That's interesting. Can you give more specific about Audi's formal notice?
Was there any discussions about this before?

By looking at my 2001 Passat 15" Alloys they don't look as strong as the
set I got from an Audi 5000. They are used in recent Audi's too. I won't
use such Passat rims on Vanagon.

The rims from Audi 5000 look more beefed and  definitely heavier. There was
a post in the archive from someone regarding his experience of Audi 5000 rims
(or Audi rims in general). He had a journey through Baja California and back
with Audi rims in good shape. But his stock VW 14" alloys were all damaged
from similar use.

Don't know about the 15" SA version of the VW stock alloys. They are easier
to use. No spacers but new lug bolts and nuts, just like stock 14" alloys?

David

--- BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> I am not aware anyone has any issues with durability of stock Vanagon 14"
> alloys. Audi on the other hand has issued a formal notice that the 15"
> wheels used on the 100/200/5000 car line are not properly rated for a
> fully-laden Vanagon. Perhaps you were not aware that VW manufactured 15"
> alloys for the T3's (aka Vanagon). I bought several sets from a local
> importer a couple complete with new Michelin tires for $350 per set. Just as
> you found a set of Audi alloys for cheap, I can say the same for having
> found Vanagon alloy wheels in excellent condition.
>
> YMMV,
>
> BenT
>

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