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> From: Steven Ayres [mailto:comwest@att.net] > It really is a safety issue. The stock holes are drilled into thick bosses > on the hub. With, say, a five-bolt pattern in a four-bolt hub, you could > only save one of those, so four of your bolts or studs would be in thin > sections of the hub. Something goes wrong and your wheel is flying down > the road ahead of you. > > Yes, people do this, and most of them don't die from it. It's risky > engineering, nontheless, and no reputable shop will accept the liability. What are peoples feelings on adapters then? And are there any more than the chevy (5x4 3/4) and Porsche (5x130mm) adapters available? nathan 1970 fastback ------------------------------------------------------------------- List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list | mailto:gregm@vwtype3.org