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• Re: for those of you running the 15" South African Alloys...
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Mon, 13 Aug 2001 09:28:51 -0400
  ...dont put wheel weights on the inside lip (typical crimp on rim style) of the front wheels....they come incredibly close to the control...
• Re: Wheel Covers
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 24 Aug 2005 13:17:10 EDT
  ...This was > designed by my now college aged daughter to drive between home and UAB. > > If anyone has a set of full wheel covers...
• Re: [Syncro] Wheel Weight Data Observations
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Sat, 8 Dec 2001 19:54:31 -0800
  ...For those who have sent me wheel > inquiries in the last two weeks regarding joining the > 16" wheel purchase or 15" wheels, I will...
• Re: New 15in wheels
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Fri, 12 Nov 1999 09:16:01 -0700
  ...If the Vanagon needs special tires why should we assume it can use any wheel? This is the first relevant and rational post on...
• Re: Anyone try THIS stuff on their LP Tank?
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Tue, 17 Jun 2003 21:16:43 -0400
  > tanks or wheel wells that get blasted with rocks > daily. Oh, and Epoxy paint will melt POR-15 > Topcoat.....so a thick rubberized coating...
• Using a ramp
  Historical mailing list - Harold Harper
  Mon, 20 Oct 2003 17:47:42 -0400
  ...What is the accepted or usual method of using ramps--behind the rear wheels or in front of the rear wheels? Of course, I...
• Re: Buying a Van - Bought a Van
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 23 Apr 2011 10:44:57 EDT
  ...steering wheel is upside down (or 180 degrees off), just remove horn pad and nut (make sure front wheels are straight first) and remove...
• lost front wheel bearing cap!
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Tue, 22 Jul 2003 17:21:29 -0400
  I the process of breaking my sway bar connector rod, and loosing a hub cap, I also lost a front wheel bearing grease cap...
• Porsche wheels advice needed
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 12 Nov 2003 10:35:10 -0500
  I ran across a set of Porsche 928 wheels and wouldn't mind putting them on my Vanagon. They're 16x7 in size. Is...
• Vanagon-Mercedes wheel question
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Tue, 17 May 2005 15:41:22 -0700
  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: There's a New Wheel in Town... NEW PICTURE
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Wed, 12 Oct 2005 23:08:49 -0700
  >>> -----Original Message----- >>> We're bringing in a new alloy wheel from Germany. It's a direct bolt on >>> for the Vanagon and Syncro (even...
• Re: Wheel alternatives...
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 12 Sep 2009 23:19:15 -0600
  ...I > later found a wheel shop in Denver that machines them for $20/wheel. Oh > well. > > Dave in Denver > >
• Re: Lugs Or Nuts (Cont'd)
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Thu, 29 Sep 94 20:07:45 CDT
  ...front wheels - lug bolts. rear wheels - studs and lug nuts. i thought that was the way ALL the vanagons were, from 1980 onward. now...
• 15" Alloy Wheel Deal Part 2
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 27 Nov 1998 11:43:45 EST
  OK folks I would like to thank everyone for making my last alloy wheel deal a success and I am sold out of that...
• Re: wheels binding update
  Historical mailing list - kfilc
  Sat, 25 Oct 2003 13:50:32 -0000
  ...i have the whole > > wheel hub assmebly back together. with the wheel nut tightened the wheel > > turns very difficultly, you need two hands to...
• Re: Wheels, a different perspective?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 20 Mar 2014 12:38:12 -0500
  ...I do like the Merc wheels... >> >> Here's what I'm wondering about: Can you, or should you, get alloy wheels >> that are lighter...
• Re: Inject grease into rear wheel bearings w/o disassembly?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:58:43 -0500
  Oops just noticed that this is about WHEEL bearings not CV BEARINGS. Please forgive the oversight. Jim On Mon, Jul 20, 2009 at 7...
• Re: More on Syncro tires.
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Thu, 8 Feb 2007 14:26:22 -0500
  Jeff, I'll assume the steel Porsche wheels are 15", will fit the Syncro, and that a plethora is 5 or more. If so...
• Re: [T2] Aluminum jalousie window cleaning
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 6 Mar 2014 19:50:11 -0800
  You might also try a drill motor with a buffing wheel.. There are also various "detailing" cloth wheels that make a shine really easy...
• Want new wheels/Rims for 82 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Apr 95 10:08:04 PDT
  ...are their other Cars/Trucks with the same bolt-hole pattern that I can get wheels for? I cant seem to find any nice...
