If investing in new wheels I suggest going right for 16". Many more workable
tire choices unless you really want to go super tall.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Ralph Meyermann
Sent: Saturday, March 8, 2014 8:32 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Paint questions

Definitely alloys!! Originally had steelies but got 14" alloys and now
getting 15" alloys from go westy  nice looking!
On Mar 7, 2014 1:28 PM, "Craig Cowan" <phishman068@gmail.com> 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
> > --------------------------------------------
> > 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
>