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• FS: 15" X 7 " - 5 X112mm pattern Passat alloy rims.
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 7 Nov 2001 19:27:59 EST
  Well, since the wheel discussion has come-up again, I thought I'd throw this out there. I sold my first set of these...
• wheel size recommendation
  Historical mailing list - Ron LK Johnson
  Wed, 5 Sep 2007 21:04:04 -0700
  I need to replace the tires on my '91 - it has stock 14" alloy wheels. There has been a lot of praise for going...
• Re: Tires/wheels for 90 Jetta (LVC)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 27 Sep 2005 12:07:45 EDT
  ...Since this one will be needing tires, > which year/model VW can I go to the junkyard to get some nice 14" wheels. > What...
• Re: What about EV 15" Wheels & Tires on a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 23 Jun 1999 07:11:13 -0400
  I have looked into 15" wheel for a Vanagon lately. Your best bet is to go to a speed shop, pick a set of...
• Re: Steering wheel cover?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:35:00 -0700
  It is surely tight and without any gaps! I believe the all the manual steering Vanagon steering wheels are the same but perhaps more...
• Plastic wheel covers
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Tue, 16 Jun 2015 11:29:13 -0700
  What's your take on plastic wheel covers. I have stock 14" wheels; 2 are missing the center hub. I am not willing to...
• How much can the wheel carry?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 14 Nov 1999 17:47:09 +0100
  After the raging debate of wheel possibilities on our beloved form of transportation, I found a small table on one of VWs many websites...
• Re: anti-seize
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 27 Sep 2009 14:45:03 -0600
  "With a 6 wheel pattern""With a 5 wheel pattern" Do you mean bolt/nut/lug rather than "wheel"? bob
• Re: Alloy Wheels
  Historical mailing list - William Warburton
  Mon, 8 Aug 94 11:10:58 GMT
  > I'd like to get a set of alloy wheels for my '87 Syncro. Called the nearest > dealership and was quoted a price of...
• Re: 14" or 15" wheels?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sun, 5 Jan 2003 19:35:49 -0500
  ...14" or 15" wheels? >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >Directly from their website... I am having a hard time finding 14" wheels >in SF...
• Re: HOW TO make other vw model steering wheels fit the VANAGON (GTI, Scirocco...
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 12 Jun 2003 23:39:09 EDT
  ...took the > vanagon > steering wheel off, it bolted on - the splines matched up, but like the MK1 > Scirocco wheel, it didnt go all the...
• Re: Question re wheel studs
  Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
  Fri, 25 Feb 2000 14:44:52 -0800
  >The current studs on our Vanagon are not long enough for the wheels that I >want to use. Is it possible to replace the...
• Re: steering wheel size
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 2 Jun 2005 08:50:58 -0700
  ...Wheelskins Joe, my recollection is that at the time I ordered my Wheelskin cover they website was more detailed but the fact that they...
• Re: towing a syncro
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 Nov 1995 14:50:36 -0500
  ...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: 14" or 15" wheels?
  Historical mailing list - Jason Weisberger
  Sun, 5 Jan 2003 14:53:02 -0800
  ...The solution? Switch to a 15" diameter wheel, and get these benefits: Click here to see our new mud flaps and other wheel trim...
• Wheel bearing dustcap fell off... trouble ahead?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Smith
  Fri, 12 Jun 2015 22:47:01 -0700
  I happened to notice, through the vanes in the passenger side front wheel cover, a bit of greasy axel this morning. Huh, I though...
• Re: Burning Bus Crashes Into House
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 22 Jun 2012 09:49:22 -0500
  ...Turning the wheels "into the curb" is a > different orientation when facing downhill, vs uphill, as the wheels are always turned in the same...
• Re: [Syncro] MB wheels on a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - P&J Lander
  Sun, 23 Apr 2000 19:52:36 +1000
  VW lug nuts do not seat properly in a MB wheel. VW has a 14mm ball taper and the MB has a 12mm ball...
• Re: Wheel Theft Prevention;
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 19 Sep 2004 10:14:49 -0600
  ...Your wheel thief is not likely looking at a square steel box of a vehicle, as their target to get some spiffy wheels. bob...
• Steel Wheel Spacers
  Historical mailing list - Ed Shultz
  Fri, 16 Feb 2001 07:09:25 -0500
  Hi Folks, Does anyone have a lead on where I can find wheel spacers to adapt 15" Passat wheels to my 87 syncro? I...
