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• wheels
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 16 Nov 2010 23:18:29 -0600
  ...WIll they fit my 85 Westfalia? Yes I know the tires aren't appropriate - I'm mostly looking for rims. 4 rims and tires...
• Alternative Rims
  Historical mailing list - Munga Correa
  Wed, 16 Jun 1999 20:49:17 EDT
  A quick question on Non-Stock Vanagon rims. What do they do about the Speedometer mechanism. Because I am thinking of getting some rims...
• Re: Wheel alternatives...
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 13 Sep 2009 17:08:52 -0400
  ...But VW OEM rims have that large bore in the first place. If that makes Audi rims unsafe the OEM alloy rims are unsafe...
• EuroVan snowtires for sale (update)
  Historical mailing list - Howard Fleming
  Fri, 11 Oct 2002 10:19:01 -0400
  I forgot to add, there are 4 tires and rims. Howard Greetings all, We (sadly) ended up selling our 1999 EV, and have a...
• EV tires, Rims?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Tommaselli~+212.238.2563
  Mon, 6 Nov 1995 10:14:06 -0500
  Hey Now, RIMS I'm looking to get an extra set of rims to put my winter tires on on my EV. Do the...
• $hubcaps, rims, tires gotta go$
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Sullivan
  Fri, 24 Jul 1998 09:26:22 +0000
  ...4 stock hubcaps 5 steel rims 2 Michelin MXL 205/70r14 tires (actually 4 on the rims, but 2 are unuseable) tgif, Kevin
• Re: 2000 Audi A6 wheels
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Thu, 19 Jul 2012 08:40:26 -0400
  Thanks for the advice on the mercedes rims. And a big thanks to everyone who wrote back with all kinds of interesting information. I...
• Audi Turbo Rims - My Story
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 02 May 1997 10:06:07 +0300
  Hello all, I guess you read my 'AUDI Turbo Rims - Warning' and you ask yourself, how I could send this information. It starts while...
• Re: which rims fit my bus? Need winter rims...
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 28 Nov 2000 13:55:08 -0800
  ...The rims must come from a disc brake bus in order to fit the Vanagon. 71-91 uses the same steel rims. Mark Stuart...
• Wanted: 16" Rims
  Historical mailing list - Andre Fiedler
  Sun, 5 Jan 2014 21:21:01 -0700
  Hello All, I am in the market for a set of 4 or preferably 5 16" rims to upgrade my 1989 2wd Westy. I...
• Re: Wanted: 16" Rims
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Sun, 5 Jan 2014 20:39:51 -0800
  ...16" Rims Hello All, I am in the market for a set of 4 or preferably 5 16" rims to upgrade my 1989 2wd...
• Re: Discount Tires (and Snows!) for Vanagons / Vredestein vs.
  Historical mailing list - LOREN BUSCH
  Sat, 18 Dec 2004 20:47:18 -0800
  ...Steel 5 1/2" rims vs. 6" Alloy rims. Late last summer I picked up a set of factory alloys (14") and replaced my...
• rhein rims
  Historical mailing list - Bob Mac
  Sat, 30 May 2009 21:52:23 -0400
  A question for the guys with the rhein rims. I just purchased a set of rims. I ordered the lug bolts for the front...
• 16" rims w/41mm offset on 2wd?
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:16:24 -0800
  Has anyone run or heard of running rims with the following specs on a 2WD Vanagon? 71/2 J x 16 H2 ET41 I...
• Re: finally!!! 15 inch rims that fit
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 6 Feb 1999 09:04:29 EST
  These are completely different rims than the ones you offer. nigel
• Re: ok lets talk about wheel vibration now (2wd)...
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Edwards
  Sun, 30 Apr 2006 23:15:31 -0500
  I have just bought a set of used VW Vanagon alloy rims on eBay. Do the 10mm bolts need to be removed for them...
• One set of Sunburst Alloy Rims Left!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 2 Jun 2001 10:35:55 EDT
  I have a set of six 15" South African Vanagon Alloy Rims left. This is my last set, and also the most blemished of...
• Holiday Cheer/Audi rims
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Dec 95 09:40:35 EST
  ...Now, about this add from Joel dated 22 Dec 95: > 1985 Transporter, white, 2wd, 4spd, Audi rims, stereo, very clean, solid and > original, can...
• Re: AW: 16" tires
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Thu, 29 Oct 1998 00:16:50 EST
  ...thanks for your info nigel >> I used the Mercedes rims (Ronal R9's) on my syncro and it's a perfect fit. The center...
• Re: AUDI Alloys..
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Mon, 24 Apr 2000 12:22:01 +0200
  ...Also the steel rims don�t fit onto the vanagon front hub. The rims� center has to be widened... Don�t know if genuine...
