I am running Mercedes wheels with no issue.   They are a 16" wheel and I
machined the Merc ball seats to tapers so I could have access to more lug
bolts and nuts.  Front got spacers and they are working very well for 2
years now.

Chris
Seattle

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
JordanVw@AOL.COM
Sent: Monday, December 12, 2005 11:43 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: WTB 15" South Africa rims

In a message dated 12/12/05 1:31:56 PM Eastern Standard Time,
albeeee@MCHSI.COM writes:

> Are you suggesting that I get these STEEL wheels machined out in the
> center? I realize one can machine steel, and since they are not hub
> centered on the Vanagon, the job doesn't even need to be particularly
> accurate.
>

you said audi rims, i assumed they were alloys.   but yes you can machine
the
centers...steel or alloy, doesnt matter.
since theyre steelies, then you dont have to change your rear studs.  whats
the offset stamped on the wheels??  i know the audi 5000T/200 alloys were
45mm,
im not sure of the steels..

chris , who has run a number of different audi wheels on vanagons before....