In a message dated 8/14/98 8:35:59 AM, termite@rocketmail.com writes:

>the audi wheels are not the correct offset for the vanagon as they are
>45et,  thus the spacers to correct the offset difference.  you are
>correct that the answer is offset in relation to wheel width but your
>testy reply when some of us are just relating our experiences is a
>mystery.

I tend to phrase questions expecting a precise answer, because 1) extraneous
information is irrelevant to what need to know.

> the available offsets for these cars are generally not compatible w/  the
van when
>  we are talking oem wheels.  thus you either need to use wheel spacers to
help
>  w/  the difference or go to aftermarket.

I know. The last set of wheels I bought was $500. Each. Do you get the idea of
the price range I'm in? OEM is not where I'm going.