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• Re: New 15" wheels
  Historical mailing list - Michael J. Gilpatrick
  Tue, 9 Nov 1999 18:49:03 -0500
  ...These rims would be 6 1/2" wide. >The offset would be the same as our 14" rims, >with the extra 1" width equily...
• Re: Cheaper Rims? (was FS: SA wheels 6.5Jx15 ET 30)
  Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
  Tue, 1 Aug 2006 19:00:47 -0500
  ...Cheaper Rims? (was FS: SA wheels 6.5Jx15 ET 30) > > Any other cheaper why to get 15" correct fitment Rims?
• Re: hubcaps (wheel covers)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 21 May 1997 23:22:35 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I got the idea from another Vanagon I saw where the owner painted the steel rims the same color as the van, put the...
• Busses by the Depot -- Rims/Tires for sale
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Tue, 25 Sep 2012 09:10:48 -0400
  Hi All, If anyone coming to Busses by the Depot is interested in buying a set of 4 '89 Carat rims and Tires (with...
• Re: Someone was looking for Ghia convertables?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 4 Nov 1994 09:00:03 -0800
  ...New 1776 chrm rims $2000 (408) 356 4308 VW '72 Ghia, red Convert. Like New New eng & inter. $6900 408 662 3619 Ohhh 2K...
• Re: Wheel size - 1987 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 5 May 2013 19:41:05 -0700
  ...mysyncrowesty.com > > My question is what is better small rims or big rims? This vehicle comes with 14" rims and 27" tires. I'm...
• Re: 27x8.5R14 Tires
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Sat, 22 Feb 2003 19:43:59 -0500
  ...I'll have a tech article on my site this weekend with MB part #'s for the 14x6" and 14x6.5" steel rims. They...
• Re: more free rims, near San Diego - Irked by "rims"
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:06:53 -0700
  Ya, but I bet if you drove a real VW bus you wouldn't go callin it a Vanagon, woodja? On Thu, Apr 11...
• 16" rims
  Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
  Wed, 8 Dec 1999 10:47:46 -0500
  I finally got a price from the VW dealership for 16" Vanagon steel rims. Not as bad as I expected. 150$CDN for 2...
• Re: Audi 16 inch wheels, Ronal Rims fit!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Sun, 12 Mar 2000 13:46:35 EST
  ...The rims are the ones >that Mercedes used to put on all there AMG editions back in the 80's. They youch! I can...
• Anyone running - Audi 5000 quatro turbo 6-spoke rims (ET-45)
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sun, 21 Jan 2007 05:17:08 -0800
  I test fit a set of these rims on an 87 Syncro according to the Vanagon.com info page and was wondering if anyone...
• 15" Alloy Wheel Sale!!! List Special
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Aug 2001 17:49:21 EDT
  I got some really good prices on my 15" Sunburst alloy rims the last time I bought them so I am going to pass...
• Re: wheels
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 16 Nov 2010 22:58:07 -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...
• Re: 15 inches wheels
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Baker
  Thu, 22 Oct 1998 11:19:50 -0600
  With reference to the 15 inch rims i have an 86 syncro 16 inch model number but it's running 14 inch rims. i...
• Re: Lug Bolts / Nuts for Alloys The Same?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 Aug 2001 12:31:08 EDT
  ...The steel rims have a round seat and so if you use steel hardware with the alloy rims instead of having an even distribution...
• Re: Any interest in cheap 15" alloy rims?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 24 Oct 2002 20:20:30 EDT
  In a message dated 10/24/02 5:26:53 PM Eastern Daylight Time, kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET writes: > I bought some TSW rims in...
• Re: WTB 15" South Africa rims
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Fri, 9 Dec 2005 17:12:11 -0900
  ...WTB 15" South Africa rims To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > I'm looking to purchase 4 15" south African rims. > I recently acquired 4...
• Re: Bay window bus rims on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 21 Jun 2021 18:51:20 -0400
  ...16:55: > > Recently read an article stating Vanagon rims are a direct fit on the Œ71 - > Œ79 bay window bus. > > Is the reverse true...
• Re: Mercedes rims ET48 - bad idea?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 26 Feb 2005 17:06:12 -0700
  ...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: 15" Audi rims (for Vanagon) - set of four in Portland, OR
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Sep 2006 01:13:02 EDT
  ...They > are in WONDERFUL shape - as close to blemishless as used > rims can be. Comes with all 4 center caps, one of which > has...
