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• a few more bus bits to go
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Apr 1996 16:18:09 -0500
  bear with me as i rehash the for sale thread 4 x 14" rims for sale sand blasted, rims are in primer 1968 -> type...
• vanagon rims
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 16 Aug 1996 20:21:31 -0700
  I own a 1987 Vanagon GL and have been looking for rims for it. The probem is they are 5 holes and 112 mm...
• Re: WTB 15" South Africa rims
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 9 Dec 2005 17:48:02 -0800
  ...WTB 15" South Africa rims I'm looking to purchase 4 15" south African rims. I recently acquired 4 15" Studded Hakkapeliitta tires which...
• Re: WTB 15" South Africa rims
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Mon, 12 Dec 2005 12:25:40 -0600
  ...But I'd really like to get the right rims and put all 4 on. >> >> >> > >save yourself some money. forget the overpriced SA rims...
• big 14" tire help needed
  Historical mailing list - Roger&Zoe Ann Banker
  Thu, 27 May 1999 22:37:52 EDT
  ...I like these rims, and when going off-road the extra sidewall flex available from tall tires on 14" rims is a plus, so...
• Wheels and Tires
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Sat, 9 Dec 2006 11:06:19 -0500
  I have an 84 Westie, currently running OEM tires/Rims 185R14 Load D. I was offered a "Free" Set of 16" RIMS that are...
• Re: Anyone running - Audi 5000 quatro turbo 6-spoke rims (ET-45)
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 21 Jan 2007 14:06:04 -0500
  ...Anyone running - Audi 5000 quatro turbo 6-spoke rims (ET-45) > In a message dated 1/21/07 8:47:19 AM Eastern Standard...
• FS Six Hakkapeliitta CS 195/70 R15 with or without rims
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 08:01:05 -0400
  I had a few people email me asking if I was looking to sell the 6 tires on the rims so I thought I...
• Re: 2006 Volvo V70 wagon 17" rims
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Fri, 12 Sep 2014 05:42:08 -0700
  ...IP-SOLUTIONS.NET> wrote: > > Hi All, > > Anyone know if the 17” rims from a '06 Volvo v70 will fit the vanagon? > > Someone is offering...
• Vanagon Alloy rims
  Historical mailing list - The Blackhams
  Wed, 25 Oct 2000 23:41:00 -0600
  I have four 14" original Vanagon alloy rims in good condition which I am thinking about selling. They currantly have 2.15 x 70...
• Re: Mercedes rims ET48/info site
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 26 Feb 2005 14:41:36 -0700
  ...Mercedes rims ET48 - bad idea? > Can anyone point to a website that shows the ET issue in diagram form?? > It would help me a...
• about wheelsize--what is the lug nut pattern/size for 84 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - gary goldey
  Sun, 25 Dec 2005 07:44:42 -0800
  All of this talk about rims got me thinking how good and old school Cragar set of composite rims would look on my 84...
• 15" Vanagon Wheel Deals!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Jan 2001 13:05:15 EST
  ...I am down to my last 16 on the Sunburst rims and they are more scratched up than I would like, so I would...
• Re: [Syncro] Re: Eurovan Wheels FIT Perfectly!!!
  Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
  Wed, 12 Dec 2001 19:48:06 -0800
  ...As I mentioned before, the passat rims and the eurovan rims only showed about 1/4" farther away from the rear springs (actually 5...
• Re: Wheel size - 1987 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Mon, 6 May 2013 13:53:00 -0700
  ...I have had 16", 18" and 19" rims with low profile tires on my van and car(s) and they did not survive the...
• Re: Converting Vanagon to Audi 15" Rims
  Historical mailing list - levi hawkins
  Fri, 5 Feb 2010 00:23:56 -0800
  ...With the clk rims and no spacer you can run 205 or *maybe* 215 section width at the most, more than that and you...
• Re: hubcaps (wheel covers)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Thu, 22 May 1997 06:56:33 -0700
  ...Mike <mjcatlin@dcn.davis.ca.us> '82 diesel '88 GL > I bought a set of bug hubcaps that fit on my steel rims very...
• Re: sprinter rims - search warning
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 20 Apr 2005 12:40:45 -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: Stinkin' Audi Rims
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 13 Jan 2011 10:57:00 -0700
  ...Karl Wolz | | | | | | |my local shop does them for $10 per wheel and ive taken so many audi rims |there to have the centers bored...
• Re: vanagon rims
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 19 Aug 1996 16:24:09 -0600
  ...If you find any >used or new 14"MBZ rims they will fit. > >Ed Berroth > >84 Westy Wolf >87 Stinkcrow
• New Alloy Rim Possibilities!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 Nov 2000 14:21:36 EST
  I have the oportunity to start importing Alloy Rims for the Vanagon from Germany. I have just set up a new web page with...
