My MB Alloys from a 98-02 320CLK work just fine with the 215/65/16
Continental Vanco 2 tires, although they do provide a harsh ride.  No
Clearance issues, no reaming out the center bore like other wheels,
No tire rubbing,  and Samba Loogie fixed me up with the right nuts
and front studs(44mm I think) so I don't have to hassle with getting
the bolts up in there on such a heavy tire.  Saving up for the pretty
center caps, but need to eat this month.  Found the wheels on ebay as
I didn't need really pretty and perfect wheels, just straight ones
and able to seal the bead.  I think they were around $380 shipped to
my house.  Forged German is so much better than aftermarket cast.

Contemplating the use of an Audi AllRoad compact spare for the
summertime.  205/70/16 rim and expands out to 27.2" which should get
me to a repair shop since I don't have a Syncro.  Still researching
the ET and lug nut shape for the AllRoad however before spending any
money.  It should fit in the clamshell with no problems if the rim is
6" or less.

DM&FS

At 11:19 AM 1/15/2011, dylan wrote:
>I run 55 and 60 series tires on 16" rims with a waterboxer all the
>time. Most of the Benz wheels I get are take offs from the dealer
>and have fresh rubber. Works fine for me. dylan
>________________________________ From: John Rodgers
><inua@CHARTER.NET> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Sat, January
>15, 2011 11:58:15 AM Subject: Re: Tires and wheels! So you are
>saying that today a 16 in. rim with a properly selected tire is the
>better choice? Next time when tire a due for replacement - I would
>do well to go to 16 in. rims for my V-gon with the 2.1L engine? John
>Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL
>Http://www.moldhaus.com On 1/15/2011 9:43 AM, Dennis Haynes wrote: >
>they realized the error of their > ways  and went to a 225/60-16XL tire.