In a message dated 26/09/2007 7:51:44 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

I am  having trouble making a decision between two sets of wheels.   One
option is a set of BBS alloys that I have had sitting around for a few  years
and the other option is a set of stock alloys.  Both are 14"  although the
alloys run wider tires (205s are on them now).  I thought  that I was a steel
wheel purists and have never even mounted the bbs wheels  but when I put the
alloys on my old van in preparation to sell it I have  decided that I like
the way they look.  Currently I am thinking that  steel is more reliable
and/or easier to fix and that the stock tire width  will perform better and
am therefore probably not going to keep the alloys,  but maybe it is time for
a change?  What does the collective wisdom of  the list have to say?  Any
obvious reasons to go either way that I am  overlooking?  Any flaws in my two
reasons stay with  steel?

The alloys LOOK way better  IMHO.  No wheel rust or hub cap issues to contend
with either !

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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