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Subject:Re: 15" Wheels
From:Michael McSwain
Date:Sat, 27 Dec 2014 16:45:37 -0500

What style of wheel are they?  I'm sure they would be a bitch to ship to NC
so it may be irrelevant.

On Sat, Dec 27, 2014 at 4:33 PM, Jack Reynaert <jack007@comcast.net> wrote:

> Best to go with the ones offered by Go Westy, I have a set of Bens wheels
> which were given to me... the bolt pattern was perfect, but it would take
> big bucks in spacers and lug conversions to make them work.
> Now I have 4 Bens wheels sitting in my attic.
>
> Still running my 14" original rims with 185/R14 Load D summer tires.
>
> When the tires go, I'm going to go with the Go Westy package.
>
> BTW, still trying to sell my Bens wheels.
>
> Jack R.
> 84 Westy Wolfie
> N. of Detroit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Michael McSwain
> Sent: Saturday, December 27, 2014 2:04 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: 15" Wheels
>
> Hey all,
>
> I know there are a few mile long posts on the samba about this, but I
> always
> end up feeling like I'm drowning in information over there.
>
> Does anyone have any suggestions on a 15" wheel conversion that requires
> the
> most minimal of modifications?  I found 2 sets locally for $250 that I'm
> thinking about getting but I'm not 100% sure if they'll fit or if I'll have
> to go get spacers/long lugs etc. They came of of a '95 E320 and a '95 C280.
> The look just like the ones Gowesty sells.  I'm going to go back out and
> get
> the wheels measurements off of them on Monday.
>
> If I had the budget I'd just buy the gowesty kit and I'm trying to figure
> out if I'll end up spending close to the same after buying all the
> necessary
> accoutrements.
>
> I'm not married to this style and I'm more concerned about handling and
> performance than looks.
>
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Michael.
>

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