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• Seattle-Portland Schlep in June?
  Historical mailing list - C B
  Sun, 10 Jun 2007 08:36:47 -0700
  ...I need to bring down Cunegonde's HD jacks, stands, ramps, clean tires/rims and (hopefully) transmission to begin the transplant. Everything bagged, wrapped...
• Hubcaps
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 4 Feb 2008 07:22:57 -0800
  ...They look pretty good, but I kinda like the black steel rims the way they are. Thanks, Michael 91GL Auto 'Gringo' in San Antonio...
• Re: Mercedes rims ET48 - bad idea?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 26 Feb 2005 14:14:46 -0600
  ...If >>I understand correctly this means these rims sit 13 mm inboard more >>than stock. Is that an excessive amount? Would I need spacers...
• Re: Sorry, Another Question On the Audi Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Thu, 13 Jan 2011 19:30:14 -0800
  ...in the eye of the beholder, but I think big rims look goofy.� Performance: mine is fine.� Not fast, but fine.� I have a...
• Re: Ronal R9 ET35
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Wed, 29 Mar 2006 04:55:06 -0800
  ...The amount of backspacing on stock Vanagon rims is the same, the amount of offset is decreased to compensate for the additional rim width...
• HOT VWs want ads ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 22 Dec 95 12:08:41 CST
  ...1985 Transporter, white, 2wd, 4spd, Audi rims, stereo, very clean, solid and original, can deliver anywhere, no collect calls. Peter (705) 673-5168 <picture...
• Wheel Covers
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 24 Jul 1996 22:27:14 -0400
  ...He also said that these fit on the stock rims, no problemo. In all of the excitement I forgot to ask him where he...
• Re: Stinkin' Audi Rims
  Historical mailing list - David Vickery
  Thu, 13 Jan 2011 07:44:00 -0800
  ...Stinkin' Audi Rims > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Date: Thursday, January 13, 2011, 6:20 AM > OK, I don't know why, I thought...
• Re: Big Brakes for 14'' rims? WAS: Re: front brakes
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Mon, 4 Jun 2012 14:55:17 -0400
  ...The only caveat is >> that you need to have 15" rims or larger to use the big brake kit. >> > > Do any big brakes kits...
• Tire size question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:06:15 -0500
  ...If larger, what would I need to do to match his size on my R17 rims when future tires are needed. Eric Caron
• Re: wheel spacers
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Mon, 2 Sep 2002 17:53:04 -0600
  ...I just picked up a set of 16 spoke rims off an Audi 5000 turbo (85 I think). I know I need to have...
• FS Steel Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Toma Keller
  Wed, 13 Nov 2002 21:28:12 -0800
  Dear List, I am selling my 5 stock 14" steel rims and the rear lugs and front bolts for them. I would prefer to...
• Re: anti theft for hubcaps?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Thu, 30 Oct 2003 10:22:42 EST
  Paint the rims the same color as the van, and throw a chrome ring on. Old-school charm. On an old Maverick I had...
• Studded Tires
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Thu, 14 Jul 2005 23:35:19 -0700
  I have a set of 4 studded tires on steel rims. They came on my Tristar. Anyone interested in them? They are in great...
• Re: Vanagon Alloy wheels $300
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Tue, 5 Jun 2012 13:08:30 -0700
  ...I went to 16" MB rims and never looked back...though I still don't have a spare that fits in the clamshell. -- Casey
• slow leaks and flat tires
  Historical mailing list - peter cobb
  Wed, 21 Dec 2005 07:52:11 -0800
  ...i am wondering if there could be any damages to the rims. has any one else had any experience like this.? peter cobb 90...
• 15" steel wheels
  Historical mailing list - G. Jetson
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 13:41:13 -0800
  ...I am running 15x7 Benz rims that are impossible to find in the US. I just got lucky & found a set of 4 one...
• Re: Tires.. Again
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 20 Jun 2015 11:49:53 -0500
  ...mcneely ---- Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > 14" rims don't have as much choices as 15" and up... but there are enough > for...
• Re: 14 to 15 inch migration
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Wed, 22 Nov 2000 11:47:43 +1100
  ...14 to 15 inch wheel migration: > >Realizing that it's time for tires on the '89 Westy-- I've decided that 15" >rims are...
• Re: 15" audi wheels with tires Seattle CL $150
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 28 Aug 2007 07:51:00 +0800
  ...They have an offset of 45mm. > Be aware that these rims are 15x6. They are a bit narrower. > I would use 15x7 or 15x7...
