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• rims: pontiac g6 16"
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Thu, 31 Mar 2011 10:12:03 -0700
  anybody got any info on Pontiac G6 rims? they are 16" 5x112. I'm going to look at them tonight, but if someone has...
• Any listees with Ronal R-28 15" or 16" Rims?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Mon, 15 Nov 1999 19:28:00 -0800
  Listees, With all this chatter about wheels, does anyone out there have the Ronal R-28 15' or 16" rims on their Vanagons? Any...
• Re: "Steel Wheels" (Rolling Stones, road music content ??)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 9 Feb 2004 19:46:09 -0500
  Most (not all) of the stock 14" steel wheels on Vanagons were 5.5" wide rims. The 14" alloys on Vanagons were 6" rims...
• Re: Converting Vanagon to Audi 15" Rims
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Thu, 4 Feb 2010 18:11:53 -0700
  ...I know I've got non-factory rims, wondering now if the PO didn't address this issue and I might need to invest...
• Re: WANTED: winter tires
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Alden Pegden
  Tue, 23 Sep 2003 00:33:49 -0500
  ...Should I take these? So I know (or am guessing) that the rims won't fit my van, but will my rims take the...
• Re: Will Rims off a New Beetle fit our Vanagons??
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 21 Jan 2000 17:45:59 -0800
  ...At 12:02 PM 21/01/2000 -0800, Joel Cort wrote: >Hi Volks, > >I spotted some rims on Ebay and I was vondering if...
• Eurovan Wheels FIT Perfectly!!!
  Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
  Mon, 10 Dec 2001 22:26:44 -0800
  ...Okay, start calculating! I have taken a bunch of pictures of the rims on and off my syncro. I will post them tomorrow and...
• Re: Splittie with wrong size wheels
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Mar 1996 23:17:28 -0500
  ...My '54 came with 15" bug rims. How many people have buses with the original rims on them? My first split, a '59, also...
• Re: AW: 16" tires
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 27 Oct 1998 18:51:50 -0800
  Mine are the stock VW rims [ strange as there were never supposed to be any in Canada ]. At 15:59 10/27/98 EST...
• Re: Looking for 15" VW Bus Rims and tires
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Aug 2007 04:52:27 EDT
  ...But when I went to install my factory > steel 14" rims back on the van they wouldn't fit. I called the manufacturer and...
• Syncro 16" alignment for non-standard Rims
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 24 Jul 2006 13:29:14 -0700
  ...Also to further complicate matters, the rims are non-standard, they are Berbet 7.5J H2 rims (what ever H2 stands for) with massive...
• Re: was: Free Rims, now: I'll pay YOU to take'em
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:47:28 -0700
  ...Mark will pay me $10 to take four of his rims� Jason will give me at least 4 for free� (what a guy) Jeff...
• Re: Sorry, Another Question On the Audi Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Thu, 13 Jan 2011 20:19:02 -0500
  ...To answer you question, I upgraded to 16 inch rims coupled with 215/65/16 Hakka C's. The difference in ride is amazing...
• would 15" rims solve the dreaded tire problems??
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 20 Jul 2001 08:58:19 -0700
  Hey folks, would 15" rims solve the dreaded tire problems (as in lack of options and ease of finding tires)? Back to friday Cheers...
• Re: New Beetle tires/rims on 87 Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 May 2002 03:21:49 EDT
  ...r.collins@SYMPATICO.CA writes: > Anyone know if the new beetle rims/tires will fit an 87 westy? Bolt > pattern? Offset? Whether caliper will...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 07:53:19 -0600
  I have a '84 vanagon with OEM rims, but Nokian Haakkapallitas (or however you spell it) simply can't be beat (but might be...
• Re: Ronal R9 ET35
  Historical mailing list - mario m
  Tue, 28 Mar 2006 22:17:04 -0800
  ...It seems that all of the answers involve rims that are 7 1/2" wide with a ET35- mine are 7" wide with a...
• Re: Wheel alternatives...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 13 Sep 2009 14:10:33 -0700
  ...But VW OEM rims have that large bore in the first place. > If that makes Audi rims unsafe the OEM alloy rims are unsafe...
• Re: wheels
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 16 Nov 2010 22:01:28 -0800
  ...WIll they fit my 85 Westfalia? Yes I know the tires aren't appropriate - I'm mostly looking for rims. > > 4 rims and tires...
• FREE (Portland OR): 4 mounted Michelin X truck tires on stock 14" steel rims
  Historical mailing list - C B
  Fri, 8 Oct 2010 15:19:21 -0700
  ...Were adequate freeway tires until replaced with Audi cast rims and Geolandar A/T tires. You pick up in SE Portland. -- Bretts 1983 1...
