Alloys make any van look sharp and stand out. Vanagon 14" alloys fit every van perfectly and add a bit of a modern touch, and they are available if you look for them. 
More modern, 15", 16", or larger alloys, particularly off an Audi or a later vw are my preference, as they tie in a modern piece people recognize and can really look awesome! I also am particularly more fond of the handling characteristics of a larger wheel and lower profile tire, though that is its own debate, as is proper tire selection, size, and "what wheels fit". 

Enjoy!

-craig

> On Mar 7, 2014, at 12:47 PM, Stephen Engel <sengel543@YAHOO.COM> wrote:
> 
> Hi Eric,
> 
> I bought my 87 Syncro GL with black steel wheels and chrome hubcaps. I ditched the hubcaps mainly because they are easily lost or stolen and they are worth a few deutsch mark. I painted the wheels silver and the bolts black. It looks pretty good in my opinion although the bolts need frequent touch up. I forget what year your van is, but if you still have your other chrome bits I think silver wheels tie in nicely with the chrome.
> 
> When you show up at the next camping event you can let the kiddies have a go at your wheels or even the rest of the van for that matter!
> 
> Steve
> --------------------------------------------
> On Thu, 3/6/14, Eric Caron <ecaron1@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
> 
> Subject: Paint questions
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Date: Thursday, March 6, 2014, 8:28 PM
> 
> Hi Listers,
> 
>     
> I will have my van painted either this year or in one
> year.  I'm still deciding. I'm leading toward this year
> as the painter still has time for me.
>   
> 
> So, I've stirred up some paint questions for you
> folks.  Remember, my questions are unlike others in
> that not only do I not have a lot of paint knowledge, but
> being blind I'm counting on the list for artistic
> suggestions and tasteful ideas as well as practical
> advice.  
> 
> Here is my first paint question.
> 
> I'm keeping my original steel wheels and plan to use the
> chrome hub caps.  The painter has offered to paint the
> wheels silver rather then the black they are now.  
> 
> So, What color looks best on a white Vanagon with chrome
> hubcaps and steel wheels?  
> 
> Currently wheels are rust free.
> 
> Help me out here.  I don't want to make a fashion
> blunder.
> 
> It might help if you can tell me what the original bus wheel
> color is.  I'm guessing metal silver but have to ask to
> be sure!
> 
> More critical paint questions to follow.
> 
> 
> Eric Caron 
> 85 GL Auto Westfalia