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• Re: lithium based wheel bearing grease
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 21 May 2011 20:51:31 -0400
  Yes for the front wheel bearings. I was just concerned that rather broad and generic designation on the container might not be as accurate...
• 15" steel wheel deal
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 30 Dec 1998 12:54:00 EST
  I had a bunch of folks asked me if I could get 15" steel wheels when I got my 15" alloy wheels. Well now...
• Re: Rhein 15" Alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 12 Sep 1999 00:29:15 +0200
  Stuart MacMillan wrote: > Only if the wheel falls off while you are going fast, 'cause the brake > drum may come off too leaving you...
• SA Big Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Sat, 16 Mar 2002 11:51:43 -0600
  ...So I got this idea for cheap bigger wheels. It is my understanding the late model Passat and Audi A4 wheels will also fit...
• Re: Wheels & Deals
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 11 Jul 1998 13:43:06 EDT
  In a message dated 98-07-11 11:44:01 EDT, jeannemaly@EMAIL.MSN.COM writes: > How is the syncro wheel different from the...
• Re: more free rims, near San Diego - Irked by "rims"
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 11 Apr 2013 08:31:50 -0700
  ...rim is the the metallic part of the wheel tire is the rubber part of the wheel hub is the center part of the...
• Re: Wheel balancing
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 14 Jun 2007 22:23:16 -0700
  ...Wheel balancing The local tire shop does a great job on mine, steel wheels and alloys alike. Are your wheels round and straight?
• Re: Steering wheel cover?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:18:11 -0500
  We are a Wheelskins dealer, and offer all the colors and options on our website: http://secure.mycart.net/catalogs/catalog.asp?prodid=5191611...
• Vanagon Towing Solution
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Sep 1995 17:22:55 -0400
  ...MANUAL TRANSMISSION ( two wheel drive): 1. Towing with only FRONT wheels on the ground: Lock the wheels with an external wheel lock device. Do...
• Re: Steering wheel cover?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:06:50 -0700
  ...You can also enter the key word Wheelskins into your internet search engine to find a website that sells Wheelskins products." -----Original Message----- From...
• Fwd: Alloy wheels....again.....
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 3 Apr 1997 20:22:50 -0500 (EST)
  ...Audi 5000 TURBO wheels AND Vanagon Carat Alloy wheels are both 6J. The new Audi "A series" wheel is a 7J. Remember - the Audi...
• Re: Source for wheel spacers and extended bolt kits
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Mon, 17 May 2004 21:26:37 -0500
  >>Does any one have a source for wheel spacers (need 10 mm) and extended >>bolt kits/wheel lugs to fit our Vanagons? Chris, I...
• Re: Wheels...Again
  Historical mailing list - JAnet Andersen
  Thu, 9 Oct 1997 02:13:28 -0700
  The listed off set for MB wheels is the same as vanagons, running the other wheels is a personal decision< there always seem to...
• Seeking help picking new wheel for 87 GL
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Danrich
  Sun, 18 Jun 2000 09:24:48 -1000
  Seeking help picking new wheels for 87 GL I have the original alloy wheels but want to stay with the same 5 hole pattern...
• Re: Rhein 15" Alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 10 Sep 1999 13:58:12 -0700
  Only if the wheel falls off while you are going fast, 'cause the brake drum may come off too leaving you with only front...
• 15" Wheels Mercedes!!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Fisher
  Thu, 9 Sep 1999 22:51:12 +1000
  Hi guys, I made a remark sometime ago that the previous owner of my Syncro said the 15"wheels were Merc wheels. Well. I...
• Re: Wheel Offset
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 16 Feb 2001 14:10:04 -0500
  ...Wheel Offset Could someone refresh my memory on what exactly wheel offset numbers mean? For example, does a wheel of ET45 result in a...
• Re: Steering Wheel
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 15 Oct 2009 05:17:32 -0700
  On Tue, Oct 13, 2009 at 5:53 PM, Arthur,Dave <Dave.Arthur@nscc.ca> wrote: > Does a VW steering wheel from a Jetta...
• Regarding steel wheels
  Historical mailing list - Matt Bennett
  Tue, 10 Feb 2004 18:50:17 -0500
  I've never heard of Eurovan wheels that have an offset of 53mm. I'm not familiar with the offset on the steel wheels...
• Subject: Steal Wheels?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Bennett
  Tue, 10 Feb 2004 17:54:34 -0500
  I've never heard of Eurovan wheels that have an offset of 53mm. I'm not familiar with the offset on the steel wheels...
• Re: Will Rims off a New Beetle fit our Vanagons??
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sat, 22 Jan 2000 01:35:57 EST
  ...David Marshall says the New Beetle wheels are 5X100mm. The Mark Upton starts talking about machining the centers from 98+ Passat wheels. Now Eric...
