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• Re: Utility trailer benefits...yay
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Mon, 14 Nov 2016 11:57:24 -0800
  Yes I would avoid small 8" wheels but you can get 12" wheel trailers at Harbor Fright. That is what I would get, and...
• Re: 15" WHEELS AND TIRES?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 5 Aug 2008 11:09:09 -0700
  ...If the wheels have the 5 x 112 bolt circle diameter, and if bolt holes are for 14 mm lugs and have the right...
• Re: alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Wed, 8 Oct 1997 21:41:52 -0400
  ...Dave 87 Wolfsburg (allow wheels) 90 Westfalia (steel wheels) Lincoln Mass. At 11:01 PM 10/8/97 +0200, J.W.Bri�r wrote...
• 15" steel wheels with tires for my 85 westfalia
  Historical mailing list - John Hurley
  Fri, 1 Oct 1999 09:26:36 -0400
  ...I am looking into these wheels that were posted yesterday and wanted to know if any of you wheel\tire gurus know if these...
• Alloy wheels at gowesty and EV wheels--ET depends on width
  Historical mailing list - Christopher T. Berchin
  Tue, 11 Dec 2001 23:42:01 -0500
  Raul writes: > Would you say that an 8 inch wide wheel although it may fit and work, would then be off the oem wheel...
• Re: Audi 16 inch wheels
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Tu
  Fri, 10 Mar 2000 12:56:56 -0800
  ...Audi 16 inch wheels one consideration is cost If you go from 14 to 16 inch wheels, your cost will jump from $40 a...
• Re: Tires and Wheels oh my.
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sun, 27 Jun 2021 07:46:00 -0700
  So - I have my eyes set on these wheels in a black but would love a second opinion to see whether they would fit...
• Re: Wheel weight .
  Historical mailing list - Pat
  Tue, 5 Feb 2013 11:57:28 -0500
  ...I thought I had a Vanagon steel wheel sans tire, but I was wrong. The wheel I have has a 195/75/14 tire...
• Re: Tires and Wheels oh my.
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sun, 27 Jun 2021 12:08:58 -0700
  ...Difficult finding wheels to accommodate the bearing housing > >> especially 2WD front. > >> For Syncros consider this wheel choice. Amazon.com: Ultra Wheel 402S > >> Alpine Silver...
• Re: Syncro-rear wheels
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 3 Sep 2002 16:08:21 EDT
  ...If you will note, your Carat wheels have a conical lugnut seat. That is how the factory is able to install wheels with thicker...
• Re: Wheels...Again
  Historical mailing list - Chris Turner
  Fri, 3 Oct 1997 22:48:44 -0400
  ...Paterson) writes: << I,m really having problems finding 15" wheels that will fit my '91 vanagon. The Tire Rack says that the only wheels...
• Re: Go Jump...Re: Warning! Audi and Mercedes wheels are dangerous
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Thu, 26 Mar 1998 21:21:38 EST
  ...you're the one trying to tell everyone these wheels are "dangerous" ..and fussing about a less than 1/8 spacer is going to...
• Re: towing a Automatic vanagon in neutral w/ drive wheels on the ground??
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Sun, 12 May 2002 12:23:18 -0700
  The original owner's manual for my '81, which is an automatic, says to "Always tow with rear wheels off the ground. This restriction...
• Re: steering wheel scraping gone
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Wed, 31 Jan 2007 10:40:23 -0500
  Does the proper torque on the steering wheel nut help solve the scraping problem, or is just the grease on the track? I don...
• 90 Westy synchro front wheel noise
  Historical mailing list - Joanna Rutter
  Tue, 21 Apr 1998 10:00:24 -0700
  My 90 Westfalia synchro has a loud banging noise when driving, timed to the wheel revolutions. It is in the vicinity of the right...
• Re: audi alloy wheel ques
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 20 Feb 2004 22:11:03 -0800
  Those are neither Audi nor Mercedes wheels. They are new wheels styled to look like Mercedes wheels but made with the lug holes and...
• Torque Alloy Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Perkins
  Fri, 10 Apr 1998 13:27:04 -0400
  Hi Does anyone know what the torque setting should be for alloy wheels. I understand that for steel wheels it is about 123ftlbs. Thanks...
• Re: CARAT wheel paint
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sat, 3 Jan 2004 21:27:27 EST
  Try the wheel paint marketed by the company W�rth. Its supposed to be a match for BMW wheels, probably VW too. Steve Cotsford
• Re: Mercedes 16 inch wheels for Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Fri, 21 Aug 2015 15:02:00 -0700
  ...Tire sidewalk height can compensate for larger wheels. However, width and offset can be unforgiving. For example: a 12" wide wheel at any offset...
