In a message dated 9/22/98 7:52:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
Westys4evr@AOL.COM writes:

<<
 Winter will be along soon, and I'd like to outfit the Syncro this time with a
 full set of tall Bridgestone Blizzaks,to get me through the really deep
stuff.
 With the current 14" wheels,I believe the tallest tire is a 215/70,but there
 are a few more choices when you go to 15s. My salesman @ Tire Rack says both
 Audi Turbo wheels and several Mercedes wheels have the same bolt-circle,but
 wasn't sure which wheel had the offset closest to what will work. He does
have
 new steel wheels to fit the Audi 5000 TQ and 200 TQ,but not the Mercedes.
 Anyone know,or have experience with this? I really don't want to spend the
 extra $$ on 15" alloys just yet,especially for the type of winter use they'll
 be sure to get. TIA !
 Karl
  >>
98 Passat 15" steel wheels will fit. I just sold mine really really cheap with
the hub caps. Check with the dealers, they should have plenty used ones.
 Michael Modl
 87 syncro
 87 quattro