That's nothing new for VW....there was a variation of the Typ 82  Kubelwagen that had the same sort of "tank tread" arrangement. I believe it was the Typ 155/1.

Ric

> Date: Fri, 25 Dec 2009 10:27:21 -0500
> From: vanagon@KIPPERT.COM
> Subject: Re: One tough Touareg  - NVC
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> 
> Hmmmm... that would make for an interesting tire thread.
> 
> Mark K
> 1986 GL/2WD/4SPD
> 
> 
> 
> On Dec 25, 2009, at 1:56 AM, quadrat wrote:
> 
> > This one should get you where you want to go. No flat tires to worry
> > about
> > either.
> > Perhaps an idea for Go Westy to offer as a Syncro option!
> >
> > http://www.flickr.com/photos/67855182@N00/2014367270/sizes/o/in/set-72157594
> > 529607420/
> >
> > Part of this set - VW museum photos on Flickr.com
> >
> > http://www.flickr.com/photos/67855182@N00/sets/72157594529607420/
> >
> >
> > Ron
                                          
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