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• Tires for '66 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Robinson
  Mon, 6 May 1996 02:07:34 -0400 (EDT)
  ...all-weather (for Long Island) tires, or if there is a tire FAQ please point me to it. I have 14in. rims. Thanks, -Erik.
• Re: Alloy Wheel Lug Nuts/Bolts
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Winterpacht
  Wed, 15 Apr 1998 10:48:26 -0500
  Sorry, I purchesed the ones for steel rims. take care, Miguel JordanVw wrote: > In a message dated 98-04-01 02:53:31 EST...
• New Tire for 15 Rims From Continental
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley (WV)
  Fri, 1 Sep 2006 06:56:08 -0700
  http://www.conti-online.com/generator/www/uk/en/continental/automobile/theme s/vans/medium/vanco_contact2/vancocontact2_en.html I just had a...
• Re: Tire pressure ... help please...
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 20 Nov 2018 06:38:46 -0800
  ...I always have 14" rims with General Grabber AT2 on my other > > tintop vans with 42psi Front and 46psi Rear... sooo... I am at...
• FS 83 air cooled Westy
  Historical mailing list - BeetleFreak
  Mon, 29 Jun 1998 22:53:09 -0400
  ...Alloy rims and steel rims with new tires. Blaupunct stereo w/amplifier (sounds great) Drives great - 20mpg average! This is not your average Westfalia...
• Re: WTB: one 14
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Mon, 20 Dec 2004 06:32:32 -0800
  If you use the steel spare wheel, don't forget to get a set of lug nuts/bolts for the steel rims, they are...
• Re: Wheel size - 1987 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 6 May 2013 11:22:17 -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: Tires
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 13 Apr 2021 10:08:36 -0600
  ...as available, Fronts ~ 1976 Westy 14” Rims + 205/70 Frnt + 225/75 Rear 1983.5 Westy 14” Rims + 205/70 Frnt + 225/75 Rear...
• Re: Spare Tire Question
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 2 Apr 1997 14:34:24 +1000 (EST)
  ...did offer alloy rims as an option however they are only the same >width (5 1/2") as the steel rims.They just looked...
• BFGoodrich 27" All-Terrains on 5.5" rims (was: Correct Tire Pressures)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 16 Jul 1998 02:38:24 EDT
  ...on this list > that these tires can�t be mounted on rims narrower than 6 inches), he > laughed and said �why would you want...
• Re: Alignment Question (TOOLS)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Blackham
  Sun, 15 Apr 2001 14:32:31 -0600
  ...Extend the two yard sticks to between the most forward position of the two rims. Record the distance. Now duplicate the procedure on the...
• Re: 15" steel wheels
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 19 Aug 2003 21:03:01 -0400
  ...PM Pacific Daylight Time, > dosteven@SYR.EDU writes: > > > Mazda MPV steel rims have the same bolt circle. the lug holes need to be > > drilled...
• wheels
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 28 Apr 1996 18:40:17 GMT
  Anybody want three 14 inch bus rims with good rubber? They came off my 59' bus which had mix and matched sizes. They can...
• Re: Rims and jacking.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 15 Apr 1997 20:03:52 -0700
  >| lift one side at a time perhaps, using the rear jack points. There is >| nothing solid enough to hold either the front or rear...
• FS: set of 14" Michelin Agilis tires on steel rims. $250 for set of four
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 11 Sep 2003 19:52:44 EDT
  Hi folks, As the title says, I have a set of four for sale. They are located in San Francisco. I can ship if...
• Vanagon Tires and Rims + Girl Scout Cookies
  Historical mailing list - Shaggy
  Tue, 23 Mar 2004 16:55:48 -0800
  thought you all would get a kick out of this post on Craigslist in Seattle. http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/27108483.html Shaggy (soon...
• Re: Will Scirocco Rims Fit My Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - J. Harvey
  Sat, 24 Jan 2004 22:31:46 -0800
  True for 4 cylinders. 6 cylinders are 5x100mm. >ummmmm nope... all '98 down watercooled vw cars (including scirocco) >are >4 bolt...4x100. >vanagon is...
• Re: Tires one more time-185 to 195???
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 28 Feb 2002 08:49:42 -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: 2000 Audi A6 wheels
  Historical mailing list - levi hawkins
  Wed, 18 Jul 2012 20:07:12 -0700
  ...2000 Audi A6 wheels Hi, Someone graciously offered, a while back, to help in my pursuit of finding new rims. I can't find...
• Re: Gas mileage query for bostig converts
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:11:06 -0800
  ...rims or something larger? I'm getting around 15mpg, city driving, right now and wondering how much savings can be realized with larger rims...
• Warped Brake rotors?
