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• Re: ML 320 benz wheels on a vanagon..
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sat, 12 Sep 2009 06:50:33 -0600
  ...of regular Ebay wheel vendors. >> >> Did I mention the centercaps fit fine and that you don't need longer >> studs with the aformentioned adapter...
• Re: Go Westy's 16" wheel offset ?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 4 Feb 2006 08:58:52 -0500
  Golf, Jetta, Passat, wheels regularly get bent and distorted when used on those cars. I can only imagine how they will hold up under...
• Re: Putting on tires: three hands
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 09:53:57 -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: Machining wheels. Safe?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Tue, 15 Jun 2004 06:57:14 -0700
  --- spaethgorgenet <spaeth@gorge.net> wrote: > I just finished putting a set of 16" Mercedes CLK > wheels on my > 2wd Westy Multi Van. There are...
• Re: rear axle nut removal (x-post)
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Sat, 17 Nov 2001 22:19:11 -0800
  ...rear axle nut removal (x-post) i am putting benT's long studs onto my van's wheels. i started with the back, figuring...
• Re: Center Bore Machining
  Historical mailing list - C B
  Sun, 9 May 2010 02:05:04 -0700
  ...earth magnets pulling on the studs/nuts. Unless somebody here has a better idea! > As the Passat wheels are not designed for the Van...
• Re: Are Audi wheels unsafe on a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Brett Baer
  Thu, 18 Sep 2003 16:50:30 -0500
  ...I have also seen >people use screw in studs with spacers. However, as far as my experience >goes, a properly installed Audi wheel appears...
• Worldwide Solution For 16" Wheel (Advances Made)
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Wed, 21 Nov 2001 14:42:04 -0500
  ...autourl">http://www.wheeladapter.com/contact.asp</a><br> <br> Is a company that makes custom wheel adapters and wheel studs.<br> <br> If...
• Re: Syncros. Positractions, Peloquins, and One Wheel Drives
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Tue, 4 Feb 2014 00:04:50 -0600
  ...Positractions, Peloquins, and One Wheel Drives >>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >>> >>> Tires and driving style are the majority of it. If it would work...
• Re: Intro!
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm White
  Thu, 13 May 1999 11:45:28 GMT
  ...I saw a MB (also with 112-5 pattern) that had Volvo >steel wheels... The Volvo wheels are 108-5. I never thought they...
• Re: Found on ePay... Ronal R9's
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 15 Jun 2006 12:48:58 -0700
  ...Some of the wheel inserts I have seen used on > MB > > wheels have a stepped seat wth a flat bottom. Not ideal for a...
• Re: Tires!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 14 May 2007 10:21:23 -0400
  ...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: vanagon on wheel trolleys
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Sun, 17 May 2020 14:31:11 -0400
  ...As I have now 14 alu wheels on ( with 195/14 Hankook) I have to find the studs for the steelies again. Are the...
• Re: Merkur Scorpio alloys & other wheels which can fit Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 19 Jan 2009 12:05:29 -0800
  ...with the Merkur Scorpio wheels which he bought from a friend of mine.�Bill used 8mm spacers and longer studs. The rest was a...
• Re: MERCEDES WHEELS 62MM?
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sun, 21 Dec 2008 17:16:15 -0800
  ...Mercedes wheels! Main reason is the large thickness of the spacers, and they are expensive! I really didnt trust, having such Long studs / bolts...
• Re: vanagon alloys, question re
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 13 Mar 2005 13:16:51 -0700
  ...something here, but if these are OEM 14" wheels, why > > > would > > > you need longer studs? If they're the stock factory alloys, just use...
• New Alloys and tires (was wheels)
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Sat, 18 Oct 1997 09:40:59 -0800
  ...I'll stick with the 14" wheels until a pile of cash lands in my > front yard enabling me to change the differential gears...
• Re: Friday Thoughts about Turboing a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Fri, 13 Dec 2002 14:19:04 -0800
  ...Jeesh, drag race and aircraft engines hold up don't they? (Type 1-based) With proper balancing, Raceware studs AND rod bolts, o-ringed...
• Re: Wheel suggestion.
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Wed, 1 Jan 2020 01:40:54 +0000
  ...With spacers you should use longer studs/bolts. Dennis https://www.amazon.com/Ultra-402S-Сustom-Wheel-pattern/dp/B07TDQC6Y7/ref=sr_ 1_20...
• Re: You wheel fit Gurus...can you give an opinion here, please..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 18 Aug 2013 21:24:34 -0700
  Thanks Everyone....I have withdrawn my offer on the wheels...Too expensive to get them on the rig...more than buying some from Van...
