In a message dated 11/9/99 12:50:47 PM Eastern Standard Time, vw4x4@FYI.NET
writes:

<< I'm thinking of manufacturing new 15" rims for
 our Vanagons. These rims would be 6 1/2" wide.
 The offset would be the same as our 14" rims,
 with the extra 1" width equily divided. They
 would be made of steel, and you could put any
 15" wheel cover on it that you like. Would fit
 Syncros also. I'm trying to keep the cost
 below $25 each. This is only possible if there
 would be a large quantity of these ordered.
 Your final cost would be 4 x $25 plus shipping.
 Could I have a show of hands (E-mail), of those
 interested in this project.
  >>

how...may i ask, are you going to "make" these wheels?  do you have a giant
steel mill and press in your backyard? (well, i guess you literally do, being
in Pbgh ;<)    let alone sell them for $25 each?????   and why?  The '98 up
Passat 15" steel wheel fits the vanagon.  and they're genuine VW made and
warranteed, and can be had fairly easily used, and often for the same price
or less...

ps people, i would like to take this time to announce that i will be making
vanagon engines.  yes, right here on the farm..   fresh from scratch!!!
any takers?

all in fun, eric..  ;<)

chris