• 15 in. rims
  Historical mailing list - Bob Berkemer
  Sat, 27 May 2000 16:31:43 -0500
  I've been wondering about these 15 inch steel rims off a Passat as well. Do they have the proper offset for the vanagon...
• Re: audi turbo rims maching bigger holes....san diego
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 14 Sep 2001 23:28:46 EDT
  ...do the work at > $45 each....OUCH! > i had my audi rims machined for $10 each. that guy is nuts.. find another machine shop...
• Free Vanagon Rims & Tires Stock 14" N. Virginia
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Wed, 10 Dec 2008 13:27:30 +0000
  Subject lines says it all, 4 stock Vanagon rims, with Goodyear passenger car tires, free. I am in Round Hill, Virginia, about 50 miles...
• Re: Set Of 4 Vanagon Alloy Rims For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Wed, 16 Mar 2011 21:39:11 -0700
  ...I have 4 Vanagon alloy rims, two > with tires, two without. Tires are nearly new snow tires, about 1,000 > miles on them. Rims...
• vanagon - warm air please!!
  Historical mailing list - Jayson Adams
  Wed, 22 Jan 2003 13:36:59 -0600
  ...What is the problem and where should I start looking to see what is wrong? 2)The vanagon has the original rims on it...
• Re: There's a New Wheel in Town... Almost
  Historical mailing list - Howard Allen
  Wed, 12 Oct 2005 11:22:12 -0400
  ...Larger tires and rims can add weight and unsprung weight is the culprit to be concerned about in terms of handling and suspension wear...
• Re: 14" steel rims
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sat, 4 Apr 2015 15:58:08 -0700
  ...all who responded but the quest is ended. > > Got five 14" rims that will be sand blasted, painted and clear coated before tires and...
• Synchro Wheels and Winch Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Pat Rabun
  Sun, 6 Dec 1998 11:15:37 -0600
  ...Can 16" rims be used on a U.S. spec. synchro without problems.Additionally, is there a sorce for the original VW rims that...
• wheel question
  Historical mailing list - Matt Greenwell
  Tue, 11 Apr 2000 00:06:06 -0400
  does anyone know if audi 5000 quatro turbo 15" rims will fit a vanagon? (correct bolt pattern and offset)? while i'm at it...
• 2000 Jetta rims on a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tim Belanger
  Tue, 20 Jun 2000 10:53:42 EDT
  ...Does anyone know if the 15" will fit on an 87 Wolfsburg? I have heard people talking about the new Passat rims fitting, but...
• Re: Wheel alternatives...
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sun, 13 Sep 2009 20:15:42 -0700
  ...But > VW OEM rims have that large bore in the first place. > If that makes Audi > rims unsafe the OEM alloy rims are unsafe...
• Re: Set Of 4 Vanagon Alloy Rims For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:09:50 -0700
  ...I have 4 Vanagon alloy rims, two > with tires, two without. Tires are nearly new snow tires, about 1,000 > miles on them. Rims...
• Re: ? lug nuts for stock alloy rims: where to find?
  Historical mailing list - J.W.Brier
  Fri, 27 Mar 1998 22:44:33 +0100
  > Is there an alternative to the stock lug lug nuts for the late model Vanagon alloy rims available. I just called my local dealer...
• Re: 15" Audi rims
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 Apr 1999 23:02:09 EDT
  ...I checked the rims for fit on the rear but neglected to check the front. The result is that the rims are not even...
• Re: 15" steel wheels ?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 2 Jun 2008 08:19:18 -0700
  ...I'm upgrading my MB to 334mm Brembos and need > to > step up to 17" rims, so now I have too many 16" rims...
• Re: Do rims off a MEKUR fit our vans?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 12 Apr 1999 16:25:58 +0200
  Joel Cort wrote: > Listees, > > I recall reading that very few other manufactured rims > will fit in the bolt patterns of the Vanagon. One of...
• Re: 2006 Volvo V70 wagon 17" rims
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Fri, 12 Sep 2014 09:43:25 -0300
  ...On 12-Sep-2014, at 09:21, Harry Hoffman wrote: > Hi All, > > Anyone know if the 17� rims from a '06 Volvo v70 will...
• Re: more free rims, near San Diego - Irked by "rims"
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:19:32 -0700
  David Beierl without his hat on scribbled: You may stop holding your breath. It's 0430 Friday morning in Saigon just now. Of course...
• Re: Audi Turbo wheels on a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 03 Feb 1997 10:58:02 +0200
  The AUDI Turbo rims are sized to 6.5 J 15 ET 45 and I would love to put them onto my Camper. But...