• Re: Porshe Alloy Wheels on a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Sun, 27 Feb 2000 21:54:45 EST
  ...2" plate to them so he could add the Porsche pattern studs and avoid the adapters. The 61 was a lightweight compared to my...
• Re: Wheel Spacers
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 13 Sep 2001 22:39:15 +1200
  ...Most Mercedes will have smaller-diameter (14mm) studs. You'd need spacers from larger (16mm) Mercedes. Say S-Class. Andrew Grebneff 165 Evans St...
• Re: tool source
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 4 Jan 2002 13:02:41 -0500
  ...This tool is also great foe wheel studs. KD Tools makes one for a reasonable price. Go to http://www.mytoolstore.com/kd/kdspec08...
• Re: HELP! Audi 5000 Turbo alloy rims won't fit on Vanagon... BenT
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Thu, 16 Sep 2004 17:51:19 -0700
  ...Whereas, the Audi wheels you are talking about are about ET45. You really should install spacers. That also means you need longer studs in...
• Re: 15" audi wheels with tires Seattle CL $150
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 27 Aug 2007 22:58:22 -0700
  ...absolutely right that after adding up the cost for lug bolts, > wheel > studs, spacers and cost of machining the center holes it may be...
• Re: Wheels and Tires
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sat, 9 Dec 2006 12:41:57 -0500
  ...It might also cause problems Correcting that would require spacers, which in turn might require longer studs and wheel bolts. If the offset is...
• Re: Mercedes 16 inch wheels for Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 22 Aug 2015 12:38:37 +0000
  ...to fit over the protrusions like the > Audi wheels do.. I bought the longer studs form T3 in case I did need > spacers up...
• Re: Machining wheels. Safe?
  Historical mailing list - tmiller
  Tue, 15 Jun 2004 22:15:14 -0400
  How much clearance do you have between the rear wheel and the sliding door when it is fully open? Matthew wrote: >--- spaethgorgenet <spaeth@gorge...
• Re: 944 Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Fri, 4 Apr 2014 21:59:17 -0700
  ...1) Vanagon's have a wheel bolt pattern of 5 x 112mm. 2) Stock alloy wheel offset is ET30 3) Studs and/or bolts...
• Re: Are Audi wheels unsafe on a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 18 Sep 2003 01:53:44 -0400
  ...I have also seen people use screw in studs with spacers. However, as far as my experience goes, a properly installed Audi wheel appears...
• Re: Jaguar vs. Passat brakes on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Fri, 3 Feb 2012 16:02:45 -0500
  ...rotors which do not utilize press-in studs. The pressure of lug bolts holds the wheel and rotors in place. Perhaps the hub material...
• Re: alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - J.W.Bri�r
  Thu, 9 Oct 1997 09:57:34 +0200
  ...head where it 'centers' in the wheel). > You do not not need > to replace the rear studs, not even sure if you have to...
• Re: Freeing Rear Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Stanley, Kerry
  Sat, 22 Jan 2000 18:03:23 -0500
  ...I soaked the studs with penetrating oil and then banged on the drum, but directly onto the face of the drum. But of course...
• Re: 15" Wheel Question
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Fri, 18 Apr 2003 22:15:08 -0600
  ...I drive a two wheel drive Westfalia so the load carring capacity is important. I drive in the mountains so I do not want...
• Re: 16x7" MB CLK Alloys W/ No Drilling from Tire Rack $88/each!!
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 31 Jul 2009 22:21:55 -0700
  ...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: oh no, Wheel offset again! Help!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 4 Mar 1999 17:33:18 -0800
  ...You do need longer studs if you are going to use spacers. At 13:54 04/03/1999 -0500, Mike Ray wrote: >1.. I...
• Re: Putting on tires: three hands
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 14:24:59 -0500
  ...bolts for the front wheels, as do a number of other makers. Other vehicles I've owned used studs and nuts, though. > > > > Why? I...
• Re: Spare tire location
  Historical mailing list - Richard Smith (Smirby)
  Fri, 2 Apr 2021 09:40:14 -0700
  ...My new alloy wheels came with new nuts and I converted the fronts from bolts to studs that take the nuts (came in the...
• Re: merc benz wheels?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 14 Aug 2001 22:40:37 +1200
  ...different Merc wheels have different offsets. I have a set of 16x7" CLK alloys which I bought from Bent Bits; if I can stuff...
• Re: Nokian Tires
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Tue, 27 Dec 2005 02:38:35 -0800
  You know I've never driven in the snow.., so with these tires without studs.., its no problem in the snow??? or ice?? or...
• A Little Help with Rims
  Historical mailing list - Nik Maravich
  Thu, 19 May 2011 02:00:47 -0400
  ...The Rims are $109.00 each plus the hardware, spacers, Longer Wheel Studs etc will run around $300.00. When you add in the...