• Re: GoWesty 16" Wheels
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Sun, 19 Sep 2004 13:01:30 -0700
  >BTW, IIRC Go Westy's wheels are NOT modified Mercedes alloys. They are >custom cats for GW in China to the Ronal pattern commonly...
• Alloy wheels at gowesty and EV wheels--ET depends on width
  Historical mailing list - Raul Cisneros
  Tue, 11 Dec 2001 17:12:29 EST
  In a message dated 12/11/01 11:49:57 AM, derekdrew@rcn.com writes: << So, in short, I would avoid the gowesty wheels...
• Wall street journal gives Vanagon wheel recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Todd.Last
  Wed, 15 Sep 2010 12:12:02 -0700
  ...Should I also replace the 14-inch wheels on my vehicle with 16-inch wheels? I'm told there is a greater choice of...
• Re: Audi 16 inch wheels
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 10 Mar 2000 12:42:54 -0800
  ...The tire size that is on the wheels now is 225/50zr16. These are nice looking wheels with five wide "spokes". Will these wheels...
• Re: Longer studs for 15" Wheels
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 10 Jan 2003 19:54:00 -0500
  In case it matters the 14" are stock steel wheels and the 15" are SA Rhein Wheels. Thanks, Chris ---- Original message ---- >Date: Fri, 10...
• Re: wheelbase size
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 23 Mar 2000 19:33:10 +0100
  ...PerL 87 Syncro 112i Lee Roesner wrote: > Am I seeing things or is the back wheelbase of a Vanagon narrower than > the front wheel...
• 15" or 16" wheels on the Syncro?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Uusitalo
  Mon, 4 Nov 1996 15:55:22 -0800
  ...Has anyone on the list upgraded their Syncro to 15" or 16" wheels? If so, what wheels were used and what are their specs...
• Re: Steering wheel question
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 10 Apr 2000 04:12:45 +0200
  Mark Mages wrote: > Does anyone know if any other VW steering wheels will > swap with the vanagon wheel without an adapter? I have a...
• wheels
  Historical mailing list - Scott Catlin
  Thu, 7 Sep 2000 10:06:00 -0700
  Hey all, I'm trying to use Tire Rack's interactive wheel fitment tool, but they have no option to look for wheels that...
• several sets SA 15" 'Starburst' wheels available again
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Wed, 13 Nov 2002 22:41:52 -0500
  I have a couple sets of these wheels I would like to sell, these are new, unblemished wheels with caps, 15" x 6'5...
• Re: How soft are alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 16 Jun 2004 16:05:49 -0500
  The wheel manufacturer should provide the tensile strength of the base metal and possibly the initiations of the wheels. I've seen lots of...
• Re: Steering Wheel Rasp grinding noise while turning
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 11 Nov 2006 23:45:39 EST
  In a message dated 11/11/06 2:35:24 PM Eastern Standard Time, rchannel@LAFSD.K12.CA.US writes: > have a steering wheel...
• Re: Boring steel wheels Another wheel and tire option.
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sat, 9 Jul 2016 18:09:38 -0400
  I like their comment about the wheels, "We would recommend purchasing a set or aftermarket lugs for these wheels to ensure the best fitment...
• Re: Tires and Wheels oh my.
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sat, 5 Feb 2022 18:13:33 -0800
  Has anyone fitted this wheel suggested by Dennis (Ultra Wheel Alpine 402S) on a Syncro? I'm curious if the center caps fit. If...
• Re: FS, Carat/Audi wheels with new tires
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 2 Feb 2004 14:15:32 EST
  In a message dated 2/2/04 2:08:35 PM Eastern Standard Time, vwgary@COMCAST.NET writes: > : > > > > what are "carat audi wheels"???? > > chris...
• FS: Alloy wheel & Tire
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 17 Aug 1997 10:45:34 -0700
  ...I have an alloy wheel and MXL 205/14 tire, was the spare on my 87 Syncro. The other four wheels were steel. This...
• 15" Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 27 Nov 1998 09:19:03 -0800
  Just out of curiosity, What tires are used in the SA Vanagons with 15" wheels? Are they the same diameter as the US Vanagons...
• Re: Need recomendations for new shocks for an '85 Vanagon-Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Thu, 6 Dec 2012 09:22:39 -0500
  ...Need recomendations for new shocks for an '85 Vanagon > > Are there actually reasonably priced wheels in that size? I looked at > those AR wheels...
• Re: Steering wheel cover?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Fri, 23 Jul 2010 09:45:56 -0700
  ...Steering wheel cover? We are a Wheelskins dealer, and offer all the colors and options on our website: http://secure.mycart.net/catalogs/catalog...
