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• Re: Alloy question, was Re: Carat/Wolfsburg Alloy Wheel Studs and Nuts For Sale
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 1 Oct 2000 01:38:38 EDT
  ...5 Vanagon (Westy) involve replacing the rear studs with longer studs--or are the existing studs long enough? >> no. just get the carat lug...
• Re: Porsche wheel studs? Where to get?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 16 Jul 1999 02:22:37 EDT
  ...Several people have suggested the longer Porsche wheel studs in place of the OEM VW. Where can I get these and is there another...
• Re: Wheel studs/spacer kit
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 14 May 2011 10:50:41 -0700
  ...Wheel studs/spacer kit > > I purchased som et30 wheels for my 82 westy and the rear studs seem really > short is the go westy...
• wheels studs
  Historical mailing list - Bill MacLachlan
  Tue, 10 Apr 2007 13:15:54 -0700
  ...I'll need longer studs to mount them. I've never changed studs before. Do they come in standard lengths ? How do I figure...
• Re: Alloy question, was Re: Carat/Wolfsburg Alloy Wheel Studs and Nuts For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Sun, 1 Oct 2000 01:11:38 -0500
  Did I make a mistake and reverse the front/rear stud location for the 2wd? On the 2wd, do the front wheels take studs...
• Re: Rear wheel studs
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Thu, 13 Mar 2014 10:02:56 +0000
  ...With the new GW15" alloys I was wondering if I > > need > > longer wheel studs for the rear, if so how much effort is involved...
• Re: Front wheel studs
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Wed, 30 May 2007 13:22:26 +0000
  ...With the spacer, I need > front wheel studs of 2.50" in overall length. So far, the only place > I've been able to...
• Re: Putting on tires: three hands
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:58:23 -0700
  ...One would buy studs and nuts, and simply screw in the >studs, using nuts to secure the wheels. > >Any downside? VW engineers obviously liked...
• Re: Longer Wheel Studs
  Historical mailing list - Warner, Jeff (DSIO)
  Mon, 26 Apr 2004 13:50:25 -0400
  ...Longer Wheel Studs Try McKenzie Performance. They have a lot of wheel studs available in various lengths. I have always found them to be...
• Longer studs for S A alloys?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Sun, 2 Aug 2009 21:07:19 -0800
  ...Is this normal or did vans that came with steel wheels have shorter studs than those that came with alloy wheels? I have noticed...
• Re: Longer studs for S A alloys?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 4 Aug 2009 01:30:18 -0700
  ...Is this > normal or did vans that came with steel wheels have shorter studs than those > that came with alloy wheels? I have noticed...
• Re: 2 wheel drive rear wheel stud length
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 25 Jun 2004 18:32:38 -0700
  Brian, Stock is 34.5mm long, this is correct for the rear studs of a Syncro and 2WD. Syncro 16s had 41mm long studs...
• Re: Longer Wheel Studs
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Mon, 26 Apr 2004 11:05:45 -0500
  ...They have a lot of wheel studs available in various lengths. I have always found them to be very helpful, their prices are usually...
• Studs/Spacers for Audi 15" Alloys
  Historical mailing list - Jim Huskins
  Mon, 27 Aug 2001 08:16:22 -0400
  I've been told that I need longer studs all round and 1/8" spacers in the front to mount Audi 5000 wheels on...
• Re: Wheels for Vanagon Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 30 Dec 2012 00:06:10 -0800
  ...As you probably already discovered, adding spacers lets you fit the wheels without enlarging the centerbore. The challenge comes in making sure your studs...
• Re: Rear wheel studs
  Historical mailing list - William Monk
  Thu, 13 Mar 2014 14:39:14 -0400
  With studs to long you may run into a issue where using lugnuts that are closed on one end will pop through the lug...
• Wheel Stud length
  Historical mailing list - joe friedrichs
  Thu, 4 Nov 1999 10:46:44 -0500
  Hello Listees, I'm upgrading the stock steel wheels on my "87 vanagon syncro to vanagon alloys. My problem is the studs pressed into...
• Changing from steel wheels to alloys
  Historical mailing list - Tim Fong
  Wed, 2 Feb 2000 03:44:23 EST
  ...wheels off a Non-Syncro Westy. The alloys came with 10 acorn style lug nuts and 10 lug bolts? My Syncro has studs at...
• Spacers
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 7 Mar 2000 21:55:43 +1300
  ...The thicker the spacer, the more leverage the wheel exerts on the studs. snapping 4 or 5 studs on a big pothole will be...
• Re: how to change alloy and steel wheels?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 10 Aug 2000 09:24:13 EDT
  ...the alloy wheel lug nuts in rear. That is it. I have heard so many people say that the rear studs need to be...
