Re: 5k turbo rims wanted/different wheels that fit the audi..

[JordanVw@aol.com]

In a message dated 99-06-30 04:23:19 EDT, peterb@mysysltd.com writes:

<< A rather interesting rim fit was a set of Ford Capri (Euro - 1976 - Black
 Cat Special) wheels. They were aftermarket ATS 13" x 8" three spoke with 215
 60 Dunlops.  These fit perfectly on my 1983 Audi 5000.  I'm sure the offset
 wasn't great for the wheel bearings but the engine died before the wheels
 did.  I wonder how many other manufacturers wheels would fit.  Remember the
 Ford was rear wheel drive and the 5000 front yet it drove remarkably well.
  >>


here's another FYI -   Ford of Europe (UK, and Germany) otherwise known here  
(or WAS known here) as Merkur, uses the same bolt pattern on the "Scorpio" as 
the 5000/200 turbo, (and newer A series)
Also, as many of you know, the VW Bus/Vanagon from '71-'91 uses the same bolt 
pattern too (right now i have 2 vw Bus wheels on the rear of my wrecked '84 
5kT after i took the Fuchs off) they fit right on!  :<)
also - the Lexus ES300 has the 15x7 ET45 wheel, and would fit on the typ44 
turbo too..

chris
'86 5kT
'86 5kTQ (for sale)
'84 VW Vanagon
'78 VW Westfalia