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• Re: Mercedes wheels
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 23:03:29 +0000
  ...But I thought the vanagon stock steel wheel was ET30, did I read it wrong? But if it is 38, then why when I...
• Re: 15" wheels - 16" Wheels Now Available!!!
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 17 Mar 2005 13:23:46 -0800
  ...15" wheels - 16" Wheels Now Available!!! Interesting. TireRack's search didn't pull up those choices. Still, a lot less choices in appropriate tires...
• Re: Used wheels, are they OK?
  Historical mailing list - Greg ZUKOWSKI
  Mon, 04 Mar 96 10:27:54 CST
  ...Is this a reasonable price? Are used wheels generally "safe" to purchase? Thanks in advance. Oh, if anyone has an extra wheel they want...
• Re: 81 steering wheel height
  Historical mailing list - wb6otg
  Wed, 12 Jan 2000 13:56:04 -0500
  >I can see the speedo clearly in my wife's '84, which uses a lightly larger >diameter and smaller cross section steering wheel. When...
• Re: Looking for a hubcap like this
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Wed, 13 Jul 2011 21:06:20 -0700
  When a steel-lined curb in New York City trashed my right front wheel, the wheel cover popped off and rolled into traffic, where...
• Re: Width of stock 14" wheel
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 16 Apr 2000 19:11:41 +0200
  Gina wrote: > Could someone please tell me the width of the stock 14" wheel? I am > looking at a set of Firestone Firehawk SS20...
• 15" WHEELS AND TIRES?
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Tue, 5 Aug 2008 14:31:20 +0000
  ...Cna I just buy new 15 inch wheels and tires and replace my 14 inch wheels and tires on my 84 westy? Or is...
• Re: Wheels, Tires and the Laws of Physics
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 2 Nov 1998 19:36:31 -0800
  ...215mm x .65=139.75 + 8"x25.4mm=342.95mm=13.5" wheel radius > >The 16" wheel is therefore 7% "bigger" than the 14...
• Re: 15" WHEELS AND TIRES?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 5 Aug 2008 17:06:26 -0700
  they told me something about these wheels being from South Africa, and you're right I'm sure, that they are not specifically for...
• towing an automatic vanagon...question
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Jun 1999 18:50:43 EDT
  ...would it be advisible to back the van onto the tow dolly, lock the strg wheel, and have the front wheels rolling on the...
• Re: narrowing wheels..,
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Thu, 12 Jan 2006 20:35:34 -0500
  On 1/9/06, Mark C <obeechi@runbox.com> wrote: > Okay.., so maybe I want 15 x 7 wheels and also want tires that...
• Re: Boring steel wheels Another wheel and tire option.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 9 Jul 2016 17:15:43 -0700
  Just a note about wheel size, I'm running 15" Mercedes alloys that are 7" wide and offset of 25. With 215/70 tires...
• Wheel Out of Round
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Sat, 24 Jan 2004 08:55:01 -0500
  ...The vibration continued with the new wheels. My mechanic insisted that all engine mounts and bearings were fine and it must be bad wheels...
• Re: An interesting article on gas mileage vs. wheel size
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sun, 30 Oct 2011 16:38:40 -0400
  I negelceted to state the offset was 42mm on the Audi wheels. Those AR995s look great. Ken ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dennis Haynes" <d23haynes57@hotmail...
• Re: 15" Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Rutledge
  Mon, 11 May 1998 11:08:09 -0400
  just a possibility for good, inexpensive 15" wheels. I have a 82 westy td that has jeep wrangler wheels. perfect fit. perfect price at...
• wheel locks?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 14 Nov 2000 15:46:03 -0800
  I'm thinking of wheel locks for my alloy wheel locks on my 90 Westy Syncro... (thinking ahead for a trip to Mexico in...
• Wheel Offset Info;
  Historical mailing list - John C.
  Fri, 17 Sep 2004 18:15:11 EDT
  Here is some great Info, Bob Stevens just sent me on wheel offset's Thanks Bob !!! JC... Check this out... great info. http://www...
• Re: West Coast Mirrors on vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 14 Nov 1999 19:24:36 +0100
  I just did a quick search on Tire Rack, and they had a 16" winter tire & wheel package for the A8, with 7x16 steel...
• Re: Wheels??????? and???
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Auch
  Wed, 3 Jan 2007 18:47:34 -0500
  What size are these wheels? 14" or 15"? Jamie -----Original Message----- From: Ben [mailto:huotb@videotron.ca] Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2007 6:35...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 22 Jan 2007 to 23 Jan 2007 - Special issue (#2007-97)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Tue, 23 Jan 2007 11:12:12 -0800
  Thanks to all who replied about the Passat wheels fitting the Audi big brakes. I am planning on using the Audi 100/5000 setup...
