In a message dated 8/10/99 7:57:57 AM Eastern Daylight Time, vw4x4@FYI.NET
writes:

<< These hub caps will fit the wheels, BUT will not fit over
 the center axle......it sticks out too far (I think in the front).
 If you compare the Vanagon and bug hub cap you will see the Vanagon
 is about 1/2" wider.
  >>

i dont know where you're gettin this....?
i have '71 bug hubcaps on my 84 vanagon.   they fit just fine...

chris