In a message dated 11/26/98 7:00:22 PM Pacific Standard Time,
thewestyman@MINDSPRING.COM writes:

<<
 I have machined the centers in the wheels, now a new minor problem: Which
 lugnuts are people using to fit the wheel properly? The ones for the Vanagon
 steel wheels barely fit into the seat, the ones for the Vanagon alloys have
 the wrong taper, and the aftermarket ones I purchased also have the wrong
 angle. It would appear the seat is a rounded-taper like the Vanagon nut. Is
 the '98 Passat lugnut the answer, is it also 14mm x 1.5 ? Thanks!

 Karl
  >>
Karl Discount Tire has the lug nuts that you need. Call 1-800-483-7555, let
them know you need the round taper type and the size. I had the same problem
with my after market rims which were Ronal R 9's. Finally I got it taken care
of. Hope everything goes well. Let me know what happens. See ya, Michael.