• Re: Can steel wheels be trued?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 27 Feb 2007 15:43:14 -0800
  Try Stockton Wheel: http://www.stocktonwheel.com/ Cheers, Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf Of Jim...
• Hub caps retro for larger wheels was : GoWesty Plate Steel Bumper Set
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 20 Oct 2020 14:40:07 -0400
  Do you have a link? I tried googling but could not make sense of the results? Do they really have retro wheel covers that...
• Re: wheels
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 Aug 2007 12:58:22 EDT
  In a message dated 8/10/07 12:30:51 PM Eastern Daylight Time, brendan@BELLATAZZA.COM writes: > > Anyone know specifics about the wheels...
• Re: wheel confusion
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 16 May 2001 12:56:48 EDT
  ...The initial cost of junkyard wheels, as well as any wheels that require center machining just represent the tip of the iceberg. The machining...
• Re: Alloy Wheels
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Mar 1997 18:23:21 PST
  Kenyon; You should really check out those" look alike" "MERCEDES WHEELS" prior to selling them or buying them as you are attempting to do...
• Re: Anybody seen a chopped and shortened Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:16:26 -0700
  On Jun 22, 2010, at 3:51 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM > wrote: > unfortunately it 'looks wrong' with the hyper short wheel...
• Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Sun, 1 Nov 1998 23:00:27 -0800
  At 01:36 PM 11/1/98 -0700, you wrote: >Vanagon Wheelmasters... >What are the advantages of going to 15" or 16" wheels, other...
• Re: Brakes (I'm concerned...)
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 14 Jul 1999 00:37:55 +0200
  ...What I meant was that when I yanked the hand brake on the Syncro, all 4 wheels locked up, because the front wheels wants...
• Re: Lug Nuts for Audi 5000 Turbo Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Sun, 26 Oct 2003 04:35:03 +0000
  ...The mounting pad on a steel wheel is much thinner >than most >alloy wheels for obvious reasons -- strength. As a consequence alloy wheels >require...
• EV to Vanagon wheel swap (was Vanagon tire/wheel size)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Sun, 22 Jun 1997 10:30:51 -0700
  On June 20, 1996, Eric Zeno wrote: >Can someone with a EV check out the bolt pattern of the wheels, to see if they...
• Vanagon Alloy Wheels/Tires Only 5 sets left!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 9 Oct 1998 17:37:54 EDT
  I have got alot of interest in my alloy wheel/tire sets for the Vanagon and I just wanted to alert the List that...
• FS: Carat Wolfsburg Edition Allloy Wheels with good tires. Set of five (5) for $450 including all lugnuts and bolts
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 8 May 2006 16:50:53 -0700
  ...A buddy of mine is moving up to larger wheels and want to sell his present wheels and tires. Four alloy wheels with Toyo...
• Re: Ronal R9 ET35
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Wed, 29 Mar 2006 04:55:06 -0800
  ...A stock 14" wheel on a two-wheel drive Vanagon needs 108 -mm (4-1/4") of backspacing to clear the front spindle. The...
• Re: Wheel stud supplier in Vancouver BC
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Thu, 2 Nov 2006 01:26:08 -0500
  Hey guys thanks for information on alternates (Porsche, T2 etc.) sources for wheel studs/nuts. Will check it out. Neil. --- joel walker <jwalker17@EARTHLINK...
• Re: Go Jump...Re: Warning! Audi and Mercedes wheels are dangerous!
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Thu, 26 Mar 1998 11:32:55 EST
  ...the audi wheels are just as strong as the Carat wheels. i have a set of each here, and was comparing them last night...
• Re: more choices in custom wheels.
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 2 Jun 2005 14:57:58 -0700
  ...There was even a case with a certain vendor's Mercedes wheel knock-off. The wheel which could not be balanced turned out to...
• 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: Alloy wheel deal 2 (real picture finally!)
  Historical mailing list - David-M
  Tue, 8 Dec 1998 09:38:57 -0500
  KENWILFY@AOL.COM wrote: > > Sorry about the delay of getting a really good picture of the wheel that I am > offering for sale right...
• Re: Steering Wheel Rasp
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 11 Nov 2006 12:57:48 -0700
  ...It sounds like it is near the connection between the steering wheel itself and the steering wheel shaft. Sounds like the bearings need grease...
• Mercedes 16 inch wheels for Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 21 Aug 2015 21:43:45 +0000
  ...But he is going with another set of forged wheels.Will 16 inch wheels fit, with the proper spacers, on my Vanagon? In the...
• painting wheels black
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:06:39 -0600
  so I am looking at painting a set of audi wheels.... my powdercoater wants $60 a piece which is out of my range (wheels...
