On 3/7/2014 1:28 PM, Craig Cowan wrote:
> 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
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>> 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
I'd like the Audi rims if yo udidn't have to bore out the center hub.  I
didn't have to do that on the forged AL rims I got off a late 90's CLK
MB.  I was in a pawn shop looking for some tool deals and spied a set of
BMW fancy rims with marginal tires.  Looked them over as the bolt
pattern looked close..   Careful inspection spotted(made in china" on
the inside.  Geeeeeeez!!!~

DM&FS