• Re: Re Mercedes Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Tue, 21 Feb 2006 18:42:57 +0000
  I have some 15" Mercedes 8 hole alloy wheels as spares and think bolt on spacer/adapters is a better way to go too...
• Wheels, Tires and the Laws of Physics
  Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
  Mon, 2 Nov 1998 11:14:50 -0800
  Pardon me for jumping in even though I don't have 16" wheels!!! We are comparing a 205/70-14 wheel and a 215...
• Re: Steering wheel cover?
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Fri, 23 Jul 2010 18:11:27 +0000
  ...Steering wheel cover? > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Do they make them for the bigger steering wheels on non PS models, > which I believe...
• Re: 15" steel wheels?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Tue, 19 Aug 2003 08:54:11 -0400
  http://www.tiico.com/Vanagon%20Accessories.htm Has 15" steel wheels $445 for 5 ($89 Each) or get alloys for an extra $71 per...
• Re: Steering Wheel !
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 10 Feb 1999 19:31:22 -0800
  I have a 13" Formuling France leather-wrapped wheel on my Westy and it is great. It does block the blinker and high-beam...
• Re: VW wheel compatibility (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - James
  Fri, 4 Dec 2015 13:28:05 -0500
  ...VW wheel compatibility (NVC) > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > I would be worried about the fact that the Vanagon takes wheels that are > probably...
• 85 GL steering wheel horn fun
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fortino
  Fri, 2 Feb 2001 12:41:21 -0500
  ohhh man what a Friday I pull into work start to park and my horn starts shorting out under the wheel?? hmmmm kill power...
• Re: Plastic wheel covers
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Wed, 17 Jun 2015 09:24:31 -0700
  Very glad to know that there's a justification for those pricey center caps as opposed to wheel covers! :-) Now, is it true that...
• Re: Correct hub caps
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 Jun 2005 01:39:25 EDT
  ...The kick was to get you to order the van with the alloys > '80-'81 - chrome moonies or spoked "wagon style" aluminum wheelcovers w...
• Ronal R9 wheels for VW T3: info
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 21 Jul 2001 12:08:37 +1200
  ...The wheels are not identical with >some AMG wheels also produced at that time. > >The technical specification for the R9 wheels are as follows...
• Go Jump...Re: Warning! Audi and Mercedes wheels are dangerous! (long)
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Wed, 25 Mar 1998 23:38:09 EST
  ...what can happen? there is no way for the wheels to fall off.. the van handles the same. have you ever run audi or...
• Re: Wheelskins Review
  Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
  Mon, 17 May 2010 14:56:24 -0700
  What is a wheelskins?? Thank you, Jay Lefstein. Sent from my mobile device. On May 17, 2010, at 1:47 PM, Loren Busch <starwagen...
• Re: wheel offset for vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 30 Mar 2004 18:12:53 EST
  ...I was wondering where I could get wheel offset information for 14,15,16,17 inch wheel diameters. Here: ET30-32 BenT Vanagon Cafe...
• Re: Steel wheels II
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 23 Jan 2007 02:54:18 EST
  ...know if 15" Passat wheels will work with the bigger Audi > front brakes? > > well passat wheels ARE audi wheels. so yes. '98 up of...
• Re: 944 Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Fri, 4 Apr 2014 21:59:17 -0700
  ...Some basic info about Vanagon wheels which has been rehashed many times before: 1) Vanagon's have a wheel bolt pattern of 5 x...
• 16 and 17 inch wheels.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 28 Dec 2014 11:26:35 -0500
  Here are links to the AR96T wheels. These prices include free shipping. Note these wheels are direct bolt on. Longer studs are not needed...
• Wheel Size (was Re: Bus Aquisition)
  Historical mailing list - rachel martin
  Sat, 6 Jan 1996 09:09:46 -0700 (MST)
  On Sat, 6 Jan 1996, JOHNSON THOMAS H wrote: > On Fri, 5 Jan 1996, Thom Fitzpatrick wrote: > > > > Only has 1 16" wheel (spare) > > A...
• Re: Audi Turbo wheels
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Apr 2002 23:40:56 EDT
  ...i took the cap along with the wheel to the machine shop and had them machine the wheels to accept the carat centercaps.. chris
• Re: Towing a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Wed, 7 Jul 1999 01:31:05 EDT
  ...MANUAL TRANSMISSION ( two wheel drive): 1. Towing with only FRONT wheels on the ground: Lock the wheels with an external wheel lock device. Do...
• Re: Paint code questions
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Tue, 27 Nov 2012 10:21:38 -0500
  For the carat alloy wheels, silver paint and clear coat can be ordered from Good Speed Motoring. http://www.goodspeedmotoring.com/aerolos-wheel-paints...