In a message dated 98-10-28 15:23:44 EST, rountree@PLANETEER.COM writes:

<< The local junk yard (recycler) has 2 sets (4x2=8) of 86 Audi 5000 15"
 aluminum wheels... My question is... will these fit (with a little grinding)
 on my 87 Syncro Westy? is the off-set positive (giving a wider stance)? and
 then do they look good "as is" or do they need some nice covers or a custom
 Paint job?  are used Benz wheels better (looking & running) for the money?
 Remember I'm in rural Canada and drive on some unusual and sometimes
 rocky/ruff logging roads. Soft metal bends easily.. will these?
 thank >>

Audi 5000/200 turbo/quattro alloys fit any vanagon, just machine the centers
alittle..maybe you'll even get away w/o having to machine centers, cause its a
syncro...theyre tuff wheels, and are as strong as steel.. look good as-is
w/out cap, or can use vgon alloy ctr cap.

chris