Thanks to Doug Fitz-Randolph for pointing out the .pdf file on the
Tire Rack website.

However, I think the data presents us with far more opportunities than
were noted by Doug.  There might be some reasons I am wrong, but  . . .
.

98 and later Passat wheels with the 5x112 bolt pattern and an offset
of 45 are deemed to be acceptable.  So it would seem that anything with
an offset of 45 or less would work just fine.

The Tire Rack file lists many wheels that have this bolt
pattern and an offset of 45 or less.  Some of these are from older
cars that might be found in junkyards.  There are quite a number of
Audi wheels, with the 15x6 ranging from about $27 - $40.  There are
even several Audi 16x6 wheels with 40 and 45 offset with prices ranging
from
$27-$40.

These are on page 1.  The next wheels with the right bolt pattern
are on p. 5.  Among these Mercedes wheels are 15x6.5 (37 offset)($31.35)
and
16x7.5 (41 offset)($39.90).

This was a great piece of information for many of us to discover.

Thanks again, Doug.

Sam Walters
84 Vanagon
89 Syncro

The Passat wheel, 98-2001 is found on p. 8.