• Re: Stock Vanagon Rear Wheel Stud Size
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Sat, 25 Feb 2006 09:46:54 -0800
  ...Re: [VANAGON] Stock Vanagon Rear Wheel Stud Size >>Anyone know what the length of stock rear wheel studs on a 91 Vanagon? The stock...
• Re: Ronal R9 ET35
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
  Mon, 27 Mar 2006 20:15:48 -0500
  ...www.ronalusa.com EPI wheel studs in adequate length can be had at several online vendor locations for the rears. I got my studs...
• Re: Audi A4 Wheels for '83.5 Westfalia?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 2 Nov 2008 01:16:22 -0700
  ...Be careful picking wheels because especially since you are planning on putting on a Big Brake conversion. The typical BB kit has studs instead...
• Re: Subject: Portland - Seattle wheel mount recommendations?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:17:50 -0800
  ...Portland - Seattle wheel mount recommendations? > The two Portland OR shops we took Cunegonde to each wanted almost $400 to > swap 10 rear wheel studs...
• Re: Porsche wheel studs? Where to get?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Thu, 15 Jul 1999 12:30:58 -0600
  ...to putting my offset wheels on the rear of my Westy. > Several people have suggested the longer Porsche wheel studs in place of the...
• Re: 16 inch wheel inquiry
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 22 Jul 2000 15:36:43 +1300
  ...Our beloved Vanagons use 14mm. > >BenT >San Francisco The wheels can be machined easily to fit the bigger VW studs; I've had it...
• Re: Rear wheel studs
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Thu, 13 Mar 2014 06:51:17 -0500
  My westy originally came with steel wheels. The 14" VW alloys I needed longer bolts for the front and not enough threads on the...
• Re: New longer wheel bolts for Carat &SA alloy wheels incl. Mercedes &
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 17 Oct 2002 15:04:55 EDT
  ...there seem to be a lot of people keen to buy BenT studs... >> Andrew, That's because I'm studly and have nice chrome...
• Re: Putting on tires: three hands
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:32:38 -0500
  ...One would buy studs and nuts, and simply screw in the studs, using nuts to secure the wheels. Any downside? VW engineers obviously liked...
• Re: Rear stud swap... 88 studs into 79 bus?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sun, 20 Mar 2005 12:01:42 -0500
  ...studs from a 1988 Vanagon GL fit into a 1979 > Bus? Two of the studs on the westfakia's D/S rear wheel have...
• Re: studs for alloys - removal and installation� � � � � � �
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 13 Mar 2005 06:28:10 EST
  ...I have looked at BusDepot and Vanagain and did not find info about longer wheel studs very readily. I also looked at GoWesty and...
• Re: alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - Dan Moy
  Thu, 9 Oct 1997 09:34:15 -0400
  ...00 (go figure on the pricing) Studs $10.00 Does anyone know if I can get longer (stock steel wheels) lugs and studs? Dan
• Re: Vanagon picture opinion please
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 21 May 2004 21:30:44 -0400
  ...The CLK wheel is a FORGED wheel and stronger. You can install them w/o spacers and/or longer studs. The S class wheels...
• Re: Vanagon alloy wheel question
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 30 Oct 2008 14:59:06 -0700
  ...In summary, the studs in factory alloy wheel equipped Vanagons are the same as their steel-wheel counterparts. To compensate for the thicker mounting...
• Re: Putting on tires: three hands
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 16:57:01 -0500
  ...One would buy studs and nuts, and simply screw in the > >studs, using nuts to secure the wheels. > > > >Any downside? VW engineers obviously liked...
• Re: Question re wheel studs
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Fri, 25 Feb 2000 21:39:09 EST
  ...Is it possible to replace the wheel studs? How's it >done? >TIA, >Greg & Val >86.5 Camper Syncro WLE ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO...
• Re: dumb tire question..Studless snows..
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 13 Oct 2010 22:05:36 -0700
  Obviously you should be getting studs installed in your van tires, your bike tires and your wheelbarrow tires... ;) On Wed, Oct 13, 2010 at...
• Source for longer wheel bolts & studs?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Thu, 15 Jul 2010 20:16:58 -0700
  ...The design of the wheel allows 2 threads of the rear nuts to show, so about 5-10mm longer studs are needed. At the...
• Re: GoWesty longer rear wheel studs
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 16 Feb 2015 00:02:55 -0500
  ...GoWesty longer rear wheel studs I'd advise not hammering the studs out nor pulling them in. Use a press. You have to take...
• Re: WTB new or used 16" vanagon wheels
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Sun, 27 Nov 2011 00:23:02 -0400
  ...Either set of wheels need longers studs and to be drilled to 14mm studs (MBs are 12mm) Hector 1990 Carat 'Ursula' w/all wheel...
• Re: Wheel studs- How to Get?
  Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
  Sat, 14 Aug 1999 11:46:12 -0700
  At 10:10 AM -0400 8/14/99, Mike Ray wrote: >OK, Got my Porsche Wheel studs for the rear of the Vanagon(thanks...
• Re: studs and lugs vs. bolts
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 29 Aug 2012 20:51:59 -0400
  ...One would buy studs and nuts, and simply screw in the > > studs, using nuts to secure the wheels. > > > > Any downside? VW engineers obviously liked...
• Re: Wheel stud supplier in Vancouver BC
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Thu, 2 Nov 2006 01:26:08 -0500
  Hey guys thanks for information on alternates (Porsche, T2 etc.) sources for wheel studs/nuts. Will check it out. Neil. --- joel walker <jwalker17@EARTHLINK...
• Re: Wheels for Vanagon Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Sun, 30 Dec 2012 00:33:18 -0800
  ...As you probably already discovered, adding spacers lets you fit the wheels without enlarging the centerbore. The challenge comes in making sure your studs...
• Longer Wheel Studs
  Historical mailing list - Warner, Jeff (DSIO)
  Mon, 26 Apr 2004 11:47:51 -0400
  ...What's the best source (easiest, quickest) for longer studs? Can I replace the rear studs without pulling the hub assembly? Thanks. Jeff Warner...
• Re: Audi Turbo wheels
  Historical mailing list - Chris brown
  Fri, 8 Mar 2002 09:24:34 EST
  Rather than overpriced 911 studs, I had late model Chevy truck studs pressed into the front and rear hubs for my '74 kombi. They...
• FS: H&R wheel adapter/spacer
  Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
  Wed, 19 May 2004 12:42:31 -0500
  ...These will work with Mercedes, Porsche, or VW alloy wheels. These are the DRA type, and use the 10mm studs. H&R #5055665, are...
• Re: Syncro-rear wheels
  Historical mailing list - SStones
  Tue, 3 Sep 2002 15:18:30 -0400
  ...If you can get the castellated Axle Nut off of both vans why not swap the wheel hubs and leave the studs in 'em...
• Re: Lug studs or bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 02 Jan 96 11:46:34 CST
  ...wheels only. strength?? but the rear drums remained the same as the 1971 buses ... with lug STUDS. so (i think): 1952-1970 - lug studs...
• Re: rhein rims
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 1 Jun 2009 19:46:19 -0700
  ...wheels is that, since the alloy wheel is thicker than the stock steel wheel, and evidently they wanted to avoid needing longer studs to...
• Re: Rear wheel studs
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Thu, 13 Mar 2014 06:57:08 -0500
  Another thing is that the bolt holes are recessed deeply in the wheels making it hard for a visual for length, may have to...
• Re: Are there any Studs in the House?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 11 Nov 2000 07:12:28 -0800
  ...To mount these wheels > requires longer studs. > > I have searched in vain for longer studs. The set I finally ordered from the > FLAPS ended...
• Re: studs for alloys - removal and installation
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Sat, 12 Mar 2005 06:40:59 -0800
  ...I have looked at BusDepot and Vanagain and did not find info about longer wheel studs very readily. I also looked at GoWesty and...
• Re: Source for wheel spacers and extended bolt kits
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Mon, 17 May 2004 21:26:37 -0500
  ...local wheel repair shop (Regina Wheel Works) were I had my Audi rims refinished. They also had nuts for the back studs. I bought...
• Re: Alloy question, was Re: Carat/Wolfsburg Alloy Wheel Studs and Nuts For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Sun, 1 Oct 2000 01:19:57 -0500
  The thread on the alloy studs measures 1 1/4" in length (or 3.175 cm). Budd Premack 86 Syncro, 73 Super Minneapolis, MN...
• Re: Wheel stud problem
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Mon, 30 Oct 2006 18:23:42 -0500
  ...SNIP > > > > Can wheel studs be replaced without removing hub? SNIP > > Thanks for any help, > > > > Neil. > > > Neil, > > There is no need to take out the...
• Need 2 Rear Wheel Studs
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Tue, 4 Sep 2012 15:22:27 -0700
  Anyone out there have a couple of rear wheel studs handy? I'm sure there are some in my many boxes of hardware, but...
• Re: Putting on tires: three hands
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 18:40:18 -0400
  ...One would buy studs and nuts, and simply screw in the studs, using nuts to secure the wheels. Any downside? VW engineers obviously liked...
• Re: 46mm rear wheel studs
  Historical mailing list - Kevin
  Sun, 1 Aug 2004 19:38:57 -0400
  ...46mm rear wheel studs Hi All, I'm searching for 46mm wheel studs for my van & have only found one source with no luck...
• Re: Rear wheel studs
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 13 Mar 2014 05:01:51 -0700
  VW used the same rear studs for both steel and alloy. The shape of the nuts changed with the thicker alloys. The factory alloy...