Search messages and discussions

Search preserved mailing-list messages and current email and website contributions. Current posts are searchable before weekly archival. Recovery gaps remain possible. Words are matched together; try fewer terms if needed.

Page 2+: 60 results shown for Wheel.

Source-balanced relevance: matches from both collections are interleaved, with source dates breaking ties. Restoration time is not the original posting date.

• Who is interest in getting Front wheel pull through studs made for 2wd vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 20 Nov 2001 23:57:09 EST
  http://www.wheeladapter.com/contact.asp Is a company that makes custom wheel adapters and wheel studs. If they can make the pull through...
• 15" SA wheel bolts & caps
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Berchin
  Tue, 9 Apr 2002 20:08:56 -0400
  >Hey all, >I have a question regarding the wheel hardware for the 15" SA alloy that >some vendors offer for sale on the list...
• Audi wheels again :<) was: Re: 16x7" et35 5x112mm wheels! (long)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Dec 1999 03:44:38 EST
  ...Which doesn't seem to bad for a wheel like this. So, one question I have for the people who have installed Audi wheels...
• Re: ASA Type 8 (Mercedes) wheels from tire rack for a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:31:07 -0700
  That's basically the wheel that Go Westy uses, I believe. I got mine (when I had them) from TR. IIRC they are 23...
• Wheels (reprise)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 14 Aug 1998 00:10:28 EDT
  Okay, I got several responses about my wheels question. Unfortunately, it is obvious to me that either 1) people didn't read what I...
• Re: VW wheel compatibility (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
  Fri, 4 Dec 2015 11:36:55 -0800
  ...You can use the Golf wheel on the Passat and vice versa, but you can't use the Beetle wheels on the Golf. Thanks...
• Audi 16 inch wheels
  Historical mailing list - Tim Root
  Fri, 10 Mar 2000 15:16:22 EST
  I saw Per's post that all late model Audi wheels have the same bolt pattern as our Vanagons. I just looked at a...
• Re: Wobbly wheel
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 23 Sep 2012 10:36:47 -0400
  ...Wobbly wheel Hi All, I got replaced my stock wheels with some 17" rims/tires. The driver's side rear wheel is wobbling like...
• Re: Wheel Alignments
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 23 Oct 2011 17:29:14 -0700
  ...They want to know >> if I >> wanted a four wheel alignment on my two wheel drive Vanagon. I didn't >> know about this so...
• Re: There's a New Wheel in Town... NEW PICTURE
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 12 Oct 2005 16:49:37 -0700
  Those are really nice looking wheels Jeff. What size of tire are we looking at? Thanks, Jake ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jeffrey Schwaia" <jeff@VANAGONPARTS...
• Re: Rhein 15" Alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - Greg Morrison
  Fri, 10 Sep 1999 16:37:06 EDT
  In a message dated 9/10/99 10:29:38 AM, tyg@OZ.NET wrote: <<I had some problems fitting the rear wheels on...
• Re: HOW TO make other vw model steering wheels fit the VANAGON (G TI, Scirocco, etc..
  Historical mailing list - Myers, Thomas A
  Thu, 12 Jun 2003 15:46:14 -0400
  Chris - Does the new steering wheel block you view of the gauges? the standard power steering wheel I have right now "almost" does - I...
• Re: There's a New Wheel in Town... NEW PICTURE
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 12 Oct 2005 14:48:24 -0700
  Thanks Chris, Courtesy of Dylan Friedman (thanks), I now have a picture of a Syncro with these wheels installed: http://www.vanagonparts.com/images...
• Re: Wheels & Deals
  Historical mailing list - Jeanne Maly
  Sat, 11 Jul 1998 21:51:45 -0700
  ...Wheels & Deals >In a message dated 98-07-11 11:44:01 EDT, jeannemaly@EMAIL.MSN.COM writes: > ><< unfortunately, ONLY the syncro vanagon wheels...
• Re: VW wheel compatibility (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
  Fri, 4 Dec 2015 12:03:09 -0800
  Beetles went to 5x112 in 2012, so any of those newer Beetle wheels will work on the Golf. Almost any of the VW 5x112...
• Re: Alloy Wheels
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 Aug 94 12:48:28 bst
  >> I'd like to get a set of alloy wheels for my '87 Syncro. Called the nearest >> dealership and was quoted a price of...
• Refinishing alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Wed, 10 Mar 1999 09:35:37 -0800
  Folks, I had five wheel refinished by the folks at the Wheel Collision Center (http://www.wheelcollision.com/), and I have to give them...
• Re: Mercedes wheels
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 17:21:38 -0800
  You can't determine wheel fitment with offset only, rim width also needs to be part of the equation. You need both to calculate...
• Wheels another option
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 5 Apr 2014 06:59:19 -0700
  An idea for wheels for those who were looking at dressing up their vans with alloys. Lots of us seem to want to swap...