• Re: more free rims, near San Diego - Irked by "rims"
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 11 Apr 2013 09:49:43 -0700
  ...more free rims, near San Diego - Irked by "rims" ​RE: "Motor" vs "Engine" Thank you Tom Thank you, thank you. Welcome to the 'cringe...
• Re: Audi rims on a Vanagon Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Fri, 13 Mar 1998 10:30:07 -0800
  At 04:21 PM 12/03/98 EST, you wrote: >so what rims do fit on a vanagon syncro? i heard the mercedes replica...
• Center Bore Machining.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Davis
  Fri, 7 May 2010 14:41:57 -0700
  I am in the market for new rims and tires. I would really love to use Passat 5 double spoke rims but I am...
• steel rims
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 17:09:22 EST
  ...I've thought about getting larger rims to make it easier to find tires, but alloy rims are too expensive for me and I...
• Mercedes rims ET48 - bad idea?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Donahe
  Fri, 25 Feb 2005 14:57:25 -0800
  Hello all, I have an opportunity to buy a set of Mercedes rims for my 87 Westy. I understand that my stock wheel is...
• Wheels-Wheels-Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Terry Buchanan
  Thu, 27 Aug 1998 11:43:47 -0700
  ...Upon closer inspection, I discovered that the rims were manufactured by Porsche. They were visually very similar to the rims used on the 959...
• Re: Mercedes Rims -- 112mm 5bolt pattern?
  Historical mailing list - TieDye
  Fri, 22 Dec 2000 08:14:49 -0500
  I use the mercedes rims on my vanagon, they fit quite nice, and give it a nice appearance... pictures are available if you click...
• Van-Again Tax Refund Sale!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 9 Feb 2001 12:31:38 EST
  ...15" Alloy Rims for Vanagon South African Sunburst Rims are 15x6.5" with an offset of ET 30. These rims are quite nice looking...
• Free: 5 Vanagon Stock Steel Rims in S. New Hampshire
  Historical mailing list - JR Denton
  Wed, 6 Aug 2008 22:14:05 -0400
  Free- 5 Vanagon Steel Rims w/ lugs from my 91 Westy. Rims have only 70K orig miles on them and I just don't...
• Do rims off a MEKUR fit our vans?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Mon, 12 Apr 1999 06:38:01 -0700
  Listees, I recall reading that very few other manufactured rims will fit in the bolt patterns of the Vanagon. One of those being the...
• Re: more free rims, near San Diego - Irked by "rims"
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:23:23 -0400
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• Re: 8 inch steel rims for 2wd '85?
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 19 Jan 2001 16:35:42 EST
  Brian, The company who made these rims are still in business. They make custom offsets. There is no telling how they will fit. The...
• Re: WTB a set of CV900 alloy rims
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:12:34 -0500
  ...Thanks, Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain.com Joe Federici wrote: > I'm considering moving up to 16" rims on my syncro with...
• FW: What Tires on 14" Mercedes Rims
  Historical mailing list - teni
  Mon, 22 Mar 2004 14:44:51 -0500
  ...What Tires on 14" Mercedes Rims I have just bought a set of Mercedes 14" Rims and was wondering what tires to put on...
• Re: Wide Rims = Stability?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 25 Apr 1999 15:29:48 -0400
  Dear Brian, Projektzwo (http://www.projektzwo.de) has Vanagon rims in 6", 7", 8" and 9" all with the proper offset. You can probably...
• Re: steel rims
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 08:45:49 EST
  ...I've thought about getting larger rims to make it easier to find tires, but alloy rims are too expensive for me and I...
• Re: A Little Help with Rims
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 19 May 2011 05:50:00 -0400
  ...I have read a lot about the ET23 Rims and I am still confused. I know they sell a lot of these rims but...
• Re: WTB 15" South Africa rims
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 9 Dec 2005 16:17:17 EST
  ...But I'd really like to get the right rims and put all 4 on. > save yourself some money. forget the overpriced SA rims...
• Re: 15" or 16" wheels on the Syncro?
  Historical mailing list - HELMUT ZEIDLER
  Wed, 6 Nov 1996 13:24:06 GMT
  There are some rims and tires available to match Syncro and non-Syncro needs. You can put 15" or 16" onto the Vangon without...
• 15" Vanagon rims?? (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Joe Wagner
  Tue, 2 Sep 1997 12:43:26 -0400
  ...Well in about 3 months I'm looking for new tires, so I think I might update to 15" rims for my Syncro. My...
• 5 Stock 14" Alloy rims for sale with 2 New tires
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 5 Jun 2001 19:35:32 EDT
  I just got my 15" SA Steel rims today from Tiico ... www.tiico.com I now need to get some tires form them and...
