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• Sno Tires For Sale
  Historical mailing list - David R. Paterson
  Sun, 14 Dec 1997 23:32:53 -0500
  Hey Gang, I have a set of Blizzaks 205 70/14 mounted on Vanagon rims for sale, if anyone is interested. Dave '91GL <<Rozinante>>
• eurovan offset
  Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
  Mon, 21 Jan 2002 19:07:54 -0500
  Hey does anybody know the offset of Eurovan 15" rims? Didn't see any codes on the alloys that I was looking at. Thanks...
• Re: OLDER RIMS FITTING NEWER WESTY
  Historical mailing list - wb6otg
  Tue, 12 Nov 2002 15:01:46 -0500
  Disk brakes started in '71. Some say its the best year bus ever made. Disk brakes and a type 1 engine. Bill
• Re: Audi 5000 Turbo Rims
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 25 Jun 1999 22:43:42 -0700
  ...Audi 5000 Turbo Rims > In a message dated 99-06-25 21:47:02 EDT, mbenne@CROSSKEYS.COM writes: > > << I've got a line...
• Re: Mechanics using customer supplied parts.. Was bars leaks
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Sun, 20 Sep 2009 20:39:04 -0600
  ...A few years ago I added 15" Audi rims and Nokian tires to our van. The rims required spacers and longer studs. I thought...
• Re: Wobbly wheel
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 23 Sep 2012 08:48:29 -0600
  ...Same result of wobbly wheel. > Any pointers? > BTW, these American racing rims Dennis suggested look awesome on the > van! > > Cheers, > Harry
• Audi 15" rims and tires
  Historical mailing list - paul banks
  Sun, 4 Apr 1999 17:24:29 -0400
  ...I am replacing the OEM wheels on my '89 Westy with 15" Audi 5000 rims. I have called around to several tire dealers in...
• Re: How much are they worth?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 27 Jan 2006 17:46:08 -0800
  On 1/27/06, Geza Polony <gezapolony@sbcglobal.net> wrote: > Ladies and gentlemen, > > I have four steel 14" rims, tires, and plastic wheel covers...
• Re: wheel sizing
  Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
  Mon, 9 Nov 2009 15:45:05 -0800
  I'm no expert but I understand that if you buy 15" rims you have two issues to deal with: 1. Do the rims...
• Re: Tire lug nut question..
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 17 Oct 2000 18:15:56 -0400
  ...I could > see a lot of thread left over on the spare. > Do Alloy rims use the same lug nuts as standard rims? If...
• Re: more free rims, near San Diego - Irked by "rims"
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:14:22 -0700
  (With apologies to anyone who cares this has gone on so long we've perhaps made it Friday thru brute force) ... ...and if you...
• Re: WTB 15" South Africa rims
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 Dec 2005 02:43:11 EST
  ...doesn't even need to be particularly > accurate. > you said audi rims, i assumed they were alloys. but yes you can machine the centers...
• Re: Drilling 14mm holes in alloy rims?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Thu, 22 Dec 2005 02:00:52 -0500
  ...mm holes to > 14 mm for lug bolts/studs in aluminum rims. Is this something that can > be done with a hand held electric...
• Tires again......groan
  Historical mailing list - Keith & Lynn C.
  Sat, 22 Apr 2000 10:37:02 -0700
  ...Both alloy and steels rims. Cheers from BC. Keith
• Re: Anyone use Les Schwab for tires?
  Historical mailing list - Rich Blake
  Mon, 16 Sep 2002 20:40:53 -0700
  ...I measured out the rims. The bore was 60mm and the hubs >are 57.1mm. I found my original hubcentric adapters pushed all the...
• Re: Winter tires?Nokian not Available???
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 4 Sep 2003 13:47:32 -0700
  ...Several people have listed rims for free lately, and while they may not be in your area it would not be much to ship...
• Re: more free rims, near San Diego - Irked by "rims"
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:14:30 -0600
  Yes, life is too short to agonize, etc.......although I appreciate when someone peppers a conversation with footnotes that enlighten a subject. These things...
• Re: GEAR UP! 15" rims 75 series?
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Wed, 31 Mar 1999 22:38:43 -0500
  Thinking about picking up a set of 15" x 6.5 rims for 91 Westy automatic. The idea being to lower my final drive...
• Re: Audi Turbo alloys wheels are ok by me
  Historical mailing list - Ramon Celaya
  Wed, 16 Jul 2003 13:45:01 -0700
  Hi I run my vanagon syncro 86 with stock 14" steel rims, BF Goodrich All terrain 27x8.5x14, and no problems, very good performance...