• 15 inch wheels and offset (non) 'problem'
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Wed, 6 Jan 1999 11:00:39 +0100
  ...I know that you will see this different, but I'm not allowed to mount the Audi rims. The EV rims are designed for...
• Re: more free rims, near San Diego - Irked by "rims"
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 11 Apr 2013 09:33:26 -0400
  ...more free rims, near San Diego > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Date: Wednesday, April 10, 2013, 3:08 PM > > I also have a couple...
• Re: Tires - Why oh why NOT?
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sun, 15 Mar 2009 10:44:05 -0700
  ...For the record, I do believe anyone running 14" rims should have reinforced sidewalls...but, I think that's an entirely inappropriate rim size...
• Re: squeeks
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Mar 2000 15:52:38 EST
  ...Since I have changed to 15" rims, the squeaks have gone. My rolling radius is about the same as with my 14" rims so...
• Tires (oh, yes)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 21 Sep 2005 11:13:26 -0400
  Well, really I was switching rims. However I had different tires on my other rims, so I figured I'd say something about them...
• Re: Alloy rim question
  Historical mailing list - Russell, William
  Wed, 29 May 2002 16:40:58 -0400
  ...Besides aesthetics (and perhaps weight), are there any advantages to stock alloy VW rims over steel ones? I have an opportunity to buy 4...
• Sorry, Another Question On the Audi Wheels
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Thu, 13 Jan 2011 23:01:57 +0000
  OK, after all this, and finding a machine shop 30 miles away that would do the rims, I called the machine shop again that...
• Re: Mercedes Wheels
  Historical mailing list - John Welsh
  Mon, 2 Nov 1998 23:08:29 +0000
  Michael Sullivan wrote: > ...my 14x7" rims have an > offset of ET23, which is close enough. Michael, What are those rims and where did you...
• Audi 5000 Turbo Rims
  Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
  Fri, 25 Jun 1999 11:19:55 -0400
  I've got a line on a set of rims for a nice price. I was wondering if, other than getting the center hole...
• Re: Machine shop in Sacramento to machine Audi rims
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Sat, 18 Nov 2000 09:30:07 -0800
  ...Robert Zezoff wrote: > Does anyone know of a machine shop in the Sacramento area who will machine > the Audi allowy rims for hte Westy??
• need 2 14" standard rims for 87 gl
  Historical mailing list - Ed DeBolt
  Mon, 11 Dec 2000 20:08:14 -0800
  Hi I'm in the market for 2 straight and round 14" rims for my vanagon. I'm in nevada and don't care...
• Repost: Free: 14 inch Vanagon Rims
  Historical mailing list - DB
  Wed, 31 Mar 2004 20:44:32 -0500
  ...I have four 14 inch steel rims off my Vanagon. They are free, as long as who ever wants them picks them up. I...
• Will Scirocco Rims Fit My Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Frank
  Sat, 24 Jan 2004 23:29:52 -0500
  ...Can anyone confirm this? Is the offset the same and should these rims be strong enough for the bus? TIA. Frank
• Re: rhein rims
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 1 Jun 2009 00:10:01 -0400
  ...rhein rims > > I'm a syncro guy not a 2wd guy. I believe that the studs on the rear > are the same length in...
• Re: Center Bore Machining.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 8 May 2010 23:21:57 -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: [vanagon] FS: 15" and 16" alloys for the vanagon...CHEAP..$150 for all four
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:47:00 EDT
  In a message dated 10/13/08 8:06:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, gruengeist@GMAIL.COM writes: > I have those rims on my...
• Re: Audi 5000 Turbo Rims
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 26 Jun 1999 16:00:07 +0200
  ...dust cup rim. > Larry I guess this is different whether you are mounting the rims on a Syncro or 2wd. PerL 'couple of Syncros
• Re: 14" 15" and 16" oh my!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 5 May 2001 10:12:39 EDT
  I have 15" SA Alloy rims on my '91 Carat Vanagon. I am running BF Goodrich TAs that are 215 65 R15. I love...
• HELP! Audi 5000 Turbo alloy rims won't fit on Vanagon... BenT
  Historical mailing list - Yoel and Tina Crane
  Thu, 16 Sep 2004 16:27:54 -0700
  ...Can someone refer us to a shop that can make the mods to our Audi 5000 rims? BenT's site had information on someone...
• Re: more free rims, near San Diego - Irked by "rims"
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 11 Apr 2013 08:31:50 -0700
  ...more free rims, near San Diego > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Date: Wednesday, April 10, 2013, 3:08 PM > > I also have a couple...
• Un-deletable, was -Re: Now who was that?
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Wed, 23 Mar 2011 15:48:29 -0700
  ...A kind member wrote back > with a set of CLK rims and a set of after-market 18" rims complete with > tires that would...