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Thu, 6 Apr 2006 12:03:39 -0700
  ...The >> rims are the Rhein alloy models. >> >> After they were installed (by costco) I noticed that when braking I am >> now getting a pulsing...
• Re: Rebuilt Tire?
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Sun, 26 Nov 2000 15:52:13 -0500
  ...Don't throw away those old rusty steel rims either. When the tires finally fall off and there's nothing left but sidewall, I...
• Re: BFG 14" ? Was: Re: Noooo. Not the tire thread again...27 X 8.50-14 tire options
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 20 Nov 2016 08:44:47 -0800
  ...I have to go for 15" rims in my next tire change...
• PDX Machine Shop Recommendation?
  Historical mailing list - C B
  Mon, 1 Feb 2010 10:55:45 -0800
  Gotta enlarge the centerbores to fit the front grease caps on Cunegonde's new Audi rims. Before we mount the new Geolandar tires. The...
• Rims (fs)
  Historical mailing list - (Christopher j. Pierce)
  Sun, 28 Feb 1999 11:04:17 EST
  I have a beautiful set of VW Aluminum "carat" wheels with caps. . I was asking too much for them before and I am willing...
• Alignment
  Historical mailing list - Rob Wilke
  Wed, 6 Oct 1999 11:09:19 +0000
  I recently put new tires and rims on my 87 Syncro and Oh, Baby does it look goood!! So I figure this would be...
• Re: Anyone running - Audi 5000 quatro turbo 6-spoke rims (ET-45)
  Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
  Sun, 21 Jan 2007 14:02:23 -0600
  I have a nice set of these for sale. Straight and no major dings or curb rash. I only have a couple of the...
• Re: mercedes wheels
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 21 May 2007 19:22:58 -0700
  ...should be used to re drill the lug holes on mercedes > rims to accommodate vanagon studs? > > TIA > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender...
• Mercedes 15 in Mag wheels
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 5 Dec 2008 19:25:15 -0600
  Got a chance for four rims as above for $175. Like new condition. Is that a good price? Opinions please. Thanks John Rodgers 88...
• Re: Safe RPM's
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sat, 14 Oct 2000 21:17:42 -0700
  ...I'd like to drop the rpms > (longer engine life), but hate paying $$$ for larger rims, etc. Larger rims with larger diameter tires will...
• Stock steel wheel
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Fri, 8 Oct 2004 16:23:04 -0400
  ...stock steel wheel One of the rims on my '86 Westy rusted through (!), causing the tire to go flat. Anyone have a stock steel...
• Title Check (Carfax) Question
  Historical mailing list - Steve W
  Sun, 8 Jun 2003 14:01:20 -0700
  ...He said he wanted to sell the rims and take the car to the junk yard. When I got there the Rabbit looked great...
• Re: 2000 Audi A6 wheels
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 18 Jul 2012 12:34:08 -0700
  ...I'm looking at the rims below and wondering if anyone can offer some sagely advise on whether or not they will fit. > > The...
• Re: audi rims
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 8 Dec 2009 10:41:01 -0800
  ...audi rims Here's the required reading. Contact loogy and he'll set you up with spacers and hardware. http://www.thesamba.com/vw...
• FS: Passat steel rims 15x6
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Thu, 21 May 1998 15:24:32 -0300
  ...I've used identical rims on my Syncro for 6 months with 235/75/15 mudders on, so they will stand up to the...
• Question About my AC
  Historical mailing list - Munga Correa
  Wed, 12 May 1999 15:48:22 EDT
  ...bus right now but I want those rims I have seen on transporters--Are these the rims that Busdepot is offering right now?--Thanks...
• free spare rim and tire
  Historical mailing list - Pat Patterson
  Fri, 12 Nov 2010 17:45:18 EST
  I put bigger brakes, tires and rims on my van and removed the spare since it will no longer work for me. I don...
• 87 Vanagon Tire Change
  Historical mailing list - Suniga, Durby
  Tue, 25 Mar 1997 06:38:23 -0800
  ...1) Is it safe to switch to the 205/70 14's? 2) Will my steel rims be capable of holding the wider 205...
• bent rims, flat tires and storing bus
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Thu, 19 Apr 2001 21:34:41 -0700
  Is it likely that a car sitting on a flat tire will eventually cause the rim to bend over a one or two month...
• Re: TPMS (was Checked your spare tire recently? Spare Tire Size)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 28 Feb 2012 09:00:14 -0600
  ...We run into this > here in Alaska where it is common to have snow tires mounted on a separate > set of rims. It used...
• Re: more free rims, near San Diego - Irked by "rims"
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:25:31 -0700
  anyone who gets bothered about endless similar posts on some silly thing.. Just learn to 'ignore'. . not like it'sa personal note you must...