• Re: Alloy Wheels - again!
  Historical mailing list - Bob Marshburn
  Thu, 13 Mar 1997 22:48:42 -0800
  ...At 01:25 PM 3/13/97 -0600, you wrote: >QUESTIONS: > >Are they correct in saying that the Borbet wheels are "correct" for the...
• horn wiring
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Feb 1997 10:48:11 -0800
  ...Next I checked the connections in the steering wheel and found that the connection inside the s/wheel was not making good contact. So...
• Re: alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - Chet Douglas
  Wed, 13 Aug 1997 08:56:19 -0700
  ...These wheels require no machining and are rated to carry vanagon loads. Not sure some of these other wheels that are being mentioned are...
• Re: Vanagon-Mercedes wheel question
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 18 May 2005 03:06:36 EDT
  ...Thanks for any info. > > IIRC most of the late model (mid 90's up) E Class uses 16" wheels... where's Ben Tan? he...
• Re: Horn problem
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 13 Jul 2015 09:19:19 -0700
  ...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: BRMs for Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 18 Mar 2011 12:25:38 -0700
  ...I"m picky, yes, but the wheels do not actually fit perfectly. The 'fit' ....but not like a real vangaon wheel does. they look...
• Re: Oversize wheels for Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 2 Aug 1998 00:14:00 -0400
  ...Oversize wheels for Syncro I know there's been discussion, but couldn't find the info in the archives. SO What aftermarket wheels are...
• Question about Mitsubishi 3000 Wheels - Again
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Tue, 14 Dec 1999 18:36:22 -0800
  Listees I recall some discussion on wheels, lots of wheels of different types. lots of tires too. More specifically I have a question about...
• WTB: Black Non-Power Steering Steering Wheel
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Wed, 8 Oct 2003 20:40:02 -0500
  Howdy From Texas, I am interested in finding a VERY nice, black steering wheel from a non-power steering Vanagon. It must be non...
• Re: lug nut torque?
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Mon, 11 Jul 2005 10:02:05 -0600
  > I do not allow tire stores to mount my wheels to the vehicle unless I am > right there to ensure proper torque is applied...
• Re: Will the wheel fall off?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Mon, 1 May 2006 15:01:10 +0000
  ...I think they supposed to have about 10 turns, but I only have 6 turns on my rear wheels and they have been like...
• RE: Alloy wheel deal
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 3 Feb 1997 18:32:25 +0000
  > Actually, a little more than 10mm is sufficient too, because it does work. > > Audi 5000/200 turbo alloy wheel: 6Jx15 H2 ET45 > > Vanagon "Carat...
• Re: HUB Caps and Bolt Covers.
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Thu, 18 Dec 1997 11:47:23 -0800
  Dan, Sounds like the stock wheels on the early Vanagon models, although I saw some on an '86 or '87 once. I'm not...
• Re: Rear Wheel bearing...diagnostic question..
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 15 Jul 2011 18:40:04 -0700
  ...as for play at the wheel.. with wheel/tire on .. and tilted it top to bottom .. a 'sold 1/8th inch' would be pushing...
• Re: 15" or 16" wheels on the Syncro?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Nov 1996 20:53:32 -0500
  ...Also, if you're doing much driving in low gear (like off-road or trying to get unstuuck) then adding larger sized wheels will...
• Re: Sorry, Another Question On the Audi Wheels
  Historical mailing list - David Vickery
  Fri, 14 Jan 2011 08:08:51 -0800
  I recall seeing in a samba post (or maybe here) the exact measurements for the grease caps and hubs and how much wheel material...
• Re: 16" Wheels?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 22 Jul 2003 22:25:39 -0600
  ...16" Wheels? > >Date: Tue, 22 Jul 2003 09:01:11 EDT > > > >Hi All, > >Has anyone installed 16" wheels on their two wheel drive? > >If...
• Re: Horn problem
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 13 Jul 2015 09:00:55 -0500
  Check the ground connector spade terminal down near the floor and the ring/finger assembly on the back of the steering wheel and on...
• Re: There's a New Wheel in Town... NEW PICTURE
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Wed, 12 Oct 2005 17:32:25 -0700
  What's the load rating of these wheels? :>) Tim ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jeffrey Schwaia" To: Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2005 2:48 PM Subject...
• Re: FS: 17" wheels and tires $120 Asheville, NC
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:46:12 -0800
  I had some Benz 17 inch wheels.......aftermarket wheels that fit mercedes...... need to be careful that they're not so wide the sliding...