• Re: wheel offset question, syncro
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Sun, 10 May 2020 10:17:18 -0700
  Most Syncros came with ET39 wheels. Some used ET30 for 205 width 14" tires. Factory Syncro 16" wheels were ET34. ET45 can work ok...
• Re: hubcaps
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Fri, 4 Feb 2000 09:40:02 -0700
  Just to facilitate communication, I'd point out that "hubcaps" cover only the center portion of the wheel, where the lug nuts/bolts are...
• Re: Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 3 Jan 2007 13:59:29 -0800
  Ben, I've got 4 pallets of these wheels coming in my next container: http://www.vanagonparts.com/images/wheels/wheel.jpg http://www...
• Re: Offset, was: Mercedes Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Sat, 31 Oct 1998 00:00:50 EST
  Correct me if I am wrong,but isn't wheel offset measured by how far the hub mounting-surface deviates from the centerline of...
• Re: Wobbly wheel
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 23 Sep 2012 07:31:54 -0700
  ...Usually those need to be removed when different wheels are installed. Otherwise the wheel sits against the heads of the small bolts instead of...
• Re: Vanagon picture opinion please
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 21 May 2004 21:30:44 -0400
  ...The S-class wheels you are showing have a better appeal. The CLK wheel is a FORGED wheel and stronger. You can install them...
• P/N 255 601 149 A wheel covers
  Historical mailing list - john Lauterbach
  Tue, 1 Jul 2014 14:33:18 -0400
  Subject wheel covers are on my '84 Vanagon. Van had been out-of-service for several months as a vehicle with A/C was...
• Wanted: Alloy wheel bolts
  Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
  Thu, 11 Oct 2001 10:43:54 -0400
  Anyone has the alloy wheel bolts for sale for the front wheels of a Vanagon? THese are the special lug bolts for alloy wheels...
• Re: Mag wheels or no?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 16 Nov 2000 20:05:16 +1200
  >Hi gang >Someone has offered me a set of magnesium alloy wheels for a good price. I have heard that magnesium-alloy wheels are...
• Re: VW Alloy Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
  05 Feb 97 14:00:05 EST
  >If you upgrade to Alloy wheels for the 4 on the ground, what does that >mean for the spare? Can I simply continue to...
• Re: Refinishing alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Wed, 10 Mar 1999 10:36:53 -0800
  Ron...i assume you are talking about Carat alloys (i though you had steel wheels when i saw your van at BM). Do they...
• Re: steering wheel replacement
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 6 Apr 2002 07:53:34 -0700
  I've changed mine to a larger wheel. The wheel off of an earlier V'gon (w/o power steering) is a bit larger...
• Re: 15" wheels with tires!! SNOW TIRES!! Not mine!!!
  Historical mailing list - Ron Cunningham
  Fri, 7 Jan 2005 15:31:43 -0400
  ...RonC -----Original Message----- frank, Eurovan wheels are 45mm offset, and have a small hub hole like Audi wheels. basically they are audi wheels... so...
• Re: wheel size recommendation
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 6 Sep 2007 23:18:52 +0000
  Cm'on isn't anyone running 21 or 22" wheels with spinners? What always amuses me are the SUVs with wheel and tire combinations...
• Re: Need help to identify this wheel.
  Historical mailing list - Yoshi
  Fri, 1 Feb 2002 23:30:09 +0900
  Ben said: > Can anyone help me identify this wheel? I am looking for two more of the same > wheel plus center caps if any...
• Re: wheel size recommendation
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 7 Sep 2007 08:17:59 -0400
  It is not the wheels that need more clearance in the trailing arms, it is the silly sized tires on them. Dennis >From: Todd...
• Re: Plastic wheel covers
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Tue, 16 Jun 2015 16:10:06 -1000
  re they must be installed from the back side of the wheel" If speaking stock vanagon 14 inch alloy wheels.. no true. the caps...
• Re: Steering wheel
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 22 Mar 2004 14:35:14 -0500
  Two different folk posting comments for steering wheels, and I hadn't yet gotten a chance to put up a review..... I recently received...
• Re: Does anyone have a single "15 wheel FS?
  Historical mailing list - Tony Polson
  Tue, 9 Dec 2003 13:58:59 -0000
  Joe in NH wrote: > > I am looking for a single "15 wheel to use as a spare for MY '87 Syncro, > steel or anything...
• From CV joints to wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Ian Cameron
  Wed, 7 Jul 1999 16:53:51 -0700
  Well - my CV joint problem is solved - it was a front wheel bearing. When the noise first manifested itself I jacked up the front...
• EuroVan: Audi 5000 Turbo wheels?
  Historical mailing list - Filcoff, David M.
