i found a rim to fit the vanagon in a 15" size from Eurospec sport in
California.  On page 121 in the new European Car magazine you can see what
they look like.  i talked to a salesman there and he said these rims were made
specifically for the vanagon and there should be no problem mounting these.  i
do have a question,  mainly for the syncro owners.  Will the B.F Goodrich
radial all terrain t/a's in a 15" size have any clearance problems?  that is
my main concern right now.  i only want to  buy rims and tires once.  so i
want to make sure i get everything right with the help from all of you.  Also,
i checked with discount tire and along with the mercedes replica rim, the TSW
Hockenheim R and the TSW Blade rim will also fit.  are people having trouble
mounting the mercedes rim?  is the off-set different?  again i would like any
input you all have on these age old questions.

thank you all in advance

nigel

(2)  87 syncro's
63 23 window deluxe sunroof bus
58 ghia convertible