In a message dated 1/19/2010 10:56:10 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
mdrillock@COX.NET writes:

I think  some did. Even my 1990 owner's manual shows the ways to remove
both cap  types using the special tool that came in the plastic bag with
the jack and  lug wrench.

most vanagons (T3's) in places other than north America, did get  them.  VW
is famous for using pics of euro market models in their  north american
owners manuals.  chrome moonies were deemed by VW as being  cheap standard
wheelcovers.  so us Americans got the "Nice" plastic disc  style full
wheelcovers.

your opinion may vary :)

chris
who thinks the chrome moons look better on type 2's  :)