Thanks Alistair that wouldn’t be the first time …ahh yes - further inward
not outward.

BT

On Sunday, June 27, 2021, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:

> Bruce,
>
> Sexy wheels. One thing… I think you have it backwards :-) 38 mm offset
> will be tighter to van rather than sticking out more , compared to 30 et.
> So the tire will be closer to the trialing arms at back, and the knuckles
> at front.
>
> I try to remember.. lower et, further out the wheel, higher et, further in
> the wheel
>
> Alistair
>
>
> > On Jun 27, 2021, at 7:46 AM, Bruce Todd <beeceetee@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > So - I have my eyes set on these wheels in a black but would love a
> second
> > opinion to see whether they would fit the big brakes and if the offset
> is a
> > little too much for a Syncro.  I believe the Syncro has a little more
> > flexibility with the front wheels compared to a 2WD.  Wondering whether
> > they would stick out too much (38+ET) and affect the sliding door if I
> had
> > 215s?
> >
> > https://www.visionwheel.com/wheel/10686/VisionWheel/469%
> 20Boost?finishID=2
> >
> > According to what I have read these should be in range with a 7" wheel.
> > These are from Vision and called 469 Boost and come in a variety of sizes
> > and different finishes  To me they look to fit the Vanagon other than
> > having to get wheel hub rings to fill the 2mm gap between the Vision
> wheel
> > and the existing hub diameter.
> >
> > They are rated for 1800 lbs.  I reached out to the company and they sent
> me
> > a design drawing for the 16" so I could check whether they would fit the
> > big brakes.  Using the GW big brake cut out template as a guide - it
> looks
> > to me like these should clear the front brakes pretty well with about
> 10mm
> > of clearance between the inner wheel and the caliper.  A slightly more
> > affordable option if they are deemed worthy at about $145 Cdn per wheel.
> >
> > I can pmail the spec to anyone interested - I would love a second opinion
> > to see if technically these will work.
> >
> > Bruce
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >> On Sun, Jun 27, 2021 at 6:48 AM Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >> Since the subject came up again here are some thoughts again:
> >> If going to invest in wheels go for 16 or 17 inch. Don't bother with 15
> >> inch. Still restrictive in choices unless you really want larger
> diameters
> >> or off road.
> >> Over the years I have experimented with and test fitted sizes up to 20
> >> inch. In my opinion the sweet spot for tire choices, reasonable
> diameters
> >> and adequate load capacities and ride compromise-handling benefits is 17
> >> inch.
> >> In choosing wheels pay attention to load capacity and if available max
> >> inflation pressure.
> >>
> >> I have been using the AR95T 17X7.5, 25mm offset since 2009. As of now
> this
> >> wheel is no longer available. I'm looking at other alternatives. It
> seems
> >> the industry is moving to high offset wheels so spacers may be part of
> the
> >> plan. Difficult finding wheels to accommodate the bearing housing
> >> especially 2WD front.
> >> For Syncros consider this wheel choice. Amazon.com: Ultra Wheel 402S
> >> Alpine Silver Wheel (17x8"/5x112mm, +32 mm offset): Automotive<
> >> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005GVU4XQ/ref=ppx_yo_
> dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
> >>>
> >>
> >> Reasonable price, direct fit, 1,850 pound load rating. 235/55-17XL tire
> a
> >> great choice. Falken Wildpeak or Toyo Celsius CUV. The Rotiiva is also
> >> available in 215/60-17LT. With the Van Café tire spare tire carrier you
> can
> >> probably get the 215 up there.
> >>
> >> To use this wheel on 2WD you will need 3 to 5 mm spacers up front due to
> >> the 8 inch width.
> >>
> >> Dennis
> >>
>
>