We need clarification. I still think he's not speaking of Vanagon usage. See the NVC in the subject line.

Stephen

mobile

> On Dec 4, 2015, at 1:28 PM, James <jk_eaton@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> Hmm.  
> Curb weight of 1990 2WD Vanagon:  3460 lbs.
> Curb weight of 2013 Passat:  3393 lbs.  (the wagon, on the same wheels, is 3455 lbs.)
> 
> (Both according to Edmunds)
> 
> Now, the load capacity of the Vanagon is 2000 lbs, while that of the Passat is 1230 lbs, so there is  a difference, but not that great.  A difference of, at GVWR, only 15%.
> 
> James
> Ottawa, ON
> 
> 
>> Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2015 17:53:01 +0000
>> From: jim.felder@GMAIL.COM
>> Subject: Re: VW wheel compatibility (NVC)
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> 
>> I would be worried about the fact that the Vanagon takes wheels that are
>> probably designed for two or three times the load of the smaller cars you
>> mention.
>> 
>> Jim
>> 
>>> On Fri, Dec 4, 2015 at 11:42 AM Jeff Palmer <jpalmer@mymts.net> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi there.  Just wondering which VW wheels will work on what.  I have a
>>> 2013 golf wagon with 16 inch steel wheels for winter.  I also have an 07
>>> Beetle with 16 inch alloys.  i can pick up 16 inch steel wheels from a 2013
>>> passat sedan.  I think beetle and golf wheels are different, but what about
>>> passat wheels?
>>> ThanksJeff
>>>