• Re: steering wheel
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Fri, 2 Mar 2012 15:27:44 -0800
  The nut behind the wheel is 24 mm. not 17 Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old technology...
• Custom 15" wheels? Why not go to the Source?
  Historical mailing list - Raul Cisneros
  Fri, 11 May 2001 10:58:46 EDT
  In a message dated 5/10/01 9:20:16 PM, slwalters@earthlink.net writes: <<maybe a group custom wheel purchase would be a...
• Re: Carat Front Wheel Lug Bolts
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Sat, 22 Nov 2014 04:30:30 -0800
  There is no difference between Carat or any other 2wd Vanagon whiz are equipped with alloy wheels. Unless they have been upgraded with big...
• Alloy wheel deal 2 (real picture finally!)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 8 Dec 1998 07:45:57 EST
  Sorry about the delay of getting a really good picture of the wheel that I am offering for sale right now but I have...
• Re: Cutting aluminum wheels with hole saw?
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Fri, 8 Aug 2008 10:42:22 -0700
  It is sheer butchery but I did it to a set of Audi Turbo wheels when I wanted to use them on a 2wd...
• 15" Wheels Wanted
  Historical mailing list - Nik Maravich
  Wed, 9 Mar 2011 11:50:00 -0500
  Hi all I am restoring my 87 and I am looking for a nice set of wheels for Van-A-Whte. I love the...
• Re: Mercedes Alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - Bob Kelly
  Wed, 2 Aug 2000 12:21:31 -0700
  ...The front upper ball joint on 2WD Vanagons is very close to the > tire even with stock wheels and tires. Most Mercedes wheels mount...
• Re: Hub caps retro for larger wheels was : GoWesty Plate Steel Bumper Set
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 20 Oct 2020 17:25:03 -0400
  ...looking wheel cover that would make a wheel “look like a retro bus wheel. > > I’m likely to stick with the wheel as it...
• Re: wheels (was syncro fuel tanks and snow tyres)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Turner
  Sat, 18 Oct 1997 02:28:59 -0400
  ...Using a Syncro for any real four wheeling, you'll quickly realize that even the low gear on the Syncro isn't low enough...
• Re: GoWesty 16" Wheels
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Sun, 19 Sep 2004 15:57:05 -0700
  ...Those wheels are about $600 from places like Tire Rack. I buy them used for $200 a set with tires all the time. I...
• Mercedes Alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - bigw
  Wed, 2 Aug 2000 10:00:15 -0400
  I have seen a number of vanagons with Mercedes alloy wheels on them. Does anyone have experience with mounting these wheels to a Vanagon...
• front suspension problem
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Sat, 19 Apr 2008 23:02:17 -0400
  Volks, When the passenger's side front wheel of my bus is jacked up, I am able to grasp the wheel and shake it...
• Re: Go Jump...Re: Warning! Audi and Mercedes wheels are dange
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Thu, 26 Mar 1998 11:48:02 EST
  ...ps....whe wheels on my audi wheel clad vgon are the same distance apart from L outer face of rim to R outer as...
• Re: 15 in. wheel and tire ?s
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Thu, 11 Oct 2001 14:44:40 -0700
  This looks like the same wheel "discovery" that was posted in the archives about 6 months ago. Last month, I inquired at Discount tire...
• Re: Stolen wheelcaps and temporary fix (Here's a MAN-LY choice!)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Garske
  Tue, 11 Dec 2001 18:06:53 -0800
  > Check out these 'teddy bear' wheels by Ronal for your vanagon. I've always > wondered who in the heck buys these things!! http://www...
• Re: There's a New Wheel in Town... Almost
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee, Vanagon Racks
  Wed, 12 Oct 2005 14:52:12 -0600
  >We're bringing in a new alloy wheel from Germany. It's a direct bolt on >for the Vanagon and Syncro (even comes with...
• Re: wheel size recommendation
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Thu, 6 Sep 2007 00:32:20 -0400
  ...The 16" wheels will clear the calipers better. Since, as we have reiterated, the vanagon is no sports car. Sudhir On 9/6/07...
• Re: Steering wheel cover?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:03:27 -0500
  ...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: Mercedes Alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 2 Aug 2000 08:36:21 -0700
  ...The front upper ball joint on 2WD Vanagons is very close to the tire even with stock wheels and tires. Most Mercedes wheels mount...
• Re: Projektzwo wheels
  Historical mailing list - Joe Tu
  Tue, 17 Oct 2000 18:28:40 -0700
  I am not running Pzwo wheels, but a Ronal wheel, its a 7 spoke, like on the Audi A4's. It's a 16...
• Re: Steering wheel or brake pulsing???
