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• scorpio wheels work great on my syncro!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Tue, 15 May 2001 10:52:56 -0700
  ...thanks, ben tan, for the hookup to the rims, and to everyone else who chimed in about rims and spacers and offsets and all...
• Re: New 15" Wheels
  Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
  Tue, 9 Nov 1999 14:29:11 -0700
  ...These rims would be 6 1/2" wide. > The offset would be the same as our 14" rims, > with the extra 1" width equily...
• how about 16" rims ...
  Historical mailing list - John Dillon
  Fri, 3 Apr 2015 03:30:07 -0400
  anyone close to Ontario have any of those? jdd
• Re: New 15" wheels
  Historical mailing list - shawn a. zenor
  Tue, 9 Nov 1999 12:34:15 -0700
  ...These rims would be 6 1/2" wide. >> The offset would be the same as our 14" rims, >> with the extra 1" width equily...
• Re: New Beetle tires/rims on 87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 21 May 2002 07:46:00 EDT
  ...new beetle rims/tires will fit an 87 westy? Bolt pattern? Offset? Whether caliper will fit? >> Dave, The New Beetle rims are 5 X...
• Re: BRM 15 " rims
  Historical mailing list - Jim and Kelly Harpe
  Tue, 18 Nov 2003 18:56:58 -0700
  ...BRM 15 " rims > hi all > looking through the ol vw mags and came across the BRM knock offs. > there 15" aluminum rims. but heres...
• Want new wheels/Rims for 82 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Apr 95 10:08:04 PDT
  Id like to get some aluminum rims for my 82 vanagon so I dont have to worry about losing hubcaps any more... are their...
• Re: Tire Size Information (was: Re: Wheels & Deals)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 13 Jul 1998 17:43:45 -0400
  >Also, it might be a good idea if all the Syncros on the trip used the same >make, model & size of tires and rims...
• Re: I am trying to sell my vw westafalia
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Aug 1998 01:35:53 EDT
  ...The "rims" are the fiberglass rocker panels that were installed on most late model vanagons that matched the fiberglass bumpers. Regards, Jim Davis
• Re: Anyone running - Audi 5000 quatro turbo 6-spoke rims (ET-45)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 21 Jan 2007 12:41:02 EST
  ...insyncro@YAHOO.COM writes: > I test fit a set of these rims on an 87 Syncro according to the Vanagon.com > info page and...
• Re: New 15" wheels
  Historical mailing list - Michael B. Harrnacker
  Tue, 9 Nov 1999 12:34:16 -0800
  ...These rims would be 6 1/2" wide. > >The offset would be the same as our 14" rims, > >with the extra 1" width equily...
• Re: 15" Alloy Wheel Sale!!! List Special
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Fri, 3 Aug 2001 08:59:56 -0400
  ...15" Alloy Wheel Sale!!! List Special I got some really good prices on my 15" Sunburst alloy rims the last time I bought them...
• Re: performance tires
  Historical mailing list - Jack Newton
  Mon, 23 Jun 1997 16:30:01 +1000
  ...Where can I get rims?" > From: Mike Catlin > Did anyone have an answer? Has anyone tried this? Hi Mike My '89 Transporter has 225...
• Re: Need Cuistom Wheel Made -- Who Does This?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Wed, 7 Nov 2001 11:04:56 -0500
  ...All of the alloy rims I have ever seen in 16" are at least 7" wide. We did import some 16" syncro steel rims...
• Re: Audi 5000 Turbo Rims
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 26 Jun 1999 01:15:16 EDT
  ...COM writes: << I've got a line on a set of rims for a nice price. I was wondering if, other than getting the...
• Re: 2000 Jetta rims on a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Tue, 20 Jun 2000 11:46:34 -0600
  ...Does anyone know if the 15" will fit on an 87 > Wolfsburg? I have heard people talking about the new Passat rims fitting, > but...
• Re: Alternative tire sizes for 14x6-inch rims
  Historical mailing list - Rob Scott
  Wed, 24 Jul 2002 16:16:16 -0700
  ...Next tire change (which should be in a looong time, knock on wood) I'll be planning to get fifteen or sixteen inch rims...
• BF Goodrich 225/75R16 tires and steel rims for sale
  Historical mailing list - Tim Englund
  Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:52:25 -0800
  ...BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO tires mounted on VW steel rims. The tires can be seen here: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...
• Re: What size/ brand tire are ppl using on 2wd w/ SA 15" rim
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Mon, 4 Feb 2008 11:18:45 -0800
  ...SA rims im running 215/75/15.. great combo.. my van is an automatic too.. LOL well my question now was not about size...