• 16" Wheels?
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Tue, 22 Jul 2003 09:01:11 EDT
  Hi All, Has anyone installed 16" wheels on their two wheel drive? If so, what problems did you encounter, and what tire size did...
• narrowing wheels..,
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Mon, 9 Jan 2006 17:01:43 -0800
  Okay.., so maybe I want 15 x 7 wheels and also want tires that are meant for wheels no wider than 6.5 at...
• Re: OEM Mercedes 16X8J 5 spoke alloy rims
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Fri, 10 Apr 2009 10:25:36 -0400
  ...Those wheels are typically 16 X 8" with an ET62 offset. For an 8" wide wheel to clear up front inner edge, you need...
• Better MPG - wheels and tires ?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Sell
  Fri, 13 Jun 2008 07:48:58 -0700
  I am interested to see where the "under the front end aerodynamics" thread goes, but I'm also wondering about wheels and tires. Short...
• Re: steering wheel
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Fri, 2 Mar 2012 16:51:18 -0800
  ...steering wheel The nut behind the wheel is 24 mm. not 17 Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of...
• 15" Mercedes Steel wheels anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Harry Rosenblum
  Sat, 24 May 2008 23:52:03 -0400
  I've looked all over, including the Samba wheel sticky, and can't find exact info. I picked up a set of mercedes 15x6...
• RE: Alloy wheel deal
  Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
  02 Feb 97 23:40:20 EST
  > It's easy enough, >I'll call and find the offset of the Audi wheels, Germans cast it >into all alloys as an ET...
• FW: Ronal 16" Rims---Offset
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Thu, 29 Mar 2001 07:37:49 -0500
  A key measurement for wheel clearance on a 2wd Vanagon is the distance between the upper control arm and the inside edge of the...
• Re: Tires and Wheels oh my.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 27 Jun 2021 10:52:16 -0700
  Bruce, Sexy wheels. One thing… I think you have it backwards :-) 38 mm offset will be tighter to van rather than sticking out more...
• Re: Replacement steering wheels
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 18 Apr 1999 05:48:47 +0200
  Steve wrote: > I want a better steering wheel! Mr. Bulley mention in his > recent post that he uses a 1985-92 Jetta wheel. (Do...
• Re: front wheels making clicking noise-wheel bearings?
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Sat, 18 May 2002 07:19:19 -0700
  >so i was investigating a clicking noise coming from >some wheel this morning, and originally thought it was >a rear cv, turns out one...
• F.S. alloy wheels (was Re: alloy wheels)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Aug 1997 22:40:59 -0400 (EDT)
  to whom it may concern, I have 6 alloy wheels for sale 50 dollars each. chris
• wheel offset for vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Brian T.
  Tue, 30 Mar 2004 14:50:43 -0800
  I was wondering where I could get wheel offset information for 14,15,16,17 inch wheel diameters. Thanks, Brian
• RE: Alloy wheel deal
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
  Sat, 01 Feb 1997 06:51:12 -0500
  ...VW and Audi put the off set right on the wheels. I don't remember what letter they use but it is the same...
• Original Carat Alloys in 15 inch size
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Tue, 18 Feb 2003 15:37:03 -0800
  I've looked at Rhein wheels installed I've looked at Carat 2 wheels installed I've looked at Sunburst wheels installed And sadly...
• Re: some stuff i did to my buses ...
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Mon, 15 Jan 2001 08:01:38 -0500
  Wheelskins can also be purchased directly from Wheelskins at www.wheelskins.com Remember to measure your wheel before ordering. They list a size "BX...
• Re: Projektzwo wheels
  Historical mailing list - David Del Ben
  Wed, 18 Oct 2000 10:51:03 +1100
  Keith, No Projektzwo wheels - but I've just installed a set of Australian "Performance Wheelsa" - 7x15". They were $185AUD each. Tyres chosen were BF...
• Go Westy wheels
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 25 May 2016 23:46:44 +0000
  All, I need a 15 inch Go Westy wheel to use as a spare to match the four on my van. I have a...
• Eurovan wheels on a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Thu, 4 Jan 2001 22:28:41 -0600
  I noticed that the Eurovan wheels have the same bolt pattern (5x112mm) as the Vanagon wheels. Does anyone know if they fit the Vanagon...
• 15" SA wheel bolts & caps
  Historical mailing list - David Orozco
  Tue, 9 Apr 2002 15:45:37 -0700
  Hey all, I have a question regarding the wheel hardware for the 15" SA alloy that some vendors offer for sale on the list...