• Re: Tires & Rims in (Western) Canada - Calgary
  Historical mailing list - Goetz Aust
  Sun, 19 Apr 2015 12:21:43 -0600
  FYI - I concur with Frank Condelli - I live in Calgary and last year I bought the Continental Vanco 8's at Canadian Tire - they...
• Re: tire circumference
  Historical mailing list - John Jensen
  Sun, 16 Oct 2011 14:29:00 -0400
  I swapped my steel 14" rims for 15" Alloys with 215/65 tires. The 10/10 calculator shows my revs/mi as 800. My...
• Re: NVC - 16 inch VW wheel covers?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:38:25 EST
  ...wheel covers for my 09 Jetta wagon? Just put the winter rims on it > and it's looking a little blah. > > ive seen tons...
• Re: 15 audi turbo wheels
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 Apr 1999 23:05:11 EDT
  ...I was worried that the rims would lose their structural integrity if machined too much. Does anyone else have an opinion on the above...
• Re: 16 inch wheel inquiry
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 21 Jul 2000 21:43:54 EDT
  ...The Mercedes rims use 12mm lugbolts/studs. Our beloved Vanagons use 14mm. BenT San Francisco
• Re: The awesome vanagon is back on Ebay
  Historical mailing list - jim
  Sun, 29 Dec 2002 19:53:43 -0500
  ...Jim and Lois Henry Durham, NC 84 Westy Robert Keezer wrote: > Aren't those rims awesome? > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...
• Re: syncro oem rims
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 31 Mar 2003 20:42:14 EST
  In a message dated 3/31/03 4:43:00 PM Pacific Standard Time, JordanVw writes: << yes, and the "2wd oem wheels" are the...
• Re: Vanagon Tires and Rims + Girl Scout Cookies
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 24 Mar 2004 01:09:22 EST
  In a message dated 3/23/2004 6:01:06 PM Pacific Daylight Time, shaggyinseattle@YAHOO.COM writes: << thought you all would get a...
• free rims and tires cincinnati
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Wed, 14 Feb 2007 15:10:46 -0500
  these are behind a red brick medical office building on Montgomery Rd immediately next to Cross County Highway. 9157 Montgomery RD Cincinnati, Ohio 45242...
• Re: Tires & Rims in (Western) Canada - Calgary
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 18 Apr 2015 15:13:35 -0700
  ...What have other people done in > Canada for tires & Rims? I don't have the patience to try to find > something used on Kijiji...
• Re: wheels
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Thu, 18 Oct 2001 19:35:41 -0700
  ...Bill, mind if i ask how much you paid for your rims? i found a pair and > they guy suggested 100 for 4. Alloy...
• Re: New 15in wheels (here we go again)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 12 Nov 1999 21:56:51 EST
  ...that's one helluva big hole in the middle of the wheel, right? >> True with the Vanagon BUT the passat rims steel is thinner...
• Wheel question...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 29 Jul 2018 09:05:45 -0700
  I have a couple of sets of 5x112 x 16" and 15"rims available, to be used for my 84 tintop. One set is...
• Re: VW announces new Transporter and Transporter 4Motion for North America
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 1 Apr 2011 09:59:34 -0700
  On Fri, Apr 1, 2011 at 9:16 AM, Doug Alcock <doug.alcock@gmail.com> wrote: > That includes alloy rims I assume :-) > > Cheers. > Doug...
• FS Vanagon used parts Ottawa Can
  Historical mailing list - greg rich
  Thu, 28 Sep 2000 20:35:37 MDT
  ...heater core, wiper system, air flow meter, computer, starter, fuel pump, rims, all prices very fair cause it must go! no hatch struts or...
• Re: FYI - Audi wheels are a DIRECT bolt on for the Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 16 Jul 2003 11:00:23 -0700
  i know of a few syncro folks that run these rims in baja. They have been known to dent them but have never heard...
• Re: Wheel spacing Question II
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 08:12:24 -0500
  ...I just happen to find rims before I knew anything about offset and back space. Needless to say I still know nothing but Im...
• Re: Center Bore Machining.
  Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
  Sun, 9 May 2010 21:40:40 -0700
  ...Center Bore Machining. > > > I am in the market for new rims and tires. I would really love to use > Passat 5 double spoke rims...
• Re: rim width and tire sizes
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Wed, 1 Apr 1998 17:29:46 -0500
  ...BFG says 27x8.5x14 TAs will work on rims from 6.0" to 7.0". You are better off with 6.5" to 7...
• Re: more free rims, near San Diego - Irked by "rims"
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:35:20 -0500
  ...don't choose to pay much attention >> to >> how they communicate. Rims for wheels?...that is a pretty mild >> error....motor for engine?...Bus...