• Re: 15" wheel and tire ?s
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Thu, 11 Oct 2001 12:14:33 -0500
  ...I am glad that I waited to get the real Vanagon rims that fit and not settleing for machined out Passat rims that might...
• 16 alloy rims from eurocampers.com
  Historical mailing list - Nock
  Fri, 31 Jan 2003 17:27:46 -0800
  Who knows if the 16 " audi rims from www.eurocompers.com will fit a regular westy. Very attactive price.
• sprinter rims
  Historical mailing list - patrick
  Wed, 20 Apr 2005 12:39:56 -0500
  Has anybody out there tried to mount sprinter rims on the vanagon or does anybody know the sprinter's wheel displacement?Thanks Patrick
• 15 Inch Mercedes Sport Rims With Tires For Sale
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Fri, 6 May 2011 12:06:55 +0000
  I have too many rims and tires! I have a set of stock 14 inch steel rims, a set of stock 14 inch alloys...
• Re: FW: Brazilian wheels
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 Nov 2001 13:25:17 EST
  I have been talking to a supplier of mine who imports alot of other Mangels rims for Jettas, Audis, etc. to see if they...
• Re: '81 westy rims / pop-top color
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 4 Dec 2001 08:38:12 -0600
  Of the seven 80-83 Westies and Vanagons I've had in about the same number of years I've found mostly black rims...
• Re: Ronal 16" Rims available from Van-Again Now!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 27 Mar 2001 17:39:25 -0500
  Huh? I've been running 14x7" ET23 rims on my Westy for years. I currently run 15x7" ET23 rims on my Doublecab. 7" width...
• Re: Benefits of 15 " rims
  Historical mailing list - matt greenwell
  Wed, 3 Mar 1999 11:13:29 -0500
  paul, with regard to the price of 15" rims, you may want to check into the possibility of vw steel wheels, since vw has...
• Wheels - again!
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Sun, 17 Jan 1999 19:39:27 -0800
  ...able to take your steel centers (spiders) & weld on their rims - even 15" rims on 14" centers!! + custom offsets!! They're biased toward US...
• Converting Vanagon to Audi 15" Rims
  Historical mailing list - zzyzx
  Thu, 4 Feb 2010 10:40:50 -0800
  Does anyone have comments on converting Vanagon to Audi 15" rims (5x112)? Are spacers necessary, if so where to find them? Steve
• 14x7 Winkler Rims
  Historical mailing list - Frank LaHorgue
  Sun, 29 Mar 1998 12:26:19 +0100
  ...I would appreciate it if someone on the list could suggest sources for these rims for use on my 1986 Vanagon. Thanks -- Frank LaHorgue
• Anyone attending Bob's memorial tomorrow have a couple of 14" rims for sale?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:32:14 +0000
  Good Morning, I'm not trying to be crass and detract from tomorrow's services, but I need a pair of 14" Vanagon rims...
• Re: Wanted: 16" Rims
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 9 Jan 2014 01:10:03 -0500
  ...16" Rims Hello All, I am in the market for a set of 4 or preferably 5 16" rims to upgrade my 1989 2wd...
• Machine shop in Sacramento to machine Audi rims
  Historical mailing list - Robert Zezoff
  Thu, 16 Nov 2000 18:01:56 -0800
  Does anyone know of a machine shop in the Sacramento area who will machine the Audi allowy rims for hte Westy??
• New Beetle tires/rims on 87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Dave Collins
  Tue, 21 May 2002 07:01:20 -0400
  Anyone know if the new beetle rims/tires will fit an 87 westy? Bolt pattern? Offset? Whether caliper will fit? thanks, Dave
• EuroVan snowtires for sale
  Historical mailing list - Howard Fleming
  Fri, 11 Oct 2002 10:08:32 -0400
  Greetings all, We (sadly) ended up selling our 1999 EV, and have a set of almost new snowtires and rims for sale. We purchased...
• Re: Audi 5000 alloy wheels any comments?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 1 Jun 2002 19:47:49 -0700
  ...Audi 5000 turbo rims have an offset of ET45 and this puts the tires closer in than stock rims. On 2wd Vanagons the wider...
• Now who was that?
  Historical mailing list - A PETER MARSH
  Wed, 23 Mar 2011 14:52:56 -0400
  Esteemed privileged few A couple weeks ago I asked if anyone in the group had any rims with or without tires, they wanted to...
• VANAGON SYNCRO 15" OEM RIMS S. AFRICA FOR SALE
  Historical mailing list - Daniel
  Mon, 27 Sep 2004 23:17:31 -0400
  VANAGON SYNCRO 15" OEM RIMS S. AFRICA FOR SALE DESCRIPTION: After donating my '86 vanagon syncro to the Red Cross I have five 15...