• Re: some crazy german T3/T4 pics
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Thu, 25 Jan 2001 10:21:39 EST
  ...http://private.freepage.de/vwforum/gross-t3.jpg >> Those are Winkler gates and Borbet rims for those who want to know. I saw these...
• FS 15" wheels, was FYI Audi wheels are a direct fit........
  Historical mailing list - selten
  Fri, 18 Jul 2003 17:22:11 -0500
  With all the talk about the Audi wheels going on a Vanagon ,I would like to offer up a set of Audi rims that...
• Are these rims any good for a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
  Sun, 12 Sep 2004 14:46:01 -0400
  Hey All, In the market for new tires and want to upgrade the rims on my carat.. i found these on ebay... would these...
• original Mags with good tires. [sf bay area, mountain view]
  Historical mailing list - Chris
  Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:57:39 -0800
  if anyone can bring a set of steel rims with any tires on them and $100 to me in the next couple days they...
• Re: MUD FLAPS
  Historical mailing list - Robyn Rudisill
  Wed, 1 Mar 2000 17:10:04 -0800
  15 Rims! Nothing like redundant backups. Either you have a lot of spares, or you're running some tracked (possibly amphibious) configuration. I tease...
• Re: sprinter rims
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 20 Apr 2005 16:11:22 -0700
  On 4/20/05, patrick <appin@distributel.net> wrote: > Has anybody out there tried to mount sprinter rims on the vanagon or does anybody...
• Re: help fitting van in garage
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Thu, 11 Oct 2007 23:09:50 EDT
  One way to have the van fit is to take the wheels off and put on rims without the tires on. gives you 6...
• Re: oh no, Wheel offset again! Help!
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Fri, 5 Mar 1999 12:20:29 +0100
  ...I ordered two sets to mount EV rims on a Vanagon, price is about DM 190.- per axle. I took some pictures, but they...
• 15" steel rims?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 1 Aug 2009 17:40:46 -0700
  ...It'd be the right time to swap to some 15" rims, both for a little increased ground clearance and for the additional tire...
• Re: 15" audi wheels with tires Seattle CL $150
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 29 Aug 2007 05:06:58 +0800
  ...There was > a post in the archive from someone regarding his experience of Audi 5000 > rims > (or Audi rims in general). He had a...
• Re: Need tire and wheel recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Sun, 10 Aug 2008 08:48:08 -0600
  ...I put Nokian Hakka CS tires on my new 15" rims last winter--205/65-15. I think they are a great improvement over...
• Re: 14" steel rims
  Historical mailing list - =?utf-8?Q?Mudd_=E2=80=9CNot_Jack=E2=80=9D_Sparrow?=
  Sat, 4 Apr 2015 17:10:18 -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...
• Re: Audi Alloys
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Tue, 4 Dec 2001 08:30:08 -0800
  ...check out benT's cafe (don't have the link bookmarked, sorry Sweetheart) and he has pics of audi rims on vanagons. bill '87...
• FS: Brand New '99 VW Passat 15" Alum Rims & Tires on Ebay
  Historical mailing list - Cort, Joel
  Fri, 4 Feb 2000 09:00:49 -0500
  ...Brand New '99 VW Passat 15" Alum Rims & Tires Item #: 248520361 Seller: lesquivias@rehabconsultants.com <mailto:lesquivias@rehabconsultants.com> Starts: Jan-28-00 20...
• Re: Warped Brake rotors?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 6 Apr 2006 02:00:20 -0400
  ...Mike John Goubeaux wrote: > So, I just had a new set of 15 inch rims installed with new tires. The > rims are the Rhein...
• Re: Winkler 14x7 chrome steel rims
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 30 Mar 1998 16:38:24 -0500
  ...Vanagon -- would you mind telling me where you purchased the wider rims? > > Thanks -- Frank LaHorgue -- Pasadena, CA Michael J. Sullivan Director of Catalog Design...
• Vanagon Alloys for Sale
  Historical mailing list - John Connolly, Aircooled.Net
  Fri, 4 Mar 2005 13:26:15 -0700
  ...I have already paid to have the tires removed from the rims, so the price is for the rims only. $300/4 picked up...
• Rim recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Sat, 13 Sep 2008 20:45:05 -0700
  I have opportnities to buy either Mercedes 15" x 6 1/2 steel rims, or Audi 16" alloys for Cunegonde. Stock suspension and a...
• Re: Set Of 4 Vanagon Alloy Rims For Sale
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Thu, 17 Mar 2011 18:35:20 +0000
  Years ago I had to ship some rims, and going to a tire store that sold rims seemed to be a logical choice to...
• Fw: Audi rims on a Vanagon Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Larry Sanford
  Sat, 14 Mar 1998 11:28:45 -0800
  ...Audi rims on a Vanagon Syncro >Tim, > >Thanks for the info, think I'll look into this. But I still have some more >questions...
