You may want to call Hector @ Sunset Imports in Sunset Beach CA, he runs 17" wheels
on his 91 GL and it's lowered 2".  He doesn't seem to have any problems.
562.592.3916

Lee...

Per Lindgren wrote:

> If you put on the correct tire, the 16" will not be a problem. The only problem
> you might see is that the wheels may rub the control arm. Only way to see is to
> try, if this is a problem, you need spacers.
>
> I know someone runs 16" Ronals on his Syncro, come forward!!!
>
> PerL
> Bug, Bus 'n 'Back
>
> JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote:
>
> > i might be getting a set of Audi A4 wheels, 5 spoke, 16".
> >
> > they are both ET 45, but 7" wide, instead of 6" wide like the 5000 turbo 15".
> >
> > the 5000 turbo wheels can be sucessfully mounted on a vanagon, how about the
> > 16" A4 wheel?  is one inch taller, and one inch wider going to ba a problem?
> >
> > chris