• Re: wheel pattern, offset, sizes?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 3 Apr 2000 02:40:49 EDT
  ...your local machine shop will do it for $10 a wheel usually. chris
• Wheel
  Historical mailing list - C. Chris Snyder
  Fri, 24 Aug 2001 09:51:42 -0500
  ---Does any one on the fine list no the spacing ofr the studs for the wheel bolts for an '87 Vanagon? I have 14...
• Re: About Load Ratings On Wheels
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Oct 2005 11:06:09 EDT
  ...the only damaged wheels i have ever seen in my life were from collisions or curb or pothole damage. chris
• Tires/wheels for 90 Jetta (LVC)
  Historical mailing list - Tim
  Tue, 27 Sep 2005 05:38:27 -0400
  ...My last 1990 Jetta had 14" wheels. Since this one will be needing tires, which year/model VW can I go to the junkyard...
• Re: Yes, I'm really asking this.......
  Historical mailing list - Markus Mumper
  Fri, 6 Aug 2004 21:55:57 -0700
  The wheels from GoWesty come with both new nuts and bolts (depending on what one needs), I have to assume they are correct for...
• Re: Original Carat Alloys in 15 inch size
  Historical mailing list - John Connolly
  Tue, 18 Feb 2003 16:41:11 -0700
  ...John Aircooled.Net Inc. > I've looked at Rhein wheels installed > > I've looked at Carat 2 wheels installed > > I've looked at Sunburst...
• Passat 15 in wheels w spacers, correct offset?
  Historical mailing list - Samuel L. Walters
  Thu, 12 Apr 2001 23:32:01 -0400
  Volks, I am considering putting 98 (or later) 15 in steel wheels on my Syncro. These have offset of 38 as opposed to the...
• Re: subject 15" VS. 16' WHEELS
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:17:07 -0800
  ...I had > pretty well decided on 15" wheels but in looking at used ones many folks were > selling 15" wheels to move up to...
• Re: Projektzwo wheels
  Historical mailing list - John Klun
  Wed, 25 Oct 2000 10:40:08 -0600
  ...Projektzwo wheels > > Keith, > No Projektzwo wheels - but I've just installed a set of Australian > "Performance Wheelsa" - 7x15". They were $185AUD each. > Tyres chosen...
• Re: 15 inch wheels and offset (non) 'problem'
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 6 Jan 1999 13:41:08 -0500
  I used aftermarket Vanagon lugnuts, they fill the wheel-hole perfectly. They were a little deeper than some original ones I had. The lugs...
• Re: Alignment
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 8 Jan 2003 23:33:28 EST
  In a message dated 1/8/03 11:08:53 PM, mwmiller@cwnet.com writes: << First try the steering wheel was centered but the...
• Re: Go Jump...Re: Warning! Audi and Mercedes wheels are dangerous! (long)
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Thu, 26 Mar 1998 20:32:17 -0600
  ...they are VERY strong wheels.. > > chris Chris, Volks,I have been studying this topic for some time as I as well want larger wheels...
• Re: shocks/ alignment
  Historical mailing list - karl filc
  Mon, 22 Mar 2004 12:22:08 -0000
  Once I had a Ford F250 and it was amazing to see the difference between a 2 wheel and a 4 wheel alaignment. I...
• Re.EV to Vanagon Wheel Swap
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 24 Jun 1997 09:44:49 +1000 (EST)
  Hi all, The EV (T4) wheel stud pattern is the same as the Vanagon however I believe that a small amount of machining of...
• New 15in wheels.
  Historical mailing list - Ron Tidy
  Fri, 12 Nov 1999 09:19:24 -0500
  ...New 15in wheels>>> > >Are you being serious? >My van weighs 3k, a passat is right in that neighborhood. >The factor of safety for wheels...
• Deadhead wheels? hahaha!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Ellis
  Mon, 11 Mar 2002 09:00:40 -0800
  Ronal wheels? Yeah as long as you are buying them for me and I get to choose the style. The wheels depicted in the...
• Re: Painting of steel silver OEM wheels???
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 24 Aug 2001 13:18:08 -0500
  ...Hand sanded the wheels ,mostly down to the primer and then used a wheel-specific paint and a couple coats of clear coat. i...
• Re: steering wheel/seats
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 23 Nov 2001 15:34:09 -0600
  Go get a steering wheel from A Vanagon with power steering. Its a little smaller diameter (about 1 1/2''). Only you'll know...
• Phony wheels (or better known as hubcaps)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 14 Aug 2007 19:21:53 -0700
  About a month ago I lost one of my OEM "wire wheel" hubcaps after a visit to the tire store..So, I went on...