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• Re: More on TR 16x7 steelies
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 23 Dec 2008 20:47:27 -0500
  ...They don't have a country of origin? Do you >feel good about the wheels? The number roll stamped on the rim is 16028...
• WANTED VANAGON ALLOY WHEEL?
  Historical mailing list - danrich
  Sat, 15 Mar 2003 11:25:20 -1000
  WANTED VANAGON ALLOY WHEEL? Dan
• Rear Wheel (bearing?) noise.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 8 Dec 2011 12:18:06 -0800
  ...So, with new CV already and no undue freeplay at the wheel indicating bad wheel bearings...and no alarming noise when the wheel is...
• Syncro 16" wheels?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Jul 1996 23:57:59 -0700
  Well, my Syncro Kombi is running well, and now I need to play with the wheels. This beast came with 15" alloy wheels, with...
• Re: splayed wheels, bearings
  Historical mailing list - Bob Gourley
  Sat, 14 Aug 1999 10:14:02 -0700
  My '87 Syncro has splayed rear wheels too. The Bentley manual on page 44.4 tells how to adjust the camber to correct your...
• Re: Speedo Calibration
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sat, 29 Jun 2002 20:14:14 EDT
  ...wheel width in inches * 1 ft/12in * 1mi/5280ft = miles / wheel revolution now, multiply wheel rev/hr * miles/wheel rev to get miles/hr...
• splayed wheels, bearings
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Fri, 13 Aug 1999 21:55:28 -0400
  Dear List, Is it possible that an improperly installed/ tightened wheel bearing could cause the left rear wheel of my Vanagon 83.5 to...
• Re: ML 320 benz wheels on a vanagon..
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 12 Sep 2009 08:01:39 -0400
  This thread reminds me that a previous wheel adaptation thread mentioned a favorite wheel bolt vendor from the Samaba. I've searched archives, but...
• Re: Rear brake adjuster
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Mon, 13 May 2002 08:21:42 -0600
  ...The adjustment wheel on the right side has left-handed threads. The wheel on the left side has right-handed threads. The piece you...
• Re: Wheel Load Rating
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Davis
  Sun, 16 May 2010 10:08:08 -0700
  ...The major issue I see here is > the > Audi wheel is hub centric, (hub supports and centers the wheel) and > the > offset. > > Dennis > > -----Original...
• For Sale: 15" or 16" Alloy wheels for the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 27 May 2007 19:49:05 EDT
  ...all 5 wheels and centercaps and 6 tires mounted and balanced ready to bolt on and go (one spare wheel and 2 spare tires...
• pickle has new shoes (Photos)
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Sun, 30 Sep 2012 09:40:46 -0400
  Got our new wheels on the van finally. These are the 16" forged aluminum wheels on some 98-00 Mercedes CLK's. (Ours are...
• Re: Somethings knockin on my wheel........
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 29 May 2002 19:07:03 -0500
  If you've isolated it to that wheel, you should pull the wheel and investigate. It can actually be done faster than the discussion...
• Re: Mercedes Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Fri, 30 Oct 1998 13:01:58 -0800
  >| Mercedes uses a 5x112mm hole pattern. >| Are these wheels compatible with the Vanagon? I looked at a set of the stock Mercedes 15" wheels...
• Re: WTB Stock Vanagon wheel
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 7 Apr 2002 15:10:52 EDT
  ...buy original stock steel wheel to fit my '84 Vanagon. > hell, if you lived close id give some steel wheels to you for free...
• Re: Painting Alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 11 Feb 2006 12:59:08 -0800
  ...Wheel Paint While on the subject, does anyone have a good method of painting alloy wheels WITHOUT removeing them from the van? Mine need...
• Re: subject 15" VS. 16' WHEELS
  Historical mailing list - Craig Morton
  Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:31:07 -0700
  ...I had > pretty well decided on 15" wheels but in looking at used ones many folks were > selling 15" wheels to move up to...
• Re: Steering wheel problems
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 24 Nov 2001 09:27:28 -0600
  ...Sounds like Stan has. > Used > steering wheels are plentiful and cheap enough around here that I > find easier > to swap in a wheel rather...
• Re: 15" steel wheels
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Wed, 10 Jan 2007 10:42:12 -0800
  Thanks to everyone that responded about the steel wheels. The Tiicos are nice but expensive for 5 and out of stock anyway. I'm...
• Re: steering wheel/seats
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Sat, 24 Nov 2001 20:28:12 EST
  Somehow I've grown fond of my big wheel too on my 83.5 Westy. In fact I just wrapped it in a tan...
