Kent Christensen wrote:

> Now I'm pretty
> certain that VW is good at parts rationalization and if a particular
> wheel is acceptable on more than one vehicle (and the styling is
> correct), it will be used on more than one vehicle.

Well, the fact that the very same wheel was used for ALL Transporters
between 1971 and 1991 should ring a bell. There are very huge differences
in the load ranges and tire requirements of the 1971 panel and the 1991
Syncro Westy Highroof etc, but still the same wheel. So, is the stock
steel wheel under dimensioned for the 1991, or very over dimensioned for
the 1971? I guess on the latter.

I have yet to see any wheel get destroyed, that hasnt been in a collision
or similar.

PerL
87 Syncro 112i