• =?us-ascii?Q?Wanted;_stock_steel_Vanagon_rims_-_Northern_New_England_?=
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Thu, 6 Jan 2005 15:47:40 -0500
  I'm planning on installing 4 new snow tires on my 85 Westfalia and I would like to install them on their own rims...
• Re: A Little Help with Rims
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 19 May 2011 07:17:27 -0700
  ...I have read a lot about the ET23 > Rims and I am still confused. I know they sell a lot of these rims but...
• Re: 185 XZX's good for a camper?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Apr 1995 09:45:43 -0500 (CDT)
  ...now - does one need new rims to switch > to a different size like this? (They don't have rims - the van was totaled > and...
• Re: [vanagon] FS: 15" and 16" alloys for the vanagon...CHEAP..$150 for all four
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:56:26 -0700
  I have those rims on my Audi, and really love 'em. So, is it easiest to convert Audi or Mercedes rims over to a...
• Re: Sorry, Another Question On the Audi Wheels
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:38:23 +0000
  ...No 22" rims with rubber band width tires for me, I think that looks stupid and it makes the vehicle ride like a stage...
• Re: New 15" wheels
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Tue, 9 Nov 1999 11:52:31 -0800
  Yeah, I could use an inexpensive set of 15" rims also. But I would only get them if they are standard width. The space...
• Westy tires
  Historical mailing list - Trooz
  Sun, 1 Dec 2002 15:15:48 -0800
  According to the XCA specs at the Tire Rack, 205/75R14 D will fit 5.5 inch to 6.5 inch rims. http://www...
• Re: sprinter rims
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 20 Apr 2005 13:09:49 -0600
  On 4/20/05 11:39, "patrick" <appin@DISTRIBUTEL.NET> wrote: > Has anybody out there tried to mount sprinter rims on the vanagon or...
• Re: Go Westy's 16" wheel offset ?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 6 Feb 2006 16:01:35 -0800
  Is that really true, GoWesty is selling 7.5" wide rims with ET30? Hard to believe with that width but if it is a...
• Re: New 15" wheels
  Historical mailing list - Jon Seymour & Barbara Dykes
  Tue, 9 Nov 1999 11:08:03 -0800
  ...These rims would be 6 1/2" wide. > The offset would be the same as our 14" rims, > with the extra 1" width equily...
• Re: Tire Question / low profile tires
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Thu, 23 Sep 2004 10:57:59 -0400
  An interesting side effect (no pun intended) of larger rims and tires, seldom discussed, is rotational inertia. One of the Canadian autosport type shows...
• Re: Will these fit? FS: 16" Audi Rims with Pretty much brand new Yokohoma Winter Tires - $ - $600
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 19 Nov 2007 22:22:35 -0500
  ...16" Audi Rims with Pretty much brand new Yokohoma Winter Tires - $ - $600 On Craigslist vancouver FS: 16" Audi Rims with Pretty much brand new...
• Re: [DIESEL] WTB steel rims for A3
  Historical mailing list - James Hansen
  Thu, 4 Jan 2001 00:24:35 -0600
  ...They have take off rims that were used for shipping and when people want alloys. I purchased mine for Can$25 each with the...
• Re: more free rims, near San Diego - Irked by "rims"
  Historical mailing list - Mike Bucchino Sr
  Thu, 11 Apr 2013 09:44:03 -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: was: Free Rims, now: I'll pay YOU to take'em
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 11 Apr 2013 07:00:13 -0700
  Phil, I have about 8 steel rims here on the island! Don't pass up on this solid gold, blue chip, once-in-a...
• Re: Set Of 4 Vanagon Alloy Rims For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Pete O
  Thu, 17 Mar 2011 07:19:02 -0400
  ...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: 15" rim needed for 91 syncro spare
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 27 May 2006 00:19:42 EDT
  ...The rims are "Prime" brand, the inside of the > rims say "Offset" and then a 7 digit number "2791556". I assume > that's the...
• Re: Advantages vs. disadvantage of alloy rims
  Historical mailing list - GMBulley
  Thu, 26 Mar 1998 21:14:24 EST
  ...the pro's and con's of alloy rather than steel rims. >> Alloys tend to be lighter and more fancy, if that is your...
• Re: [syncro.org] Wheel offset
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 6 Mar 2005 08:04:03 -0800
  Tim, Are you sure your stock steel rims are ET38? All my steel Vanagon rims are ET30. BenT On Sun, 6 Mar 2005 07...
• Re: 15" audi wheels with tires Seattle CL $150
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Tue, 28 Aug 2007 09:53:32 -0700
  ...I won't use such Passat rims on Vanagon. The rims from Audi 5000 look more beefed and definitely heavier. There was a post...