• Re: Audi 5000 alloy wheels any comments?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 1 Jun 2002 21:01:40 -0700
  ...I have used Audi 5000 rims for years on multiple Syncros and 2wd Vanagons. With ET45 rims and 215/75/15 tires 9/16...
• Re: 15" audi wheels with tires Seattle CL $150
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Tue, 28 Aug 2007 15:44:53 -0700
  ...I am not trying to argue that Audi rims are any good, better or whatever. But my impression about VW stock 14" is not...
• Re: Center Bore Machining
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 9 May 2010 07:43:11 -0700
  ...Center Bore Machining I just had Audi A4 15 x 7 Ronal rims centerbored for Cunegonde two months ago. Had them done at a...
• 14" steel rims & hubcaps for sale
  Historical mailing list - Sytsma, Cory
  Thu, 9 Sep 1999 11:10:26 -0700
  I have 4 - 14" steel rims and 4 hubcaps from a 83.5 vanagon for sale. The hubcaps are not the solid ones, but...
• Re: OEM Mercedes 16X8J 5 spoke alloy rims
  Historical mailing list - BenT .
  Fri, 10 Apr 2009 16:01:18 +0000
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• Re: Benefits of 15 " rims
  Historical mailing list - Dieter Thiessen
  Thu, 4 Mar 1999 18:44:14 EST
  Have you priced a set of oem 14" alloy wheels?
• Wheel Weight
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Thu, 2 Apr 2015 13:44:57 -0400
  ...Speaking of rims and such. Do they make a "stubby" dust cap for the front axles? I have some Audi rims that I want...
• Re: rhein rims
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 1 Jun 2009 19:46:19 -0700
  ...rhein rims > Right, they are TOO SHORT on both the syncro and 2wd vanagons for the > Reins. > You will only get about 4 threads...
• Re: Anyone have Audi 5000 lugbolts?
  Historical mailing list - Phil Menchions
  Sun, 6 Jan 2002 20:23:12 -0500
  > I just got finished fitting the longer rear studs (Thanks Ben!) to mount > my Audi rims, and all I need now are the replacement...
• Re: Tires - Why oh why NOT?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 15 Mar 2009 15:14:21 -0400
  > I can't see ANY reason to stick with the very > limited tire options available for 14" rims when > there's so many relatively...
• Audi Alloys
  Historical mailing list - Colin Stanfield
  Tue, 4 Dec 2001 11:24:16 -0500
  ...I'm beginning what will probably be a patient search for a deal on used rims which may or may not need modifications for...
• Re: WANTED: winter tires / Summer Must Be Over
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 24 Sep 2003 08:45:44 -0400
  ...While we're on the subject...can a 205 tire be run on stock steel rims, or does it need wider alloys? What's...
• vanagon 15" rims and tires
  Historical mailing list - NACHTAIN 7
  Wed, 1 Apr 1998 14:20:40 EST
  ...i talked to a salesman there and he said these rims were made specifically for the vanagon and there should be no problem mounting...
• Re: Question for those running on 15" rims
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Sun, 1 Apr 2001 15:00:20 -0400
  I have recently installed SA 15" rims with 215/75-15 Michelins LTX's. I wanted to use 235/75-15. (My van is...
• Subject: Re: Stockton Wheel Service
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Sun, 18 May 2003 09:10:26 -0600
  ...The section on wheel widening on their web site shows 15x6 and 16x6 (and many other) rims that they will weld a stock vanagon...
• Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Fri, 8 Nov 2013 06:59:48 -0700
  I'm looking for a set of 16" rims for my 2WD Westy. Thanks Scott
• Re: bent rims, flat tires and storing bus
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Thu, 19 Apr 2001 23:43:22 -0500
  I don't think so. ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ||-(())----(())-| Terry 85 GL
• WTB - 14 inch rims for 87 syncro
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Gilbert
  Wed, 31 Mar 2004 11:24:02 -0800
  Anyone have 5 14inchers they want to unload? jeff
• Re: more free rims, near San Diego - Irked by "rims"
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Thu, 11 Apr 2013 20:48:15 -0700
  ...Not so with automotive "wheels" or "rims" you buy the whole unit as one piece (there are exceptions, I know, but the norm is...
• Re: Bay window bus rims on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dave Weaver
  Tue, 22 Jun 2021 08:32:45 -0400
  Sounds like these rims would be fine for my needs as far as clearance. Would anyone anticipate adverse handling issues? Dave Sent from my...
• Re: Rims
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 8 Mar 2012 17:19:50 -0800
  ...scott www.turbovans.com On 3/8/2012 4:19 PM, Jim McGuckin wrote: > Anyone got a set of 15" rims for a vanagon...
