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• Re: 15 Inch rims at cip quite a selections
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Fri, 20 Oct 2006 09:49:17 -0700
  OK 2 naive question here :( > Some of them say 3 1/2" backspacing, so you can do your own subtraction. what is the required...
• Passat Rims and Lug Nuts
  Historical mailing list - Ed Shultz
  Thu, 1 Mar 2001 12:18:41 -0500
  Hi Folks, I noticed that the stock Vanagon Syncro lug nuts don't mate up properly with Passat steel wheels. Because of this, i...
• Re: wheels
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 Oct 2001 14:03:54 EDT
  I have the OE 15" South African Vanagon rims still available. These are ET 35 and I am selling them right now for $140...
• 15" tires?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Thu, 18 Apr 2002 10:43:24 -0700
  what are people running on their 15" rims? Not looking for big oversize ones, but something more conservative. Looking for sizes and not necessarily...
• Re: HELP My wife thiks the van is unsafe
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Thu, 16 Dec 2004 13:30:49 -0500
  > Others on this list will advise swapping thw 14" rims for something > larger and running low-profile tires... the important thing is to get...
• Tri-Star Arches
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 Dec 2005 10:56:51 -0800
  ...I currently run 14" rims and don't really plan to upgrade. If I DID move to 15s are you saying that they likely...
• soften my ride
  Historical mailing list - Smiths
  Wed, 4 Apr 2007 08:50:18 -0700
  ...I recently added Gowesty rims and hyrdoedge tires and my ride is stiff as it gets. I'm told oil filled Boges are best...
• Re: NVC: Passat wheel size same as Jetta??
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 5 Mar 2008 13:54:52 -0500
  ...same >bolt pattern >as a 2003 15 inch Jetta rim?? Steel rims by the way. Jetta is 5x100, Passat is 5x112. I don't...
• Re: Wheels, once and for all, Bill in Lake Tahoe.
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 2 Nov 1998 18:46:40 -0800
  ...There is a good inch of sidewall clearance on my 225/60s on my ET34 16" rims. I would start worrying about the tread...
• Re: WAS: $15 steel wheel source-how about some 15" steelies?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 23 Dec 2008 06:46:43 -0500
  ...On 12/22/08, Zeitgeist <gruengeist@gmail.com> wrote: > So, are these reinforced sidewalls? I thought the whole idea of running > larger diameter rims...
• Re: 1987 Vanagon for sale - without engine. w/RONAL R9's
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Wed, 22 Apr 2009 06:35:03 -0700
  ...The rims will need $100+ each for straightening and refinishing. I was only interested in the R9s. Take a closer looks at the van...
• Re: Question on Size
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:26:56 -0400
  ...Now I have to decide whether to stay with the 14" rims or spend the extra money for the 15" alloys. Harold On Tue...
• Re: Winkler 4-wheel disc brakes
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Thu, 3 Dec 1998 09:46:21 +0100
  ...The rims have to be upgraded to 15". The EV rims could be mounted when using some spacers. Another fellow likes to use the...
• Re: Looking for 14" steel rims
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Wed, 1 Apr 2015 15:01:35 -0700
  So we have a "copier program" subscribed to the list now?! Oh the humanity... You can never have to many wheels. How else could...
• Re: Sorry, Another Question On the Audi Wheels
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Jan 2011 19:56:20 EST
  ...I've always been confused as to why people put non-stock rims on cars in the first place, i dont know where to...
• Re: wheel sizing
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 9 Nov 2009 18:04:34 -0500
  ...I'm looking at purchasing a used set of 15" steel rims 15x6, 5 lug > 112mm... > can someone please explain to me the difference...
• Re: rims
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Thu, 21 May 1998 01:20:37 EDT
  In a message dated 98-05-20 22:32:22 EDT, CBSID@AOL.COM writes: << Im looking for a guy named Steve I believe...
• Set of 4 stock alloys for sale $500.
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Wed, 23 Jun 2004 11:20:29 -0400
  Just letting you know I have a set of four nice 14" Vanagon alloy rims for sale. $500 plus shipping takes them. I can...
• Re: Wheels??
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 13 Mar 2006 09:15:09 -0600
  ...offered from ronel are those >really all my choices??? > >Rob > > > > You can use Audi rims after making modifications. John Rodgers 88 GL Driver x2
• How much are they worth?
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Fri, 27 Jan 2006 17:16:40 -0800
  Ladies and gentlemen, I have four steel 14" rims, tires, and plastic wheel covers, all in pretty good condition. The wheel covers are eminently...
• Re: FYI - Audi wheels are a DIRECT bolt on for the Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 17 Jul 2003 21:48:42 -0600
  ...I read somewhere about the > Projekto (spelling) rims being a rim that did this, but you needed to > add a longer swing arm to...
