Skip to main content
Gerry | Vanagon
Checking account...
← vanagon.com home · Continue the discussion in the forum
Subject:Re: Center Bore size for Vanagon Wheels
From:Rob
Date:Sat, 22 Sep 2012 12:40:39 -0700

2.5" worked on my '84

Rob
vwrobb@gmail.com

At  9/22/2012 12:20 PM, Ben T wrote:
>66mm-67mm (or it's SAE equivalent) should do the trick. Only the
>front will require the bigger centerbore.
>
>The ET45 set will have some clearance issues in front of 2wd's. Best
>to correct offset to ET30 with spacers.
>
>
>BenT
>
>sent from my electronic leash
>
>On Sep 22, 2012, at 10:35 AM, Jonce Fancher <streetbugs@FRONTIER.COM> wrote:
>
> > Hi all
> > I know the bolt pattern for the vanagon and bay bus is 5x112.
> > I want to know the center bore size required to fit over the hub and
> > dust cap for the wheel as well.
> >
> > I did pickup a set of 5x112, 15" x 7" Wide ET 45 Wheels
> >
> > I also have a set of 16" Audi that are also 7" But only have 2. ET
> > 35, Same 5x112 bolt pattern.
> >
> > But both sets will Not bolt on with out the centers being opened to
> > accept the centers.
> >
> > Let me know.
> > I know a shop that can do it cheaply enough but if I can at least
> > tell them what I want I should be good to go.
> >
> > I will mount a tire on each rim and check body rub and other issues later.
> >
> > Thanks Jonce