• Re: more free rims, near San Diego - Irked by "rims"
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 12 Apr 2013 07:35:07 -0500
  At 4/11/2013 11:40 PM,Don Hanson wrote: > I promised myself I would NEVER own another VW bus after my third > or...
• Re: FYI - Audi wheels are a DIRECT bolt on for the Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 16 Jul 2003 15:28:28 -0400
  ...At at least one shop they use a thick plywood shield while putting tires on alloy rims, for that reason -- over-pressure can easily...
• Re: Vanagon - warm air please!!
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 22 Jan 2003 15:14:58 -0600
  ...What is the > problem and > where should I start looking to see what is wrong? 2)The vanagon > has the > original rims on it...
• FS- Alloy Wheels,Bumper,Lights &Grill
  Historical mailing list - Ken Herman
  Mon, 7 Jun 1999 12:54:44 EDT
  ...I am currently selling a set of six alloy rims, since I have installed my new 15"ERs. The rims are the five spoke...
• Re: I installed 215-85-16 tires on my syncro.
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Fri, 23 Jun 2000 08:23:54 -0400
  ...It >reminds me of the (you know who's) in LA with there tiny eeny weeny rims on >there hydraulic bouncing mini trucks and...
• Re: wheel spacers
  Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
  Mon, 2 Sep 2002 23:31:17 -0500
  ...I was really surprised I need them in the front, as these same rims (15" Mercedes) worked great on my '73 westy. So I...
• Re: Bay window bus rims on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 23 Jun 2021 17:26:54 -0700
  Don’t forget to mention the alloy wheels are 6” wide vs. 5.5” for the steelies. BenT > On Jun 22, 2021, at 2...
• Re: Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 8 Nov 2013 09:01:22 -0500
  ...Wheels I'm looking for a set of 16" rims for my 2WD Westy. Thanks Scott
• Hankook I-Pike Winter
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Auch
  Sun, 29 May 2011 22:33:30 -0400
  ...Has anyone tried the Hankook I-Pike Winter tires? I am putting 16" rims on and looking for a good tire. Please let me...
• Re: What's the best thing you've ever done to your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sun, 29 May 2011 09:02:34 -0700
  ...Mercedes 16" rims <http://tinyurl.com/4xrhxmg> 5. Jetta time delay interior light <http://tinyurl.com/3ls3tu4> -- Casey
• GL Chrome Bumpers fs
  Historical mailing list - Mike Devlin
  Fri, 5 Oct 2001 17:36:30 EDT
  ...You pickup in SW Connecticut, Also, 4 vanagon steel rims with nuts and studs. Make offer for both. Mike 203-966-2748 [text/html]
• Re: POTENTIAL SPAM: vanagon Digest - 12 Oct 2005 - Special issue (#2005-849)
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Wed, 12 Oct 2005 22:37:01 -0600
  ...Larry is too shy to ask, but will these rims take passenger tires as well as LT tires? ;-) Richard A Jones Boulder, Colorado
• Re: PDX Machine Shop Recommendation?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 1 Feb 2010 21:38:00 -0500
  ...Almost all tire balancers rely on the center bore to center and mount the rims for balancing. Especially the inside. It takes a fairly...
• Re: Vanagon Tire Guidelines Report
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 3 Oct 2005 08:36:26 -0700
  I did recommend larger rims Kim, as on my Weekender, but my 3370 lb GL is fine on the stockers. If I was rich...
• Vanagon hub caps
  Historical mailing list - Ron & Marianne
  Wed, 18 Jun 2014 12:16:58 -0400
  ...Contact him at http://www.kijiji.ca/v-tires-rims/city-of-toronto/vw-westfalia-vanagon-oem-hubcaps-set-of-4/603307180?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true...
• Re: Tire recommends for 15" rims for 2 wheel drive '91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 11 Apr 2010 17:23:25 -0700
  Hakka CS 205/65R15 And it's spelled Hakkapeliitta. Weird spelling, but you'll get it. Jim On Apr 11, 2010, at 4:47...
• Re: Lowering your Van- again
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 12 Oct 2000 09:23:00 -0400
  > What is the skinny on How Low Can You Go? > Products available on the open market? Tires & Rims, etc. My Boge high-performance lowered...
• Michelin Tire Question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Devlin
  Wed, 18 Jul 2001 14:36:20 EDT
  ...and no I don't wish to go to 15 inch rims. Thanks for any helpful suggestions. Mike 91 Carat 87 Syncro [text/html]
• Re: Tire Rotation
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 4 Jun 2006 10:35:33 -0600
  "They took the tires off the rims and remounted them so the directional arrow was still going the right way. There were no problems...