Ben, you are absolutely, as usual, correct.  My mistake.  I did not remember
exactly what Mark Drillock had written in the Wheels section of Vanagon.com.

Yes, these are ET45 wheels and the correct information on them is below:

"Syncro - Can fit Syncro without machining if 5/16" spacer used up front. No
front spacer needed with slight enlarging of center hole where it contacts
the hub."

"2WD - requires substantial enlarging of the center hole to clear front
grease caps. Front spacer needed for tire clearance at upper ball joint.
Suggest using front studs so all nuts will match and to make room for spacers."
                                   Written by Mark Drillock
                                   http://www.vanagon.com/info/tires/

I appologize for the error.
Ed McLean

On Thu, 10 Aug 2006 09:36:46 -0700, BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

>On 8/10/06, Ed McLean <email99@bellsouth.net> wrote:
>
>> Colorado Wheel Company in Denver has new 15x6 Audi steel wheels for $45
>each if
>> you pick them up, +$20 shipping if you don't.  These will fit 2WD Vanagon
>> rears and will fit the fronts with slight center modification or a thin
>> spacer.  Search the archives for specifics.
>
>> Ed
>
>
>Ed,
>
>
>If they are ET45 which is typical for most Audi's, the inner rim will likely
>come in contact with suspension and/or steering components unless you put
>spacers on for 2wd vans. They will clear in the Syncros other than the need
>for a 67mm centerbore vs. the 57 mm bore that the Audi wheels have.
>
>
>BenT