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Re: Mercedes Alloy wheels
Historical mailing list - Bob Kelly
Wed, 2 Aug 2000 12:21:31 -0700
...There is a steel > > insert in the wheels so drilling will not harm the wheel. The big thing is the > > lug bolts and studs...
Re: Mercedes 16 inch wheels
Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
Tue, 17 Aug 1999 04:03:34 EDT
...16 x 7 ET38 wheels from a 1988 Mercedes 300, advertised in the local trader paper. They have 17mm studs, so the bolt holes...
Fwd: whos 15" steel rim is GW re-selling ?
Historical mailing list - Jeff Gates
Sat, 29 Sep 2007 09:54:22 -0700
...My syncro has 16 wheels that where plug in play. No hub boring, no spacers, no special wheel nuts, no special long studs. ---------- Forwarded...
FS in Salt Lake - 2 Kumho Snow Tires
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Wed, 8 Mar 2006 11:29:57 -0700
...Lotsa beefy tread, with studs and WEED V-Bar chains on them. With tension straps. Mounted on VW steel wheels/rims ... the kind with...
Re: FS: Mercedes CLK forged alloy wheels
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Sat, 18 Dec 2010 13:56:45 -0800
...are the wheels which only need the lugholes enlarged to work on the Syncro or 2wd. They do not require longer studs. Some have...
Re: lug nuts torque-
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Fri, 25 Jun 2010 21:33:48 -0700
...year of disc brakes, >>> and >>> normal wheels ) .. >>> so if old Buses with that large bolt pattern had studs sticking out of >>> the >>> drums .. >>> we...
Re: about wheelsize--what is the lug nut pattern/size for 84 vanagon
Historical mailing list
Sun, 25 Dec 2005 11:46:30 EST
...devices used at tire stores to determine > the distance between the studs---what is the typical size for an 84 > Vanagon/passenger 2wd 1...
Re: I'm Baaaaaack!
Historical mailing list
Tue, 14 Mar 2000 13:05:22 EST
...A buddy of mine has a great set of Audi 5000 turbo wheels that SEEM >> chuck the front seats and get some blue velour...
Re: Mercedes rims ET48 - bad idea?
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Fri, 25 Feb 2005 19:57:22 -0800
...Once you've factored in the cost of spacers and longers studs or bolts, any savings on the wheels would have evaporated. BenT
Re: Found: alternative longer lugbolts
Historical mailing list - David Luddy
Wed, 23 Aug 2000 08:33:01 -0400
...and cheaper! >chris What about a cheaper source for studs? Also, my MB wheels had pressed in steel washers that came out nicely for...
Re: Centre bores
Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 05:19:02 -0700
...for > the lugbolts/studs. > > > BenT > > > > On Mar 30, 2021, at 5:57 PM, Bruce Todd <beeceetee@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > A wheel question for all...
Re: 2wd front hub machining
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Sat, 19 Jun 2010 04:10:27 -0500
...proper nuts for a 12mm ball seat wheel configuration and a 14mm thread for the studs/bolts. At 05:36 PM 6/18/2010...
Re: engine removal 71 bus
Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
Fri, 24 Nov 1995 08:21:46 -0700
...remove the studs, life becomes bad. The main trick I've found is to make sure you've got something with wheels supporting the...
Re: 16" Wheels?
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Tue, 22 Jul 2003 06:19:20 -0700
...Using spacers means you will need longer studs/lugbolts. I have a more detailed write-up about my wheels here: <http://home.earthlink.net...
Re: Ford wheels on a Vanagon!
Historical mailing list - Dan Stevens
Wed, 9 Aug 2000 11:52:39 -0400
ok time for humble pie, I tried to slip the patterns over the rear studs on a spare hub assembly. well there are a...
Re: Mercedes rims...I have a question
Historical mailing list
Tue, 1 Mar 2005 08:51:37 EST
...bus for some > time...have sourced the tires, correct wheel nuts and longer > studs...BUT...where does the ET figure come from...I've...
Re: steel rims
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Thu, 7 Nov 2002 08:45:49 EST
...Thanks! >> sure mercedes e-class steel wheels. they have lugholes large enough to accommodate the vanagon 14 mm studs/bolts. alloy wheels are a...
<No subject>
Historical mailing list - Mike Boland
Thu, 23 May 2002 23:54:34 -0500
...off wheel to remove > exhaust. > > I removed the engine to get better access studs in heads to drill / e-z > out the studs. I...
Re: Wheel stud problem
Historical mailing list - neil
Mon, 30 Oct 2006 19:14:57 -0500
Well, not so bad now thanks. :) Got studs out, and confirmed that nothing rubbing on drum..... on that side at least! Cheers, Neil. --- BenT...
alloy wheels
Historical mailing list - J.W.Bri�r
Wed, 8 Oct 1997 23:01:16 +0200
...The wheels are somewhat thicker (+ 1cm / 0.5") than the steel ones. Are the studs for the rear wheels long enough to mount the...
