Only selling them in groups of 4 eliminates Syncro owners from buying
them (not that I would buy from the Bus Depot anymore anyway.)

On Mar 4, 2008, at 1:24 PM, The Bus Depot wrote:

> Just a note that I now have a small quantity of newly designed Alloy
> Wheels
> in stock from Just Kampers in England. Unlike most aftermarket
> wheels, these
> are specifically designed for Vanagons. They can handle the Vanagon's
> weight, have the correct offset, and do not require you to modify or
> machine
> them to fit the hub.
>
> I have 14" 5-spoke wheels, and 17" 7-spoke wheels.  The 14" wheels
> have the
> advantage of working with our excellent Hankook 185R14 tires, which of
> course are also properly rated for Vanagon use.  A 14" LT (Light
> Truck)
> rated tire is less expensive than a 15" one, so you'll save money on
> tires
> (or can use your existing ones) while dressing up your Vanagon.  (VW
> does
> not recommend the use of standard-load passenger car tires on
> Vanagons.)
> According to Just Kampers, most people who buy their 17" wheels are
> using
> 215-55R-17 tires, although larger ones may be used depending on
> suspension
> height.  I do not sell an LT rated 17" tire, so you'd have to seek
> that out
> yourself.
>
> I only have a few sets of each style at this point. When they are
> gone, I
> won't have more until June, and given the dollar's weakness I'm not
> sure if
> I'll be able to hold the price. Other configurations (14" 7 spoke or
> 17" 5
> spoke) can be special ordered for June delivery.
>
> Here are the links, with pics:
>
> 14" Wheel ($169):  http://busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=J14075
>
> 17" Wheel ($199):  http://busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=J14074
>
> 14" Tire ($75):  http://busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=RA08
>
>
> - Ron Salmon
>  The Bus Depot, Inc.
>  www.busdepot.com
>  (215)  234-VWVW
>
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