• Re: Wheel Weight
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Thu, 2 Apr 2015 11:03:17 -0700
  ...BenT sent from my electronic leash > On Apr 2, 2015, at 10:44 AM, TJ Hemrick <x53gunner@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > Speaking of rims and...
• Re: New 15in wheels
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Nov 1999 15:18:09 EST
  ...Just think if you had an accident because of your Passat rims and hurt or killed someone or just caused alot of damage. Or...
• 85 Westy for parts
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 02 Aug 1996 08:36:33 -0500 (EST)
  ...engine, trans, all camping equip, roof, doors, rims etc. 410/788-8167
• 15' rim question
  Historical mailing list - Philip Nance
  Tue, 14 Aug 2001 16:31:29 -0400
  Hey everybody! Is there any modification required to go from the standard 14' rims on an 86 GL to 15 inchers with all terrain...
• Re: Update on My Shocking choice...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 12:57:33 -0500
  Sway bars: http://www.p-s-t.com/swaytv.html#VOLKSWAGON Steel 15" VW Vanagon rims. From: http://www.tiico.com/prod02.htm Robert
• Re: Wheel size - 1987 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Wolaver
  Mon, 6 May 2013 11:05:36 -0400
  ...mysyncrowesty.com > > > > My question is what is better small rims or big rims? This vehicle > comes with 14" rims and 27" tires. I'm...
• Re: Audi 5000 Turbo Rims
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 25 Jun 1999 23:40:43 -0700
  ...As I understood what was explained to me, there are some rims which are centered by and supported by the lug holes, but most...
• Audi Turbo alloys wheels are ok by me
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 16 Jul 2003 13:28:14 -0700
  ...I never had a problem with stock steel rims though, just the VW 14" alloys. I switched to the 14" alloys because they are...
• FS: Rims, Captains Chairs, ?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Geiser
  Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:05:39 -0500
  ...http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/pts/1332336844.html 14" alloy rims: http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/pts/1332324650.html Also I'm parting out a '91...
• Re: Mercedes wheels
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 6 Mar 2000 21:12:46 +0100
  Michael, YOu say that your rims have an offset of 23 mms, right? If so, you are way off concerning safe offsets! I cant...
• Re: Tires.. Again
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 20 Jun 2015 08:03:11 -0700
  14" rims don't have as much choices as 15" and up... but there are enough for you to chose from.. http://www.bfgoodrichtires...
• Re: Do volvo rims work on vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 7 Mar 2000 21:31:26 +0100
  Matt Caputo wrote: > I can get volvo rims from a guy, but do they work? If so what years? Do I > need spacers? Once...
• Allow Rims for a 1991 GL
  Historical mailing list - dave
  Thu, 13 Jan 2000 10:51:04 -0800
  Hi Folks, I am looking for a new, used or refurbished set of stock Alloy rims for my 1991 Vanagon GL. I used to...
• Re: Can the Vanagon rims be repaired and powered baked
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Thu, 27 Jul 2000 08:05:28 -0400
  ...26/00 -1000, Daniel Danrich wrote: >Can the 87 Vanagon alloy rims be repaired on the rime edge or welded from >curb bumps and...
• Re: Secret $15 steel wheel source
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Tue, 23 Dec 2008 10:55:36 -0800
  Do you have any pics of this setup? I'm pretty sure those are the same rims I used to have on my Mercedes...
• more free rims, near San Diego
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:08:49 -0700
  I also have a couple sets of steel wheels to give away. All have bad tires. Stock Vanagon wheels. Must take at least 2...
• Re: finally!!! 15 inch rims that fit
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 6 Feb 1999 08:59:35 EST
  149.00 and they are specifically made for the vanagon and are not the Rhein wheels. Almost similiar to a BBS polished rim. nigel
• Re: Any listees with Ronal R-28 15" or 16" Rims?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Morrison
  Mon, 15 Nov 1999 23:44:14 EST
  We have Ronal 5 spokes. They give a very nice look. Greg & Val 86.5 Camper Syncro WLE Spokane, WA
• Re: New Tire for 15 Rims From Continental
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 1 Sep 2006 08:46:46 -0700
  http://www.conti-online.com/generator/www/uk/en/continental/automobile/themes/vans/light/light_en.html Says All Season in this description...
• Makin' da wheels...(was Re: New 15" wheels
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Nov 1999 00:49:36 EST
  ...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: 16" Mercedes wheels
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 28 Mar 2000 19:29:49 -0800
  I have some 14" MB rims for a 220D, they are the wrong off set for the Vanagon and the nuts are a different...
• Re: Tires one more time-185 to 195???
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Thu, 28 Feb 2002 08:27:58 -0500
  ...I have just > acquired a set of Mercedes 15"x6.5" rims for use on my '86 2wd Westy > Weekender. I did this in...