• Re: Red wheel bearing grease?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 15:44:34 -0800
  ...Hineline >> <hineline@ocotillofield.net> wrote: >>> Is there a red wheel bearing grease? >>> >> >> Mobil 1 wheel bearing grease is red >> >> -- >> Michael Snow >> 1987 Syncro TiiCo...
• Re: Wheels (reprise)
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 15 Aug 1998 00:58:34 -0700
  Besides the Audi and MB wheels, there is yet another car that uses 15" wheels with 112-5 bolt pattern. Ever heard 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: Mag wheels or no?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 16 Nov 2000 02:44:20 EST
  ...I have heard that magnesium-alloy wheels are a no-no for street use. They are brittle and develop hairline fractures, which corrode. Eventually...
• Re: Passat 15" Alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - John Pronk
  Fri, 24 Aug 2001 03:16:40 -0000
  According to Helmut Zeidler in Germany, you cannot get TUV aproval for using these on a Vanagon as the load rating of the wheels...
• Wanted: 4 or 5 stock 14" Vanagon Steel Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Mon, 5 Sep 2005 16:31:46 EDT
  Hi Volks, I'm loooking for a set of 4 or 5 of the stock Vanagon steel wheels for my Syncro. Hoepfully cheap and...
• Re: Vanagon wheels on a Eurovan?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 25 Mar 1999 01:35:13 +0100
  KENWILFY@AOL.COM wrote: > Someone asked me if Vanagon wheels would fit on a Eurovan. I seem to remember > that they won't for...
• Re: synchro wheels on my '82?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 19 Feb 2000 01:30:52 +0100
  Jason Gorfine wrote: > will wheels from a synchro fit on my '82? i was hoping to go ahead and > increase the wheel size when...
• Re: wheels (was syncro fuel tanks and snow tyres)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Sun, 19 Oct 1997 01:03:49 -0400
  ...Using a Syncro for any real four wheeling, you'll quickly realize >> that even the low gear on the Syncro isn't low enough...
• Re: steel wheel modification
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 14 Sep 2005 14:21:42 -0700
  On 9/14/05, Aaron Pearson <Aaron.Pearson@gxt.com> wrote: > > i have a set of 15x6 steel wheels in my garagae from a...
• Re: Power loss with 15" wheels?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Fri, 3 Mar 2006 21:07:48 +0000
  How much power depends on how big a tire and weight of the wheel. I switched to a 1" taller tire and noticed it...
• Re: Plastic wheel covers
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Tue, 16 Jun 2015 14:42:35 -0400
  ...I have stock 14" wheels; 2 are > missing the center hub. I am not willing to spring for fancy new wheels. > (I'd rather...
• Re: Audi Turbo wheels on a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
  01 Feb 97 13:38:43 EST
  ...As I said before, you'll need a thin wheels spacer on the FRONT ONLY to keep the wheels from rubbing against the XXX...
• Re: Steering wheel problems
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 24 Nov 2001 09:08:35 -0600
  I know about the contactor ring because most used steering wheels need the contactor ring. Yes it can be replaced without much problem. I...
• Re: An interesting article on gas mileage vs wheel size
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 1 Nov 2011 08:29:39 -0400
  Under some circumstances you will actually reduce the tire/wheel package weight. I lost 6lb per corner in rotational weight by replacing stock steel...
• Re: Horn problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Mon, 13 Jul 2015 10:39:04 -0400
  ...Also make sure your keys aren't sticking into the crack below >> the steering wheel. >> >> Pull the wheel and turn the wheels with vice...
• Re: Transmission question
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Fri, 3 Dec 1999 16:53:06 -0500
  ...The shorter axle will transfer the torque to that wheel at a slightly higher intial rate, causing that wheel to spin first. Once that...
• Re: subject 15" VS. 16' WHEELS
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:01:10 -0400
  Hi Craig -- have you got a pic of the van with the 17" wheels? Apropos of nothing -- at BusFusion last year there was doka...
• Re: Audi 5000 Turbo Rims
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 26 Jun 1999 01:47:55 EDT
  ...remember the old '70 down bus, and '67 down bug wheels? there was an awfully big "hole" in the middle of them, too. plus...
• VW Alloy Wheels
  Historical mailing list - KENYON FAIREY
  Tue, 04 Feb 1997 13:45:50 -0500 (EST)
  With all this talk about Alloy wheels, I would like to ask one question - Is there any problem with or adjustment needed when putting...
