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Subject:Re: vanagon Digest - 4 Jan 1999 to 5 Jan 1999 - Special issue
From:Martin Jagersand
Date:Tue, 5 Jan 1999 16:25:30 -0500

> You may use the EV 15" steel wheels 6x15 ET44, they have the needed load
> capacity, too. But the offset is wrong and have to be adjusted by spacers.
> In front you may use 22mm and rear 27mm. At 2WD Vanagons you have to
> drill the center hole to fit the axle.
> I don't know if the spacers will allow tire chains, they are very closed
> to the wheelwell. You may choose different spacers, the standard Vanagon
> rims have ET39 depth.

Can I just machine pieces of aluminum for spacers?

US listees: Or can I buy appropriate spacers in the US? Where and
how much?

I assume I probably have to get longer studs in the rear to use
the spacer, right?

/Martin

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