In a message dated 98-06-17 20:43:44 EDT, Otmar@EVCL.COM writes:

> I have a possibility of buying some alloy wheels like the ones on newer
>  vanagons. 5 spoke, 14 X 6 I think.
>  I'm wondering a few things about them.

>  1) Are they forged?

No, cast.

>(therefore strong enough for off road on a overloaded stretch?)

Yes, they're quite strong, although not as strong as forged.
Forged alloys are pretty rare.

>  2) Are they the same as on syncros?

Yes.

>  3) Will the standard ones fit synchros?

Yes

Regards,
Jim Davis