Im running 16" without spacers....check it out at
http://members.home.net/madsen/ken/87GL.html

----- Original Message -----
From: Lee Schelin <lschelin@IX.NETCOM.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 1999 10:50 AM
Subject: Tall wheels on a Vanagon

> 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