• Re: Bilstein shock query
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 12 Feb 2020 18:07:37 -0800
  ...about 1" taller than 2WD van or westy, 14" OEM alloys rims, General Grabber ATX 27X8.5 tires. > the beige 1991 has Schwenk springs...
• Re: Free Rims
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Wed, 10 Apr 2013 19:59:29 -0500
  ...Free Rims > > If nobody wants them, I'll just put them in the "free" section on CL. One > of the scrap scroungers will take...
• Re: Recommended tire for 15" rims
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 25 Apr 2011 14:35:48 -0700
  ...Recommended tire for 15" rims >I have 205/65-15 tires on my '84 and they work very nicely. Pix on my > subyjake site...
• Re: Ronal 16" Rims available from Van-Again Now!
  Historical mailing list - "Warren Chapman (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Tue, 27 Mar 2001 21:03:34 -0500
  ...For less offset rims that cause sliding door problems, it is easy enough to make an extension for the sliding door rear hing. (I...
• Tire size(s) that fits into clam shell
  Historical mailing list - Rick N
  Fri, 24 Jun 2022 09:53:47 -0700
  ...Currently running on 16 inch rims but would like to keep a stock 14 inch as a spare. Rick
• Vanagon sighting
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 18 Jun 2015 21:26:02 -0500
  ...Vehicle was spectacular done in a gray shade, with new tires and after market rims, and a nice brand of carriers on the roof...
• 1972 Bettle
  Historical mailing list - ac butler
  Mon, 22 Oct 2012 20:12:41 -0500
  ...I have sold my 1989 westy now investing in a 1972 Standard bettle, shaved door handels, that pop with a remote, aluminum rims, just...
• Re: Simple Tire Question
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Wed, 23 Nov 2011 18:51:46 -0700
  ...I've seen another medium blue/grey Syncro with 5 spoke aluminum rims that are dark grey anodized, and the white out seems to...
• Re: Audi 5000 Turbo Rims
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 27 Jun 1999 02:46:10 EDT
  In a message dated 99-06-27 01:46:08 EDT, wolzphoto@WORLDNET.ATT.NET writes: << OK, so I need to go back to...
• eurovan spotting
  Historical mailing list - sean fleener
  Wed, 15 Oct 2003 17:20:14 -0700
  saw a white TDI eurovan w/ rear tire rack and custom rims, don't know if it's syncro but unheard of in Ca...
• How to Remove center caps on Carat wheels?
  Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
  Wed, 30 Jun 2004 19:52:43 -0400
  How do you remove the center caps on Carat rims? do you have to take the whole rim off to remove it? or can...
• Re; will it fit in the garage
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Tue, 7 Mar 2006 22:33:10 EST
  ...Remove your tires and put on old bare rims and push it in I have done this several times to get a van in...
• Re: Are these rims any good for a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Mon, 13 Sep 2004 10:19:38 +1000
  ...Are these rims any good for a Vanagon? Hey All, In the market for new tires and want to upgrade the rims on my...
• Re: Friday question, Tires
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Thu, 27 Oct 2022 08:53:13 -0400
  ...My local shops don’t do rims just the tires, so I could either by just the wheels on line or get a package...
• Re: more free rims, near San Diego - Irked by "rims"
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 11 Apr 2013 19:41:30 -0400
  At 07:19 PM 4/11/2013, Phil Zimmerman wrote: >How about my Proxy Server is over the International Date Line.. >Dat count david...
• Recent Upgrade Experience (wheels/tires/transaxle)
  Historical mailing list - honemastert
  Fri, 15 Dec 2006 13:52:11 -0700
  ...16" Rims/Tires: -------------------- These rims are a better match for the BFG's than the ones I had on there, more from a cosmetic...
• Re: Wolfsburg
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Feb 2000 14:31:22 EST
  ...the BBS rims you have are aftermarket. (trust me, i have a '84 dealer brochure on the Wolfsburg models, there were no alloy wheels...
• Re: Mercedes rims...I have a question
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Mon, 28 Feb 2005 16:35:06 -0800
  ...the ET figure come from...I've looked everywhere on my rims and can only find the following information on the inside fin edge...
• Re: Tire recommends for 15" rims for 2 wheel drive '91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 12 Apr 2010 17:47:58 -0700
  On Apr 12, 2010, at 12:23 PM, Jamie Fitterer wrote: > Where does one buy the Nokians? And if one drove on more than...
• Re: FS: Mercedes and Audi rims for use on Vanagons sets of four$200-$250
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sat, 9 Jan 2010 09:50:53 -0500
  Ben, Are your prices per wheel or set of 4? Also, how about links to photos what these wheels look like? (by themselves or...