• Re: Advice, questions, help request
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Mon, 6 Dec 2010 11:03:34 -0500
  What the heck is wrong with using yer steering wheel to lever yourself in? It works for me. Problem I have now is that...
• Re: Wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 May 1996 19:51:29 -0400
  ...I would >like to know of a good source for wheel bearings. I would prefer not to use >the dealer for obvious reasons. I...
• still have alloy wheels for sale $50 each
  Historical mailing list - Chris Turner
  Mon, 20 Oct 1997 20:38:42 -0400
  ...still have alloy wheels for sale $50 each Date: 97-10-19 13:08:28 EDT From: JordanVw To: vanagon@gerry.sdsc.edu $200...
• Re: synchro wheels on my '82?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 23:48:38 EST
  In a message dated 2/17/00 11:34:42 PM Eastern Standard Time, jgorfine@VT.EDU writes: << will wheels from a synchro fit...
• Re: Alternative Steering Wheels
  Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
  Thu, 3 Oct 2002 15:42:34 -0400
  Recollection is that the A2 J/G steering wheel fits, but is about 3" smaller diameter, so bring your Popeye arms for steering. Bringing...
• Re: SA 15" alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 12 Jun 2006 12:57:35 EDT
  ...carat centercap) the carat2 style : (five spoke, looks like the audi A4 wheel, exposed lugs and uses small o.e. carat centercap) and the...
• Re: Red wheel bearing grease?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 15:41:01 -0600
  ...Red wheel bearing grease? Is there a red wheel bearing grease? Mark '82 Westy
• finding bad syncro wheel bearing
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Mar 1996 12:06:38 -0800
  Would it put too much stress on the center differential to just jack up one wheel at a time and put it in gear...
• Re: New 15in wheels
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Thu, 11 Nov 1999 21:55:34 -0500
  ...The factor of safety for wheels has to be at least 2-3. Shouldn't have any problem. > -------------------------------------------- > Surely its unsafe to put a...
• steering wheel question
  Historical mailing list - Mark Seifert
  Wed, 31 Mar 2004 17:21:02 -0800
  do the earlier model vanagons (1980 - 1985) have a slightly bigger steering wheel? every one i've seen looks like it has a bigger...
• FS-Full set of stock vanagon steel rims + disk style wheel covers
  Historical mailing list - JR Denton
  Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:42:57 -0400
  For Sale- Full set of 5 vanagon steel rims (no tires), 4 stock disc style wheel covers......make an offer. I have upgraded to...
• FAUX-wheel drive
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Alfonso
  Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:41:50 -0700
  ...A syncro friend o'mine dubbed it a "faux wheel drive". Measures 18 inches front and 18.5 rear (fender lip to wheel center...
• Red wheel bearing grease?
  Historical mailing list - Mark L. Hineline
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 12:53:34 -0800
  Is there a red wheel bearing grease? Mark '82 Westy
• wheel chair lift
  Historical mailing list - John Koyle
  Mon, 21 Jul 2003 15:46:45 -0400
  wheel chair lift fs used. removed from 83 vanagon 500.00
• Rear Wheel Bearings
  Historical mailing list - Paul & Becky Oliver
  Wed, 3 Mar 2004 15:35:33 -0600
  Need rear wheel bearings and seals for a 85 vanagon, Paul
• Re: 15" or 16" Wheels?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 17 Apr 2017 14:18:45 -0600
  Actually WheelSize doesn't come into play on How Much Work Your Eng' has to do ~ It is the Overall Tire Outside Dimension that...
• Re: [syncro.org] Wheel offset
  Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
  Sun, 6 Mar 2005 14:44:00 -0600
  ...I have run Audi >wheels on my 2wd before, ET45. With the correct fitting VW South African >15" wheels available for the last several...
• Re: Source for longer wheel bolts & studs?
  Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
  Thu, 15 Jul 2010 20:34:33 -0700
  ...On Jul 15, 2010, at 8:16 PM, Shawn Wright <vwdiesels@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Ok, so I got some EV wheels, 15x6 ET55, which...
• Re: FS Vanagon Alloy Wheels $500
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Tue, 29 Sep 1998 01:23:37 EDT
  In a message dated 98-09-28 22:05:39 EDT, KENWILFY@aol.com writes: > I have had alot of interest in these wheels...
• NaSTy CV joint removal
  Historical mailing list - Steve Elfelt
  Fri, 3 Dec 1999 20:10:34 -0500
  ...If I free the tranny-side cv joint, and rip the wheel and brake apart, can I pull the wheel off the car with...