims and put all 4 on.
> DAMN! Is this ever a lot of fun! These tires dig in like they are
> bulldozer treads. I imagine there are many sparks visible when I
> drive!but it woulld still be nice to be able to stop and steer.
> Someone help
> me before I hurt myself!
> It's already king of the road on my commute. Just think how great a
> Syncro would be!
> Al Brase
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