• Re: Sorry, Another Question On the Audi Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 13 Jan 2011 19:04:30 -0700
  ...in the eye of the beholder, but I think big rims look goofy. Performance: mine is fine. Not fast, but fine. I have a...
• Re: BFG T/A KO 27-8.50-14's how do they get em on a std 5.5" rim
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Thu, 30 Nov 2006 21:25:20 -0500
  ...on my baja I had G78s (about a 29x8.5) on beetle rims.. mind you I had the "Marathon" rims 4.5" instead of...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 10 Apr 2013 to 11 Apr 2013 - Special issue (#2013-88)
  Historical mailing list - James Eaton
  Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:16:06 -0400
  ...more free rims, near San Diego - Irked by "rims" > > Well then, we can't go "motoring" or watch "motorsports" unless only = > electric vehicles are...
• Audi Wweels On Vanagon Weekender
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Fri, 24 Dec 2010 17:13:10 +0000
  ...Rolling the stock wheel/tire next to them shows the height to be the same (these are 16" rims). I'm also trying to...
• Re: '81 Westy Rims / Poptop Color
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Tue, 4 Dec 2001 23:42:27 +0800
  ...Re: '81 Westy Rims / Poptop Color If I understand it correctly the pop top color may depend on the trim level of the Westy...
• Re: "Steel Wheels" (Rolling Stones, road music content ??)
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Mon, 9 Feb 2004 17:00:27 -0800
  ok, which ones were wider that 5.5"? > Most (not all) of the stock 14" steel wheels on Vanagons were 5.5" wide > rims.
• 87 Syncro Westie Clearance?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Gilbert
  Tue, 23 Mar 2004 14:23:28 -0800
  Hi List, How tall is an 87 syncro with stock 14 inch rims? I am looking to get monthly underground parking and am worried...
• Wheel Paint
  Historical mailing list - LOREN BUSCH
  Sun, 26 Sep 2004 11:33:17 -0700
  Anyone have any experience with this stuff? http://www.properautocare.com/wusilasppa.html I just upgraded from steel rims to used VW alloys and...
• Tool choice and source
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Tue, 11 Mar 2014 23:19:56 -0400
  ...Well, after updating my rims to Audi rims, I needed longer studs. While only 10 mm longer, they were more than long enough for...
• Re: Tires - Why oh why NOT?
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sun, 15 Mar 2009 13:39:42 -0700
  ...I'm just plain stuck with good ol passenger tires, 'cause I ain't givin' up on the increased handling of my 16" rims...
• Re: Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 10 Aug 1998 09:08:02 -0400
  I am currently using 14"x7" chrome steel rims w/ 23mm offset running BFG 27"x8.5" tires -- PLENTY of room all around. I...
• Re: Go Westy's 16" wheel offset ?
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Sat, 4 Feb 2006 10:25:01 +0000
  ...By the time you go the cheap route and buy rims, > take > them to a machine shop to drill out the centers, buy spacers...
• OEM Mercedes 16X8J 5 spoke alloy rims
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:39:11 -0800
  ...fit?" To my knowledge, there are two direct bolt on Mercedes rims, all the others require spacers and longer bolts in the front (2wd...
• Re: more free rims, near San Diego - Irked by "rims"
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:39:41 -0700
  Gads Mister Beierl, Anyone who flies Ford Tri-motor power plants for sport, tells the truth occasionally and knows about petards.. Can surely "hoist...
• Re: 15 inch wheels
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Wed, 18 Oct 2000 08:10:27 -0600
  ...What alternatives are there? Passat? Audi? Eurovan? Benz? ??? Anyone? Bueller? Somehow, I've always just been into the plain black steel rims, no hubcaps...
• Passat 15" rims 4 sale, fits vanagon, make offer.........
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Mon, 18 May 1998 03:05:32 EDT
  If there is someone out here in the North West that's interested, let me know. Comes with hub caps. Michael M. 87 syncro.
• Wantin wheels
  Historical mailing list - rob wilke
  Sun, 4 Oct 1998 15:26:56 -0600
  Which Audi rims will fit the vanagon. Are they safe for the weight of the syncro I drive? Open for other rim suggestions. I...
• Re: 90 Multivan spare tire - compatibility question
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Thu, 2 Mar 2000 13:13:21 -0500
  Hi John, I believe the rims from 1971 on up to '91 vans all fit. The List will correct me if I'm wrong...
• Re: Center cap Audi rims
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 19 Nov 2001 12:22:04 EST
  use the carat alloy center caps on the rears and paint the front grease caps silver. looks great and you dont have to glue...