for those who havent been keeping up (or don't care ;<) , the 16x7et37
'97-'99 Audi A8 five spoke alloy is a bolt-on to the Vanagon for those who
want to move up to a 16" alloy wheel.  these wheels are kinda hard to find,
tho.   i have been searching around a bunch of audi sites on the web, and i
had inquired about the following (scroll down), but he wants too much. with
the new tires, and perfect alloy wheels, i'd say $700 is more realistic)
might  you be able to talk him down tho.
On another , more cost effective note, Per and i have been talking about the
A8 16x7et42 full size steel wheel ( a hardly-opted option on the '97-'99
non-Quattro A8)  Audi part # 4DO 601 025 Z7P which are sold by most US audi
dealers for around $90 a wheel, tho apparently these can be had from Tire
Rack for like $50 bucks each.
since i actually have some of these wheels (the A8 alloys, that is) i will
try to get a pic up soon of what they look like on the Vanagon.

now, only if i could find a set of those polished aluminum 17" A8 alloys.....
  ;<)

chris
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these wheels arent mine, i had inquired about them.  any interest, respond to
the seller, not me.  these are a good upgrade for the V8 or the 5kT or 200T.
chris

>From:  linen@ari.net (James Linen)
>Reply-to:  linen@ari.net
>To:    JordanVw@aol.com
>
>Chris -
>
>Yes they are (16x7 et37  five spoke alloys).  They also come with the
original tires >(Goodyear LS -
>225/60R16 98V).
>
>The wheels and tires retail for around $2200 total.  Since they are
>slightly used but in mint condition, I am offering them for $1600 total
>plus shipping, if necessary.
>
>Let me know how this works for you.
>
>Many thanks,
>
>    /James Linen
>
>
>
>JordanVw@aol.com wrote:
>
>> what do you want for your A8 wheels?  are they the 5 spoke? 16x7et37?
>>
>> let me know,
>> chris
>> allentown, pa