• Re: ? lug nuts for stock alloy rims: where to find?
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Sat, 28 Mar 1998 08:41:44 EST
  ...the stock lug lug nuts for the late model Vanagon alloy rims available. I just called my local dealer's parts dept and their...
• rims for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 6 Feb 1999 12:59:34 EST
  I am currently selling a set (5) of the alloy vanagon rims. The five spoke variety that came on Carats and others. They have...
• Re: OLDER RIMS FITTING NEWER WESTY
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 11 Nov 2002 20:40:23 -0600
  ...OLDER RIMS FITTING NEWER WESTY > > > > Mike, they look like stock steel rims. I assumed its a 66 Westy by > the > year on the tail...
• Re: Rim recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 14 Sep 2008 04:46:26 +0000
  ...Good tires on both size rims are Nokian CS's. Excellent tire. I have BFG Radial T/A KO's on CV900 rims in...
• Re: New 15" wheels
  Historical mailing list - Robyn Rudisill
  Tue, 9 Nov 1999 11:35:18 -0800
  ...These rims would be 6 1/2" wide. >The offset would be the same as our 14" rims, >with the extra 1" width equily...
• Re: BRM 15 " rims
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 19 Nov 2003 07:06:45 -0500
  You can get almost all after market rims drilled to fit any vehicle. The trick is to get them with all the right specs...
• Re: 15" audi wheels with tires Seattle CL $150
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Mon, 27 Aug 2007 14:49:35 -0700
  ...Be aware that these rims are 15x6. They are a bit narrower. I would use 15x7 or 15x7.5 rims. But 15x6 will work...
• WTB - 16 inch rims
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Sun, 25 Jul 2010 11:19:44 -0400
  Hello all, I'm looking for a set of 16 inch rims for my 1991 GL. I'd like them to be ready to...
• Re: Wheel alternatives...
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sun, 13 Sep 2009 19:52:37 -0700
  You can use VW Passat steel rims. 15x7 ET-45. Need to grind a little out of the center bores. They are very strong...
• Re: Rims and jacking.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 15 Apr 1997 23:57:21 -0300 (ADT)
  >Are the 5.1/2Jx14 rims the same ? yes, identical. > >Where should i apply a trolley jack if want to lift the frontend of...
• Tires for 15" rims
  Historical mailing list - John Langowski
  Mon, 8 Mar 1999 12:44:40 -0600
  Hello all, I'm wondering if anyone out there that has gone to 15" rims has a favorite tire to recommend? Particularly for a...
• Re: more free rims, near San Diego - Irked by "rims"
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:28:00 -0700
  On Thu, Apr 11, 2013 at 10:25 AM, JRodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > For the average guy on the street - motor vs engine...
• Re: 15 inch rims (same thread, different day/time)
  Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
  Wed, 31 May 2000 10:40:30 -0500
  ...Not that I wouldn't like to use >the stock alloys or passat or audi rims, but there's got to be other rims...
• Re: Rebuilt Tire? (f)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 28 Nov 2000 23:50:16 EST
  ...When the tires finally fall off and there's nothing left but sidewall, I drive on the steel rims. They last pretty long really...
• Re: Converting Vanagon to Audi 15" Rims
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 4 Feb 2010 17:51:58 -0800
  ...I > know I've got non-factory rims, wondering now if the PO didn't address this > issue and I might need to invest...
• FS 98> Passat 15 Steel rims/center hole machined
  Historical mailing list - Raul Cisneros
  Thu, 3 Aug 2000 16:50:10 EDT
  I have a set of Five 98> Passat 15 inch (ET 45) Steel rims For sale with the center hole already machined (by machine...
• Re: What do I need to install 15" wheels?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Feb 2002 08:45:02 EST
  I have a lug nut/bolt kit for $50 that will allow you to install these rims on your van, not problems. I also...
• FS: 14" alloy rims / rail mount Awning.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 9 Jul 2002 13:11:36 -0400
  ...1) 5 14" Factory alloy rims with lug nuts and center caps $350 With two new tires, two with used tires one spare tire...
• Re: Ronal Rims and Christmmm wish
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Wed, 22 Dec 1999 16:36:10 -0800
  Listees, I was inquiring about rims with the German company called Ronal. You can search their web site at www.ronalusa.com or www...
• Rim Diameters - 15 in. Front - 16 in Rear
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 23 Mar 2003 14:14:39 -0600
  Looks like my 88 GL is destined for new larger rims - 15 inch at least. For appearance primarily, I have toyed with the idea...