Thanks for info. I never new about the two sizes of the aluminum hubcap-type wheels. Just last year, for my 84 300TD wagon, I got rid of my bundt and steel wheels (for summer and snow tires) and changed to two sets of the smaller 5.5" aluminum wheels (the ones with the four discontinuous stripes).

I did this because
1) I prefer the look of hubcaps,
2) wanted only one size of wheel bolts,
3) I really don't like the look of bundts, I hate cleaning them, and they look like crap when they get old and blemished,
5) light weight - easy to handle when changing snows.

I use OE size tires (195 70 14) for both summer and winter tires. Also, I don't have painted wheel covers....I clean off paint and I really like the look of nice clean stainless covers.

Also, I did not get the wheel cover clips with the nylon pads...they are way too expensive. I use regular steel clips..I don't care about scratching wheels. Also, I installed 6 clips on each wheel cover instead of 4...its a little more difficult to remove and install the covers, but it ensures that I won't lose a cover from a bump in the road.

Two questions:

1) Is there any problem using these wheels on my wagon?

2) Are the aluminum wheels more fragile than steels? e.g. are they more easily bent if you hit a major pot hole?

Thanks,

Mark

(P.S. I would have LOVED to get my hands on two sets of those 6" alum. wheels for my wagon, but it sounds like they are so rare as to make that almost an impossibility, not to mention very costly.)

Thanks,

Mark

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1984 300TD Wagon, 407,800 mi (current daily driver)
1985 300DT Sedan, 330,000 mi (gone to that great autobahn in the sky)