Re: steel/alloy wheels
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Fri, 27 Aug 2004 09:19:37 -0700
...wheels. I called my local VW dealer this AM, parts guy said he couldn't see where I needed to change the rear studs...
Re: 15" VS. 16' WHEELS
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:42:30 -0400
...I think that with some >> 16" >> wheel/tire configurations there may be interference problems that can't be >> solved with different spacers/lugs/studs...
Re: Wheels/ How do I determine correct ET
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Fri, 11 Oct 2002 01:18:42 EDT
...or studs. Once you have that measurement, deduct that from 1/2 of the wheel width (ET-0). So if the wheel is 6...
Re: Tires!
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Sun, 13 May 2007 14:34:36 -0700
...I may need longer wheel studs even if I don't use spacer for the rear. I already got 10 longer audi lug bolts...
Re: anti-seize
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:53:31 -0700
...I can't stand bone dry wheel studs and nuts myself. Scott turbovans ----- Original Message ----- From: "eric luebbers" <a91syncro@YAHOO.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY...
Re: Vanagon alloy wheel question
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Fri, 31 Oct 2008 18:41:04 -0400
Scott, that's common to get this type, apparently the parts supply chain doesn't realize how wrong these are for most alloy wheels...
Re: 15" audi wheels with tires Seattle CL $150
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Wed, 29 Aug 2007 05:36:51 +0800
...Mercedes wheels, they do not all need to have their lugholes rebored. Some are made to accommodate both 12mm and 14mm bolts/studs. Some...
Lugs Or Nuts (Cont'd)
Historical mailing list - Stuart Redford
Wed, 28 Sep 94 17:50:59 PDT
> > Drums have bolts in em, Disks have studs for Nuts. (the vans also have > > seats for nuts :) ) > > Are you trying to tell me I...
Re: Rondo Wheels 15x7, five spoke for eurovan
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Fri, 9 Jun 2006 01:03:56 -0700
...Then you have to chase down longer studs and/or bolts... It can get expensive. =) BenT
Re: Anyone running - Audi 5000 quatro turbo 6-spoke rims (ET-45)
Historical mailing list
Sun, 21 Jan 2007 12:41:02 EST
...on the > rear wheels? Do you need to spacer the rears to have the caps work? That > would mean longer studs as well, eh...
Re: Audi A4 Wheels for '83.5 Westfalia?
Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
Sun, 2 Nov 2008 06:21:34 -0500
...I know I'll need longer studs/bolts and > different nuts, but will I need front spacers, too? Will I be able to fit...
Re: Long life Coolant & alloy wheel questions
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:41:38 -0700
...I got a set of 14" VW alloy wheels along with this rig, but no > studs/nuts or center caps. Any ideas where I...
Re: Wheel alternatives...
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 12 Sep 2009 22:44:13 -0700
...I learned a lot in the process and had checked into wheel >adapters and longer studs before deciding to ream out the holes to...
Re: Wheels, nuts/bolts, etc.
Historical mailing list - Randy A. Bergum
Thu, 16 May 2002 15:54:52 -0700
...be able to > mount the alloy wheels *temporarily* until I get the brake kit > installed that takes studs and nuts. > > Any suggestions for a...
Tool choice and source
Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
Tue, 11 Mar 2014 23:19:56 -0400
All, While updating my wheels, I needed a special tool and thought I'd pass this on to everyone if they need it. I...
Re: Wheel stud supplier in Vancouver BC
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Wed, 1 Nov 2006 18:46:18 -0800
...On 11/1/06, Mark Drillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote: > > I have used Empi rear studs a few times. The ones I bought were...
Can anyone identify this syncro part?
Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
Wed, 4 Sep 2002 16:13:01 -0400
...and its twin on the far left), the part with the wheel studs connected to it. Anyone have a part number? How much? Where...
Re: Mercedes wheel opinion?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 3 Nov 2008 18:17:22 -0800
...And you need longer front wheel mounting bolts. and longer rear wheel studs if you want to do it right. oh................they come in...
Re: Putting on tires: three hands
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Tue, 28 Aug 2012 09:00:56 -0700
...use bolts instead of having studs on the wheels," he >> said. >> >> I can see his point. With studs, you have something to hang the...
Re: Forget the Drums, How do you get the Lug nuts OFF!
Historical mailing list
Tue, 17 Dec 1996 18:00:21 +0000
...The bolts came the studs did not shear. I was trying to get at the front calipers and wheels, both of which ended up...
Re: wheel confusion
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Wed, 16 May 2001 12:56:48 EDT
...with the costs of wheel refinishing (I sandblasted off the old finish and powder-coated the rims), adding new studs to the rear, and...