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 8 Apr 2005 20:56:51 +1200
  ...The pulse >>rhythm appears to follow the >>turning of the wheel, the faster the wheel turns, the faster the >>steering wheel shake. I jack...
• Re: steering wheel
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Fri, 2 Mar 2012 14:33:52 -0700
  > > IIRC all I have to do is remove the steering wheel by taking off the one bolt > and put in back on so that...
• Loose wheel?
  Historical mailing list - Justin
  Sun, 15 Dec 2002 11:28:34 -0800
  ...The front passenger wheel makes a grinding noise. The wheel seems loose like a bad bearing, but its not that I just replaces the...
• Re: Wheels (reprise)
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 13 Aug 1998 22:04:04 -0700
  ...Eurospec's wheels >as advertised are 15" x 6.5" wide. Factory alloys are 14x6, factory steel wheels are 14x5.5. MM
• FS: 15" mercedes wheels with Michelin Agilis tires
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Tue, 16 Sep 2008 07:53:46 -0700
  Volks, I have a set of (4) 15", ET23 5x112, BBS "style" alloys from a van that I have upgraded the wheel package on...
• Re: Boring steel wheels Another wheel and tire option.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 9 Jul 2016 15:39:08 -0400
  This wheel fits and I have confirmed it is rated for 1,800 pounds. Still not an LT rated wheel but 1,800 pounds...
• Re: Only ONE drive wheel?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 19:48:09 -0400
  ...The left >wheel spun happily in forward or reverse. What I can't understand is >that I thought the right wheel was driven as...
• A puzzling cooling sys. question...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Thu, 13 Jul 2000 16:48:18 -0700
  ...If alloy wheels, the hoses costs much more than for a van with steel wheels. (about $70 more for the set). What gives? What...
• Re: About Load Ratings On Wheels
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 13 Oct 2005 08:28:36 -0700
  On 10/13/05, Bruce Nadig <motorbruce@hotmail.com> wrote: > > I've got a question about load ratings on wheels. This thread is a...
• Alloy wheel torque specification
  Historical mailing list - Jim Perrin
  Mon, 13 Jul 1998 11:25:30 EDT
  ...My Vanagon has the factory alloy wheels with the original (presumably steel) lug bolts. What is the recommendation regarding use or nonuse of an...
• Re: Will Rims off a New Beetle fit our Vanagons??
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 22 Jan 2000 12:35:25 -0800
  New Beetle wheels will not fit a 98+ Passat or the Vanagon. The Audi A4 A6 / Passat wheels are 5x112mm bolt pattern and 45mm...
• Re: 14" WHEELS TO 15" WHEELS
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Fri, 10 Sep 1999 09:16:11 -0500
  I have a new photo of the SA Starburst wheels, with 235/75 R15's, on a Canadian 87 Vanagon Syncro Westy Turbo Diesel...
• Re: Go Westy's 16" wheel offset ?
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Mon, 6 Feb 2006 18:19:44 -0500
  Bob Stevens wrote about his experience with GoWesty wheels: "Besides the tires, both right wheel bearings failed within the next 18 months." Failed wheel...
• Re: Wheel bearing squell
  Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
  Mon, 8 Jan 2007 22:22:18 -0800
  Doesn't soound like a wheel bearing, that wouldn't squeal I think. Check clearance between backing plate and moving parts I would suggest...
• Re: Upgrading wheels
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 13 Aug 2021 16:02:24 -0400
  ...I want to add that I went to 17 inch wheels and along with other suspension changes I think the wheels made a really...
• Re: Offset, was: Mercedes Wheels
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 30 Oct 1998 23:20:16 -0800
  Isn't it the smaller the number the farther the wheels are to the inside of the van (assuming the same wheel width). ET30...
• Re: VW wheel compatibility (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 4 Dec 2015 14:05:05 -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...
• Re: bigger steel wheels
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Sun, 10 May 1998 18:52:15 -0400
  I remember the audi wheel thread regarding improper offset. Is the passat offset close? -----Original Message----- From: JordanVw <JordanVw@aol.com> To: pdooley@GTE...
• Re: 16" wheels from other makes?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 17 Jul 2003 04:04:13 EDT
  In a message dated 7/16/2003 8:32:35 PM Pacific Daylight Time, ri@rasaprabhu.org writes: > Whatabout passat wheels? They're the...
• Re: 16" wheels from other makes?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 17 Jul 2003 11:04:24 +1200
  >Passat wheels BEFORE the 1998 model year had 5 X 100mm wheels. Passats from 1973 to 198x had a 4-stud pattern... -- Regards Andrew
• Re: MERCEDES WHEELS 62MM?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 19 Dec 2008 10:20:14 -0800
  ...A higher ET number means the wheel is further toward the suspension. The distance between the two wheels of a higher ET is closer...