• Re: 14" or 15" wheels?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sun, 5 Jan 2003 09:30:13 -0500
  ...I have purchased a SA big brake kit but did not need to to install the wheels. I DID need longer studs in back...
• Re: More fun with mechanics
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 2 Apr 2011 18:16:01 -0700
  ...very 'new news' for you then ...ALL wheeled vehicles.. all trucks, vanagons, scooters,cars etc.. if here is a 'wheel' ......it rides on bearings...
• Re: 16" alloys for vanagon For Sale or trade
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 17 Mar 2006 00:08:41 EST
  ...and studs > etc.. and > if your mounting these on a 2wd, i have the correct spacers too. i have 5 > of > these wheels, brand...
• Re: Wheels/Tires-My Story
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 06:37:33 -0700
  ...My oem nuts and studs (had > original alloys before), fit the seats in the wheels perfectly. > They are a bit short though, and I...
• Re: Syncros. Positractions, Peloquins, and One Wheel Drives
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Mon, 3 Feb 2014 22:20:28 -0800
  ...Positractions, Peloquins, and One Wheel Drives >>>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >>>> >>>> Tires and driving style are the majority of it. If it would work...
• Re: Will Rims off a New Beetle fit our Vanagons??
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sat, 22 Jan 2000 01:14:48 -0500
  ...steel wheels have to have the centers machined out 1/4" and they > need longer( rear) wheel studs and longer (front)wheel bolts.The...
• Re: Repainting Emblems
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Mon, 3 Jul 2006 13:43:34 -0400
  ...Then I used silver steel wheel paint from > a paint shop (in a spray can)and sprayed a small paint roller. I rolled the...
• Some thoughts for tires and tire pressure and other stuff.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 14 Aug 2021 13:50:34 +0000
  ...You also have to consider wheel mounting. Especially with spacers longer bolts-studs maybe required. If considering a brake upgrade combine with the wheel...
• Hankook iPike Studded snow tires 15" - 100T!!
  Historical mailing list - Barrett Willet
  Wed, 17 Jan 2007 23:08:27 -0800
  ...Picked up a set of Hankook iPike studded snow tires for my 15" GoWesty wheels at the local Les Schwab. At first they told...
• Re: First Time Rear Brakes
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 6 Jan 2004 14:31:22 -0600
  ...This is my first time to > do this myself. > > So far .... > > > Wheels chocked. > Van up on jack stands. > Wheels off > Removed bolt retaining drum...
• Re: Rear Brake Drum Puller
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 Dec 1996 18:08:55 -0400 (AST)
  ...Is there an easy & safe way to remove the rear drums without easiest is to get the van up and well supported with wheel...
• Re: Cheap disc brake upgrade for Vanagons......
  Historical mailing list - P. Stanhope
  Thu, 19 Aug 2004 17:19:46 -0700
  ...When i do an "Oh Shit" stomp on the brake pedal, all the weight of my heavy westy is transfered to the front wheels...
• Re: Led Dash Light Source, was Supplier praise
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Wed, 12 Mar 2014 11:44:44 +0000
  ...guy but they had what I need and > >> wanted. > >> I needed > wheels studs and they were perfect. Priced very nicely and super fast > shipping...
• Re: First Time Rear Brakes
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 6 Jan 2004 14:33:16 -0600
  ...This is my first time to >> do this myself. >> >> So far .... >> >> >> Wheels chocked. >> Van up on jack stands. >> Wheels off >> Removed bolt retaining drum...
• Re: Nokkia Winter tires Endorsement & quick report
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Wed, 16 Oct 2002 18:07:42 -0700
  ...These are fabulous on snow, without studs. They are probably great on ice too with studs. As it was I did not have them...
• Re: Mercedes 16 inch wheels for Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Jon VO
  Sun, 23 Aug 2015 17:11:15 -0600
  ...to fit over the protrusions like the Audi wheels do.. I bought the longer studs form T3 in case I did need spacers up...
• Re: Lug nut madness
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Fri, 26 Jul 2002 09:54:51 +0100
  I uften use copper-slip for the wheel nuts or studs in a similar way.... but as I also know why VW expressly discourage...
• Re: Center Bore size for Vanagon Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 23 Sep 2012 11:48:49 -0400
  ...Thanks Jonce >By the time you are done with spacers, longer wheel bolts front, studs rear >etc. why not get wheels that fit? > >If...
• Re: Original Carat Alloys in 15 inch size
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 15:19:50 -0800
  ...Porsche wheels are also plentiful on eBay and in other places. My adaptors are CNC machined from T6061 billet. The studs are 10.9...