I got the whole set 4 rims, that Dennis is referring to, plus 4 Kumho
Ecsta LX Platinum tires shipped via UPS for just over $1000.

Pretty good deal in my mind :-)

On 12/06/2012 01:15 AM, Dennis Haynes wrote:
> I understand your dis-taste for alloy wheels. I have reached a point I just
> don't bother with used wheels. In fact when buying a car with them I just
> plan that most likely they will need to be replaced. Most just simply get
> bent or otherwise messed up here in New York. I don't like the fact that
> this particular wheel is made in China but so far they have been good. The
> additional value here is that it is direct fit, no games, and rated for the
> job. The CV-900's that used to be available (16") was my choice but they
> were just over $200 wheel. Considering any really good tire is going to be
> over $100 I don't think the price is all that unreasonable.
>
> Dennis
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Don Hanson
> Sent: Wednesday, December 5, 2012 8:46 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Need recomendations for new shocks for an '85 Vanagon
>
>    Are there actually reasonably priced wheels in that size?   I looked at
> those AR wheels you mention and they're about $600 for four...without
> shipping..  Is that a reasonable price for wheels?   Does anyone know of
> any steel wheels in a 17" size that might go onto a vanagon?   I find alloy
> wheels undesirable, for my own reasons.
>
> On Wed, Dec 5, 2012 at 1:38 PM, Dennis Haynes
> <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>wrote:
>
>> I know that tires and wheels get a lot of attention but I'll add my
>> opinions again.
>> There are some reasonably priced direct fit wheels available in this
>> size. Another consideration is the wheel load capacity.
>> The American Racing AR95T77545 is a direct fit and offers a 2,200
>> pound load rating. It is a truck designed wheel. It fits and clears
>> the sliding door.
>> This wheel will not fit in the spare tire carrier so you need a
>> regular spare.
>>
>> Dennis
>>
>