• Re: Rims and Christmmm wish
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 22 Dec 1999 23:04:57 -0700
  ...COM> Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 1999 4:32 PM Subject: Re: Rims and Christmmm wish > That's so cruel to send to those of...
• Portland OR Wheel Boring?
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:18:29 -0800
  Good news! Cinegonde will now have snazzy 2001 Audi alloy rims. Don't have a Big Brake kit yet. Bad news: center hubs need...
• Re: Michelin Agilis51 215/65R15's are the same diameter as stock 18...
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Dec 2000 06:52:43 EST
  I have this exact size tires on my Vanagon with 15" rims and I will confirm that I have checked the speedo with mile...
• Re: Need Cuistom Wheel Made -- Who Does This?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Madsen
  Wed, 7 Nov 2001 12:24:16 -0500
  ...All of the alloy rims I have ever seen in 16" are at least 7" wide. We did import some 16" syncro steel rims...
• Re: Will these fit? FS: 16" Audi Rims with Pretty much brand new Yokohoma Winter Tires - $ - $600
  Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
  Mon, 19 Nov 2007 14:54:11 -0500
  ...16" Audi Rims with Pretty much brand new Yokohoma Winter Tires > - $ - $600 > > Will these fit my vanagon 91? > > Thx in advance. > > Crawford
• Re: 91 Carat: 15 inch rims vs 16 inch rims
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Sun, 9 Mar 2014 22:02:52 -0700
  ...On 3/9/2014 9:38 PM, JRodgers wrote: > Going to up grade the rims on my '91 Carat. > > Thinking of going VC Euro...
• MB/Audi rim dangers.....?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Fri, 27 Mar 1998 13:18:12 -0400
  Hi, I've added the Audi rims, in 15x6" size. They are 45mm offset, vs the 35? for stock vanagon. The rims are 6...
• Re: Tires for 15" rims
  Historical mailing list - Rich Burdick
  Mon, 8 Mar 1999 14:22:53 -0700
  I'm wondering if anyone out there that has gone to 15" rims has a favorite tire to recommend? Particularly for a Westy. I...
• Re: Go Westy's 16" wheel offset ?
  Historical mailing list - rsf
  Sat, 4 Feb 2006 02:15:31 -0500
  Plus I got to add...with $100+ shipping the gowesty/van-caf� rims are a $700 project to Ohio! Like I said I got...
• Re: Cheaper Rims? (was FS: SA wheels 6.5Jx15 ET 30)
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Tue, 1 Aug 2006 12:56:35 -0700
  ...Personally, my favorite rims are AT Italia S5s. I have them in 16" and just got 17"x7.5 the other day to see...
• Mercedes rims...I have a question
  Historical mailing list - Denmiester
  Mon, 28 Feb 2005 18:42:00 -0500
  ...the ET figure come from...I've looked everywhere on my rims and can only find the following information on the inside fin edge...
• Re: vanagon 15" rims and tires
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Wed, 1 Apr 1998 21:29:13 -0800
  ...would personally like to find a set of 15"X7" *steel* rims w/stock offset. Years ago I bought steel aftermarket wheels that are...
• 27x8.5R14 Tires
  Historical mailing list - John Mahnken
  Sat, 22 Feb 2003 17:06:35 -0500
  ...My question is,do these tires fit the stock 5.5 rims without a problem? The specs for these tires are 6.0 to...
• New rims / tires
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Sun, 30 Sep 2012 18:54:04 -0400
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• Syncro 16 wheels & tires situation
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sat, 22 Jul 2006 12:28:44 -0700
  ...My 'new' Syncro 16 Dehler van (from Germany) has 16" 7.5J Barbet rims with 235/70/R16 tires - that are near the end...
• Re: "Steel Wheels" (Rolling Stones, road music content ??)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 10 Feb 2004 09:14:09 -0800
  ...And they almost look like factory rims. A picture of the rims on my CrewCab can be seen at: http://volksweb.relitech.com/party2002...
• FS Seattle Area Stock Wheels and Tires Two good sets
  Historical mailing list - Derrek Wittmann
  Thu, 28 Feb 2002 09:42:15 -0800
  ...One is 195/75/14 load rating C on stock rims. The Second set are 205/75/14 on stock rims. I took them...
• Re: Porsche Rims Good price
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 10 Nov 2004 20:03:08 -0700
  ...ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7932513155 > Nice set of Porsche rims will fit a Vanagon ??? > > Stan Wilder > High Performance Ceramic Coatings > www.engineceramics...
• Re: Anyone use Les Schwab for tires?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Mon, 16 Sep 2002 16:21:12 -0500
  ...I measured out the rims. The bore was 60mm and the hubs >are 57.1mm. I found my original hubcentric adapters pushed all the...