

| Subject: | Re: will these rims fit one of my vanagons? |
| From: | BenT Syncro |
| Date: | Tue, 28 Mar 2006 13:44:48 -0800 |
On 3/28/06, Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote: > Are you sure about the center holes Evan? I thought that was just the Audi/ > Passat rims, since my Mercedes wheels fit the hubs quite nicely. > > On 3/27/06, Evan Mac Donald <macdonald1987@sbcglobal.net> wrote: > > > > The wheels SHOULD fit the Doka without mods or spacers, but they will need > > the center diameters opened up to 2 1/4 or 3/8", and 10mm spacers for the > > front of a 2WD. You will have clearance problems at the upper control arm, > > if you try to omit the spacer. > > The wheels will need longer bolts and studs in either use. > > Jake, I believe Evan is mistaken regarding the centerbore. I have yet to find a Mercedes wheel which had a centerbore which is too small for a Vanagon. That's saying a lot considering I am a good candidate for WWMFAVA (Wheels Which May Fit A Vanagon Anonymous). My spare wheel collection exceeds 160. BenT
Have something to add on this topic today? Revive this thread in the forum »