Considering the "average" USian (100kg/ea), and their luggage (25kg/ea),
that is quite a bit.
:D
On Jan 21, 2012 4:18 PM, "Dennis Haynes" <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:

> Add seven adults plus luggage!
>
> Tires and wheels need to support the gross vehicle weight rating. Check
> the sticker on the driver's side door jam.
>
> Dennis
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Chris S. [mailto:szpejankowski@gmail.com]
> Sent: Saturday, January 21, 2012 3:38 PM
> To: Dennis Haynes
> Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: 2002 Passat wheels
>
> What manner of Vanagon weighs 5000lbs?  Passenger model of 91 vintage
> lists at 3460 curb weight.
>
> Chris.
>
> Wysłane z iPhone'a
>
> Dnia Jan 21, 2012 o godz. 15:09 Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
> napisał(a):
>
> > One should also consider the load rating. They probably are not intended
> for a 5,000 pound plus load with large diameter tires.
> >
> > Dennis
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
> Of Chris S.
> > Sent: Saturday, January 21, 2012 1:12 PM
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Subject: Re: 2002 passat wheels
> >
> > Center bore is too small and ET is too large.  You will likely have to
> use 15mm spacers or thicker to clear upper ballpoints.
> >
> > Chris.
> >
> > Wysłane z iPhone'a
> >
> > Dnia Jan 21, 2012 o godz. 10:51 marc rose <mrose1028@GMAIL.COM>
> napisał(a):
> >
> >> Found some 2002 passat alloy wheel on CL.  Has anyone had any luck
> >> putting them on a Vanagon?  I have a 90 Carat.  Looks like the bolts
> >> holes are right but not sure about the back spacing on the wheel
> >> centers, spacing stc.......
> >>
> >> Thanks
>