This is a fairly rediculous thread!!

Thank you,
Jay Lefstein.
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On May 9, 2010, at 7:02 AM, MacAndrew Jack <macandrew1@MAC.COM> wrote:

> I have a set of 2003 Passat wheels on my syncro.  I had a machine shop
> bore the centers.
> I looked very carefully at the amount of metal removed and what was
> left.  The structural difference is negligible and I have been very
> happy for 45k and lots of off pavement (though not serious offroading)
> driving.
> I would suggest looking  at the wheel itself, and you will likely see
> that the amount of metal gone and metal remaining will result in
> 99.99% of the original wheel, including all the key structural
> strength.
> Passats are not light vehicles, and the wheels I have hold the bead of
> the 235 75 r15 BFGs perfectly.
> From a satisfied vanagon-passat wheel owner,
> -macjack