• Re: 16" wheels
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Mon, 15 Nov 1999 19:49:20 -0500
  Thanks Chris, Mostly I was wondering if the 16" wheels will fit on the front and rear axils. I seem to remember, and could...
• Re: Vanagon-Mercedes wheel question
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 18 May 2005 23:29:12 +1200
  >Anyone happen to know which Mercedes models might use a 16" wheel with >23-28mm offset, and of course with the 5x112mm lug pattern...
• Re: 15" Wheels/Tires
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 4 Aug 2006 07:14:16 -0700
  ...Plain steel 15" wheels Mike On 8/2/06 6:34 AM, "Jeff Lincoln" <magikvw@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Ok so with all this wheel...
• Re: More on TR 16x7 steelies
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 24 Dec 2008 10:02:09 -0500
  At 09:39 AM 12/24/2008, mdrillock wrote... >The ball seat is not quite the same as stock 14" steel Vanagon wheels. >The...
• Eurovan wheels on a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 11 Feb 95 17:18:32 EST
  ...Cetin > > I've been told that 15" eurovan wheels will fit on vanagons. Is this true? > Could be a way to gain a bit...
• Re: any question for wheel
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 8 May 1997 11:57:03 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Though on the bright side, I guess it would build upper body strength constantly wrastlin' with a little strg wheel.... :<) chris
• Re: Oversize wheels for Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Mon, 3 Aug 1998 01:53:02 EDT
  I have 16" wheels on my syncro with 215-65-16 tires. I having no power loss ( a little up steep hills though ) or...
• Just got my SA 15" Alloys today, now what size tires?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Fong
  Fri, 10 Aug 2001 22:24:08 EDT
  Hi List, Just got my wheels today, yippee sort of. Bought 5 wheels and received 4 center caps, I wonder if I would have...
• Re: Bus wheels on a vanagon?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Dec 2002 00:23:04 EST
  In a message dated 12/9/02 3:13:13 PM Eastern Standard Time, jvol6321@POSTOFFICE.URI.EDU writes: > A question for the wheel...
• Alignment questions
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Thu, 10 Jun 2004 17:37:47 -0700
  You must be mindful of just arbitrarily resetting the steering wheel back to center by pulling it off, and straightening it up. The relation...
• rear wheel bearing revisited
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:15:57 -0700
  about a year after replacing a rear wheel bearing, it goes south. Inner bearing overheated (I think, looks that way) and I'm leaning...
• Re: Best Wheel Weights????? (Advice Needed, Stick-Ons)
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 3 Jan 2011 09:24:51 -0800
  ...Wheel Weights I don't have an answer for the original question but noticed in the news that as of 1 Jan lead wheel...
• Re: Help removing steering wheel
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Jun 1996 22:29:39
  >>and with your thighs pushing up on the >>wheel, smack it good with a hammer right on the nut. Repeat as necessary. >>Always worked...
• Re: Pics of RONAL wheels on EuroVan
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 23 Feb 2001 12:23:46 EST
  ...ronalusa.com/cars/cars_html/vw_eurovan.html > > those wheels at the top are repro's of the Audi A4 wheel. chris [text/html]
• Passat Wheels on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Wed, 5 Oct 2005 12:46:27 -0400
  ...He had Passat alloy wheels and they looked verrry nice! He said the centre had to be bored out and needed spacers. :( Anyone else...
• Re: Wheel alternatives...
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:34:05 -0400
  ...even 16" wheels were stock on the > vehicle, yet to make wheels of that size fit, one has to modify the wheel, > since the...
• Re: PDX Machine Shop Recommendation?
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Mon, 1 Feb 2010 16:33:04 -0500
  I think Scott may be talking about poor wheel balance due to uneven material removal, but something else to consider is how wheel balancing...
• Wheel studs, Passat wheels.
  Historical mailing list - Mike Ray
  Mon, 23 Aug 1999 11:06:17 -0400
  ...The two wheel drive need the spacers for the front wheels. I used them all the way around just to keep the wheels lined...
• Re: Ultimate Tall Tires was Re: New 15" wheels and tires for OTTO!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 29 Aug 1999 20:40:47 -0700
  My syncro has the OEM 16" wheels and they are 5.5" wide... I have P225/60 16s mounted on there with no problems...
• Re: vanagon off-road capable?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
  Tue, 21 Jul 1998 16:57:02 EDT
  ...But I once had the occasion to jack all four wheels off the ground, and sure enough, when you spun one wheel, the other...