• bolt pattern sizes ( No Vanagon content)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Shortlidge
  Tue, 14 Sep 1999 12:21:08 -0500
  ...T115/70D14 14 X 4T or T113/70D15 15 X 4T rims on it. I have no clue what these numbers mean! I want...
• Re: Will Scirocco Rims Fit My Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 25 Jan 2004 00:46:38 EST
  ...Can anyone confirm this? > Is the offset the same and should these rims be strong enough for the bus? > TIA. > > ummmmm nope... all '98...
• FS: Set of 5 16" Mercedes rims w/Nokian Hakka's
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:47:22 -0600
  ...The rims have rock blems on a couple right at the bead. Asing $750.00 plus shipping if necessary (hoping not) for the set...
• Re: Looking for 14" steel rims
  Historical mailing list - jennifer rabbitt
  Tue, 31 Mar 2015 22:27:15 -0700
  ...Counting rims is against house policy. Besides, it's the dealers choice. I have several rims (and Audi 17", Audi 18", and several Fuchs...
• Re: SA 15 inch alloys, cap-cover
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Thu, 10 Nov 2016 08:17:19 -0500
  ...In the last days of these rims, my supplier ran out of center caps but not out of rims. They told us to continue...
• Re: Need Cuistom Wheel Made -- Who Does This?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Madsen
  Wed, 7 Nov 2001 12:44:27 -0500
  ...All of the alloy rims I have ever seen in 16" are at least 7" wide. We did import some 16" syncro steel rims...
• Re: What is VW Karma?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 20 Dec 1996 17:59:26 +0200
  Why to trash the wheel covers? My rims are hold by MBZ bolts, also I'm looking for 15" MBZ rims. My cap of...
• Steel Rim Question
  Historical mailing list - Mister Tom
  Sat, 9 Apr 2011 20:27:55 -0700
  Do stock steel rims from an '80 fit an '87 GL? Thanks, Tom Salicos
• bigger steel wheels
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Sun, 10 May 1998 13:49:24 -0400
  Looking for bigger steel rims. Would like 15x6. Is this size a factory option?
• Re: [DIESEL] WTB steel rims for A3
  Historical mailing list - Nate Wall
  Thu, 4 Jan 2001 09:38:33 -0500
  Another option is E-bay, but consider shipping costs! --nate
• Re: Un-deletable, was -Re: Now who was that?
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Wed, 23 Mar 2011 16:08:28 -0700
  ...A kind member wrote back >> with a set of CLK rims and a set of after-market 18" rims complete with >> tires that would...
• Warning! Audi and Mercedes wheels are dangerous! (long)
  Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
  Wed, 25 Mar 1998 22:04:13 -0500
  ...Note the significant difference in track width between the 6" Audi/Mercedes rims and a 7" rim with proper offset -- the latter delivering over...
• Re: Ronal 16" Rims available from Van-Again Now!
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 27 Mar 2001 16:10:03 -0500
  ...Ronal 16" Rims available from Van-Again Now! att1.htm [text/html]
• Re: 16" rims part # ???
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 15 Nov 1999 18:47:42 -0800
  ...Per was mentioning that the Audi A8 has 5x112mm 16" rims with an offset of ET42. The 16" Vanagon tires have an offset of...
• Re: Benefits of 15 " rims
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Thu, 4 Mar 1999 11:43:47 -0500
  > Paul Borghese wrote: > > > Hi everyone, > > So what is the advantage of buying the larger rims? I know it will make > > buying tires easier as...
• Re: more free rims, near San Diego - Irked by "rims"
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 11 Apr 2013 10:03:59 -0700
  On Thu, Apr 11, 2013 at 9:49 AM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com>wrote: > Well then, we can't go "motoring" or watch...
• Re: Gas mileage query for bostig converts
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:53:51 -0500
  ...rims or something >> larger? >> I'm getting around 15mpg, city driving, right now and wondering how >> much savings can be realized with larger rims...
• Re: 15 inch wheels and offset (non) 'problem'
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Jan 1999 21:54:53 EST
  ...The EV rims are designed for 760kg load, this gives 1520kg per axle. VW >> well, here in the good 'ol USA, anything goes..... how...
• Re: Audi 5000 Turbo Rims
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 25 Jun 1999 23:24:37 -0700
  ...Audi 5000 Turbo Rims > Karl Wolz wrote: > > > > I am not at all an expert on such things, but I have been told by a...
• Stock Carat Body Pieces and Alloys FS.
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Sep 2000 14:22:56 EDT
  ...I called up 1800VWPARTS today and they said they just got a Wolfsburg Vanagon in with the alloy rims and the body pieces. They...