  Fri, 19 Oct 2001 14:23:29 -0500
  I recently gave a set of Audi 5000 Turbo wheels to a friend with a '93 EV. The EV has a 15x6 ET 44...
• Re: HOW TO make other vw model steering wheels fit the VANAGON (G TI, Scirocco, etc
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 12 Jun 2003 19:58:41 -0700
  I must have an odd Vanagon ('88 with Power steering) because I added a Sirrocco wheel with no problems and yes, my turn signals...
• Re: Wheels
  Historical mailing list - -------------------------
  Wed, 3 Jan 2007 19:27:11 -0500
  Are these 14", 15", or 16" ? Jeffrey Schwaia wrote: >Ben, > >I've got 4 pallets of these wheels coming in my next container: > >http...
• Re: Wheels??
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 13 Mar 2006 01:41:05 -0500
  Derek Drew still seems to be able to get the CV900s(?) 16" wheels. The Carat 2's (another South African wheel) seems to have...
• Steering Wheels
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Aug 1997 16:25:37 -0400 (EDT)
  Does anyone know what size hub fits on the Vanagon steering wheel post, and what steering wheels from other vehicles would fit? The stock...
• Re: Front Wheels clicking noise
  Historical mailing list - Neal Hansen
  Sat, 18 May 2002 15:36:35 -0700
  ...front wheels making clicking noise-wheel bearings? so i was investigating a clicking noise coming from some wheel this morning, and originally thought it...
• Re: Wheel alternatives...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 12 Sep 2009 19:56:42 -0700
  Hey Jack, now you know about wheel bolt patterns in wheels. I thought I had a link to a good list of wheels showing...
• Re: Refinishing alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Mar 1999 13:19:51 EST
  In a message dated 99-03-10 12:49:54 EST, coyote@ANDROMEDIA.COM writes: << I had five wheel refinished by the folks at...
• Re: alloy wheel corrections.
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Wed, 8 Apr 1998 20:41:13 -0400
  Chris, Is that all Benz wheels or just some of them? JordanVw wrote: > here are a few alloy wheel corrections. > first of all, a...
• Re: There's a New Wheel in Town... Almost
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Wed, 12 Oct 2005 08:39:04 -0600
  damn, i want those wheels. does anyone in the denver/boulder area want to buy a set of bfg at's on 14" steel...
• Re: Need recomendations for new shocks for an '85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Wed, 5 Dec 2012 21:58:15 -0500
  How does any of this have anything to do with the subject line? I want to hear about shocks, not another wheel/ tire thread...
• Re: Wheelskins Review
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 17 May 2010 15:06:34 -0700
  On Mon, May 17, 2010 at 2:56 PM, Jay lefstein <jleftbrane@gmail.com> wrote: > What is a wheelskins?? > Top quality leather steering wheel...
• Re: syncro oem rims
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 31 Mar 2003 19:43:00 EST
  ...In this case, the > "syncro > oem wheels" are the same as "2wd oem wheels". > > BenT > yes, and the "2wd oem wheels" are the same...
• HOW TO make other vw model steering wheels fit the VANAGON (GTI, Scirocco, etc..
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 12 Jun 2003 14:47:14 EDT
  a few of you out there are using other steering wheels on your vanagons, some of you said you are using wheels from a...
• Re: more choices in custom wheels.
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Thu, 2 Jun 2005 09:14:00 EDT
  ...7977321106 > They are CLK320 wheels. > Is there anyone in Van Nuys willing to take their two wheel drive > over and have a wheel fitted...
• Re: Alloy Wheels
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 Aug 94 8:59:47 PDT
  > > I'd like to get a set of alloy wheels for my '87 Syncro. Called the nearest > dealership and was quoted a price of...
• WANTED: Wheelchair lift vanagon, or wheelchair lift itself
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Dec 2012 13:43:55 -0500
  someone i know locally is looking for a wheelchair lift vanagon, or a wheelchair lift that he can install in his vanagon.. he is...
• Re: Plastic wheel covers
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 16 Jun 2015 13:20:00 -0700
  Plastic wheel covers won't fit the alloy wheels you have. Just clean them up and order a couple of center caps: http://www...
• Re: VW wheel compatibility (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 4 Dec 2015 17:53:01 +0000
  I would be worried about the fact that the Vanagon takes wheels that are probably designed for two or three times the load of...
• Alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - Dusty Miller 14th
  Mon, 17 Mar 1997 19:32:57 +0100
  Alloy Wheels International, OEM for most major makers, own a company called Revolution Wheels, they custom make wheels to fit all sorts. IMHO RFX...
• Re: FS: leather wrapped steering wheel for vanagon
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 20 Sep 2007 23:12:21 -0700
  On 9/20/07, John Bange <jbange@gmail.com> wrote: > > I had a steering wheel such as this, and it was NICE. I am...