Re: Centre bores Syncro Wheel option
Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Thu, 1 Apr 2021 08:25:26 -0700
...On a Syncro that > also means longer studs which up front means wheel bearings. > > Dennis > > From: Mike Miller <mwmiller6@att.net<mailto:mwmiller6@att...
Re: My First Brake Job Questions
Historical mailing list
Sun, 27 Jun 1999 17:18:42 EDT
...There are two hex bolts on outer face of drum (in the same plane as wheel studs) - those come off? >> remove those 2 bolts...
Re: Converting Vanagon to Audi 15" Rims
Historical mailing list - levi hawkins
Fri, 5 Feb 2010 00:23:56 -0800
...need longer studs in the rears. If you use spacers up front, I have access to Wolfsburg billet caps for those wheels. Pmail me...
Re: Mercedes Alloy wheels
Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
Wed, 2 Aug 2000 18:33:44 +0200
...There is a steel > > insert in the wheels so drilling will not harm the wheel. The big thing is the > > lug bolts and studs...
Re: OEM Mercedes 16X8J 5 spoke alloy rims
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Fri, 10 Apr 2009 10:05:41 -0700
...2006? We've been putting MB wheels on Vanagons here since before I joined in 1999. The Vanagon Cafe Alternative Wheels page went up...
Re: lug nuts torque-
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sat, 26 Jun 2010 11:17:06 -0500
...year of disc brakes, > >>> and > >>> normal wheels ) .. > >>> so if old Buses with that large bolt pattern had studs sticking out of > >>> the > >>> drums .. > >>> we...
Re: Tires (by one reviewer)
Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
Wed, 5 Sep 2007 16:12:04 +0000
<I believe the studs are key for driving on ice. The noise does not bother me on dry roads! A small price to pay...
Re: Vitrifrigo installation w/ storage
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:00:37 -0600
...this could be an entire Fryeday thread?> > Magazines, baby fud, extra wheel studs, fuses, or light bulbs?> copies of tire pressure/oil/ or other...
Re: steel/alloy wheels
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Fri, 27 Aug 2004 09:19:06 -0700
...wheels. I called my local VW dealer this AM, parts guy said he couldn't see where I needed to change the rear studs...
FS: 1998-2000 Passat 15x7 alloys w/ tires to fit to fit Vanagon/Syncro
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Tue, 2 Oct 2001 01:26:06 EDT
...Two-wheel drive vehicles require longer lugbolts in the front and longer studs in the rear. The tires are more suited for the lighter...
16x7" MB CLK Alloys W/ No Drilling from Tire Rack $88/each!!
Historical mailing list - Troy
Fri, 31 Jul 2009 21:11:28 -0800
...Using the wheels with incorrect ball seat can be disastrous! The rear studs may also be a problem if in fact the wheels are...
Re: Taller tire size comparison, and a question...
Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
Fri, 3 Sep 1999 00:05:38 -0700
...Fitz-Randolph, Douglas wrote: > And now the question...does anyone know *for sure* if 15" Mercedes > steel wheels will fit a Vanagon properly without...
Re: Vanagon alloy wheel question
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Thu, 30 Oct 2008 18:43:30 -0500
...Westy. >> He said when he tried to mount them the rear studs were too short. Is >> there a difference in stud length in alloy...
Re: WTB 15" South Africa rims
Historical mailing list - Christopher
Tue, 13 Dec 2005 21:17:44 -0800
...since theyre steelies, then you dont have to change your rear studs. whats the offset stamped on the wheels?? i know the audi 5000T...
Re: price diff. between 2wd and 4wd SA big brake kits?
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Wed, 10 Aug 2005 12:35:21 -0400
...wheel connections go from the current 2WD configuration of bolts, to the syncro configuration of studs all around. Since syncros already have studs up...
Mounting VW Alloys on '91 Westy
Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
Tue, 12 May 1998 07:50:42 8
...However, when I removed one of the original rear steel wheels and placed one of the alloys over the hub, the lug studs seemed...
Re: exhaust head stud welded! to exhaust header flange
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 28 Jun 2009 17:05:56 -0400
...My first thought is use Dremel cutoff wheel (with right-angle adapter or flex-drive?) to cut the studs off flush and remove the...
Re: Rear Wheel Nuts!
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Thu, 6 Oct 2011 17:54:02 -0700
...That said, the rears have pressed in studs. To which then the wheel is placed and held with lugnuts. Most failures I've seen...
Re: [subaruvanagon] Bigger wheels on 2WD Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Road Camper
Tue, 13 Mar 2001 12:07:25 -0800
...the studs and maybe grind a little of the centre of the rims to fit over the hubs. Has anyone put bigger wheels on...