• Re: Will the wheel fall off?
  Historical mailing list - feller
  Tue, 2 May 2006 00:12:46 -0400
  ...I had spacers hubs made for my 2005 jetta rims on my westy. This guys website recommends that the 12x1.5mm need 6.5...
• Re: Ford wheels on a Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 8 Aug 2000 20:21:54 +1300
  ...more metal than they have to in order to make them >rims "Vanagonable" True. The VW nvan wheels are made of pretty thick metal.
• 15" SA wheels - they are inexpensive
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 26 Jun 2001 16:51:49 EDT
  ...for $445.00 Shipping to NC was $76 for five steel rims. I plan to run flat aluminum disk wheel covers. Robert [text/html]
• Re: 87 Syncro Westie Clearance?
  Historical mailing list - Mr. Polak
  Tue, 23 Mar 2004 22:23:52 -0600
  Jeff Gilbert said: > Hi List, > > How tall is an 87 syncro with stock 14 inch rims? I am looking to get > monthly underground parking...
• Re: Wheel /Rims for heavy Westy
  Historical mailing list - Danny
  Sat, 11 Apr 2009 18:17:17 -0700
  ...Wheel /Rims for heavy Westy To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Saturday, April 11, 2009, 4:38 PM Hi all I know that alot...
• '81 Westy Rims / Poptop Color
  Historical mailing list - Ron Schlamp
  Mon, 3 Dec 2001 22:29:44 -0600
  Does anyone have a color code for the 81 vanagon rims. I believe they were originally grey/silverish. My autobody suggested to have these...
• Re: Wheel alternatives...
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sun, 13 Sep 2009 20:04:36 -0700
  ...http://www.4usedaudiparts.com/wheels/whl-58641.html They look just like VW 14" OEM alloy rims. Very cool looking. I paid $160 for...
• Re: 15' rim question
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Aug 2001 21:11:20 EDT
  ...Is there any modification required to go from the standard > 14' rims on an 86 GL to 15 inchers with all terrain tires?? Thanks...
• All season Tires
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Bartnicki
  Tue, 12 Feb 2002 14:49:46 EST
  ...I have the steel wheels with the moony caps and 14" rims. Thank you guys sososososososo much ~Tomas
• just one more thing
  Historical mailing list - Steve Edwards
  Sun, 30 Jan 2005 00:35:37 -0600
  Since I have to buy four tires anyway and could probably use some extra rims to put snow tires on one of these days...
• Re: Synchro MPG
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 30 Jun 2005 10:32:24 -0600
  ...I have 28.4" diameter wheels (16" rims, with 225/70's). That equates to 1.13% larger than stock so that's the...
• Re: Sighting today (DC)
  Historical mailing list - chris Moyles
  Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:02:45 -0400
  Seen that one before around- he's also got emu shocks and terrible looking rims? cmo Kim Brennan wrote: > Heading in to work today...
• winter tires (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Fri, 3 Nov 2006 00:34:21 -0600
  ...Now if i can just find me some rims ... Thanks Jeff
• Re: 15 Inch rims at cip quite a selections
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 20 Oct 2006 11:17:05 -0700
  Why not just post the ET? On 10/20/06, Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote: > > The backspacing is on the site Loren...
• Re: any one running an offset of ET34 w/o spacers no problem?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 5 Feb 2007 21:30:06 -0800
  On 2/5/07, shawn feller <carboncow@gmail.com> wrote: > > found some mercedes rims I like that I will drill out the centers. ET34...
• Re: Looking for 14" steel rims
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 31 Mar 2015 16:32:43 -0700
  #50 for 3 steel rims 14" http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/pts/4886620664.html On Tue, Mar 31, 2015 at 4:22 PM, sailingfc @dslextreme...
• Re: driving in gusty winds...
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Sun, 12 May 2013 19:25:55 -0700
  ...Put 15" to 17" rims/wheels on your van with good vanagon-worthy truck tires, and you will notice a HUGE improvement in this...
• Re: subject Re: Stock tire size
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Wed, 30 Jun 2010 01:35:21 -0700
  ...Some reporting, the stock/regular hoses will work with the wider tires/rims... YMMV >> wanted to comment on this one part ... > "Get a longer...
• Re: Bay window bus rims on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 22 Jun 2021 00:32:00 -0700
  Thanks to Alistair for catching my math/typo mistake. That should read 19mm - not 29mm. BenT > On Jun 21, 2021, at 9:11 PM...
• Tires (Aaaaaaaagh!)
