In a message dated 97-04-24 05:38:29 EDT, dfilcoff@stlnet.com (Dave) writes:

<< Also, I am the original owner of my 87 GL Wolfsburg w/ Alloy wheels. I =
 have a steel wheel for the spare tire.  It seems as though a lot of you =
 have an alloy wheel for you spares.  Does any one know if mine should =
 have come with an alloy spare? >>

This makes me think of how easy it is to steal the spare alloy wheel off
Vanagons. A good idea would be to put a chain and padlock on the spare tire
carrier. 

just something to think about....
(for this very reason I keep a steel wheel in there)

chris