• Re: tube bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Sun, 25 Dec 2005 06:52:54 -0800
  Have many people here bought the wheels offered by Gowesty??? I've been thinking of getting rhein wheels.., but I don't know.., Gowesty...
• Re: Stock wheels (and tires......)
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Tue, 3 Oct 2000 23:50:27 -0400
  >It looks like I am going to put some Michelin 205/70/R14 MXT's on my 85 GL. >It has stock wheels that...
• FS: Chrome wheel covers
  Historical mailing list - Alan Compher
  Wed, 24 Oct 2001 12:11:08 -0700
  ...A set (4) of chrome Hella Wheel covers for 14 inch vanagon steel wheels. These are THICK, primered on the back, GERMAN HELLA brand...
• rear wheel nuts for alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Thu, 10 Apr 2003 19:48:27 -0400
  I apologise for ignoring these posts in the past, but I never had alloy wheels until recently! What alternate sources are there for the...
• Re: Wanted: Westy Wheel (actually a carat alloy)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:04:27 -0700
  On Nov 17, 2008, at 10:00 AM, Mike Collum wrote: > Hi Tom, > > The '84 Westy Wolfsburg came with the "Aero" style wheel covers...
• Re: "city" lights and alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 25 Apr 1997 01:11:26 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I = have a steel wheel for the spare tire. It seems as though a lot of you = have an alloy wheel for you spares...
• Re: Towing a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 Jul 1999 02:14:38 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: 16" Wheels?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 22 Jul 2003 12:46:58 EDT
  In a message dated 7/22/2003 6:04:25 AM Pacific Daylight Time, Trvlr2001@AOL.COM writes: > Has anyone installed 16" wheels on...
• Looking for alloy wheels?
  Historical mailing list - Ray-Corp
  Sun, 5 Oct 1997 20:55:02 -0400
  ...Price; 600 for the wheels and 250 for the tires. Well, I was keen. I headed down with all those images in my head...
• Re: Audi 16 inch wheels
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Fri, 10 Mar 2000 12:30:56 -0800
  one consideration is cost If you go from 14 to 16 inch wheels, your cost will jump from $40 a tire to close to...
• Re: Comprehensive Steel Wheel info! (RE: WTB: 15" Vanagon steel wheel)
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 21:01:50 -0500
  ...There are quite a number of Audi wheels, with the 15x6 ranging from about $27 - $40. There are even several Audi 16x6 wheels with...
• Re: MERCEDES WHEELS 62MM?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 19 Dec 2008 14:08:13 -0800
  I am not expert on wheels and mounting of wheels. But the alloys do make wheels much lighter than OEM steel wheels. The difference...
• Re: Alignment Question
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Thu, 10 Jun 2004 14:13:11 -0500
  ...Next remove the steering wheel.You might need a breaker bar and an assistant to hold the wheel. The steering wheel is held in...
• Re: Flogging way-dead horses
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 9 Apr 1999 19:44:06 EDT
  ...also, 90% of cars with alloy wheels have them painted silver.....look at some alloy wheels on other cars...when you polish and clearoat...
• Re: Steering wheel cover?
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Sat, 24 Jul 2010 06:46:01 -0700
  ...Steering wheel cover? >> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >> >> Do they make them for the bigger steering wheels on non PS models, >> which I believe...
• Wheel Cleaner Spray Bottle Rant
  Historical mailing list - luvoldvws
  Mon, 17 Jun 2002 09:01:49 -0700
  To all, Has anyone else notice this? The last two bottles of spray wheel cleaner that I purchased, the pump spray quit working before...
• Re: Can 205/70 R14 tires be used on an 87 Westy with steel wheels?
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sun, 5 Jan 2003 22:10:58 -0700
  Well, at least on my '90 Westy, that was the size that it came with and I have that size steel wheels. Look for...
• Used wheels, are they OK?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Mar 1996 09:43:30 -0500
  During this weekend's snow storm, my wife was going around a corner and the rear end slid out and the wheel banged against...
• Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Wed, 21 Nov 2001 23:12:03 -0600
  Hey all, I saw a early Vanagon today, with some sort of trick wheels on it, that were extra tall five spoker's, with...
• Re: steering wheel size
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 2 Jun 2005 08:35:06 -0700
  RE: Steering Wheel Size When I ordered my Wheelskins cover they listed the Vanagon in the catalog, you might double check.