  Historical mailing list - C B
  Thu, 24 Dec 2009 10:32:08 -0800
  ...So, will Yokohama Geolandar HT-S 225-70-15s fit in Cunegonde's wheelwells? New rims are Audi 7 x 15 ET46 (spacers and...
• Tires still...
  Historical mailing list - Rod Knutson
  Sat, 14 Mar 2009 21:39:38 -0700
  ...I picked up along the way here that VW alloy rims came with 205/70R14 which is exactly what I have.... If I look...
• Hubcaps
  Historical mailing list - James Flanigan
  Fri, 6 Aug 1999 22:05:54 EST
  I want to put the small center caps (Beetle-type) on my '83 1.9 watercooled with original 14" rims. Does anyone know which...
• Re: Ronal 16" Rims---Offset
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 30 Mar 2001 11:47:39 -0500
  >>>Tim Hannink Wrote: ...A 14" x 7" wheel would need to have an offset of 15-18mm to provide enough upper control arm clearance...
• Cheaper Rims? (was FS: SA wheels 6.5Jx15 ET 30)
  Historical mailing list - Green Westy
  Tue, 1 Aug 2006 20:10:25 -0400
  Not to hijack the thread but.....I still have a Rein new never mounted on a van,but does have a tire on it...
• audi wheels- cost of machining?
  Historical mailing list - Dan W.
  Wed, 14 Feb 2007 18:29:56 -0800
  ...ve got my eye on some older bbs spoked looking audi rims for mr diesel but if it's going to cost too much...
• Re: 14" steel rims
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 9 Apr 2015 12:34:34 -0400
  ...14" steel rims Choices are limited in 14” truck tires, that’s why folks get bigger wheels. Nokian Hakkapeliitta’s seem popular now, but...
• Re: Center Bore Machining.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 11 May 2010 00:00:37 -0400
  ...I am in the market for new rims and tires. I would really love to use Passat 5 double spoke rims but I am...
• Re: Tires - Merde! No Michelin Agilis for our Vans
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Tue, 22 Jun 1999 05:48:05 -0700
  ...Ok where is the option for 14" rims. Sounds like we need a set of 15" or 16" rims for our vans to fit...
• 15" Audi Wheels
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Sat, 20 Sep 2003 09:50:27 -0600
  ...What size are your LTX tires? What style are your Audi rims? (are they the 16 spoke model with the ET45 offset? part number...
• Wheel Out of Round
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Sat, 24 Jan 2004 08:55:01 -0500
  ...Obviously this makes for a rough ride! The original steel rims and the new alloy rims did the same thing. Wheel guy showed what...
• Any interest in group purchase of 15" SA wheel center caps?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Tue, 1 Jul 2003 11:05:12 -0400
  ...Several folks have already contacted me looking for center caps because they were in on the group SA purchase and somehow they got rims...
• Bigger Brakes was: My thoughts after hearing some responses
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 20:15:40 EST
  ...No jimmy-rigged or modified stuff, Factory stuff! This fits on any 86 or newer Vanagon with 15" or bigger rims (would work fine...
• More Silver Wheel Painting
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Sun, 26 Aug 2001 07:30:32 -0400
  A couple of years ago I bought a set of MXT tires on Vanagon rims from a listmember who was upgrading to 15 inch...
• Re: Tires.. Again
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 20 Jun 2015 10:44:06 -0700
  ...7:49 AM, Tyler Hardison <tyler@SERAPH-NET.NET> wrote: > > 14" steel rims and the chrome VW hubcaps. But > tires seem impossible to find.
• Re: Tires for a Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 2 Nov 1996 11:24:23 -0500
  ...have a set of 195/60 winter tires on 14 inch rims. Are these too wide for a 1989 Westy? Do I need special...
• Re: FW: Vanagon GL For Sale
  Historical mailing list - George Chapman
  Thu, 18 Feb 1999 09:58:34 -0800
  ...Also have an unused spare tire (Michelin MXL 205/70/14) and a set (5) of 14" steel rims, if anyone is interested. - - George...
• Re: Tires (a tired topic?)
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Wed, 24 May 2000 18:13:13 EDT
  ...not really a possibility, as those are mounted on stock steel rims, and I definitely want to retain the alloy wheels I have. Anyone...
• Lowering your Van- again
  Historical mailing list - T Berk
  Wed, 11 Oct 2000 22:58:23 -0700
  ...Products available on the open market? Tires & Rims, etc. Speak up, all yee venerable old wiley veterans. TBerk tia.
• Re: Anyone have Audi 5000 lug bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Sean B.
  Tue, 8 Jan 2002 11:42:39 -0800
  ...These should be plenty long enough for the rims and spacers :) Sean B. '90 V'gon, "Happy Bus", pseudo Wolfy Torrance, CA Join the...