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Mang
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Try posting a WTB on Craigslist with pic of the wheel - I ended up with a decent set of CLKs for $230. Seller was a local tire store who had them sitting in storage.
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toomanyveedubs
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Have them on my bluestar | kuleinc wrote: | | Can't read through the whole thread, has anyone tried 17 inch monoblocks? My second choice are the clk wheels.. |
Yes, they are a direct fit. No spacers required. 
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kuleinc
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Can you email me pics? My concern is they stick out too much on the front? Is ur rig 2 or 4 WD?
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Kopasz
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| Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 3:41 pm Post subject: Re: wheel stud question |
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Has anybody tried these on the Vanagon? I think I want to switch out my wheels and I always thought these would be interesting, but haven't seen them bolted up yet. A set of 18s are form sale on CL locally and I would like to jump on it if they would work.
Do they even fit? I already have a set of 25mm spacers in the rear and I think that would work....
Any insight?
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DubDzo
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| Has anyone seen the new beetle heritage cz8 wheels on a vanagon... I know there 17x7 et 43, 5x112 but idk what the hub size is. I love they way they look and maybe this weekend ill have time to p-chop my vanagon with a set of those on |
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Steelhead
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Has anyone fitted a set of the MB 16x7.5 wheels? Loogy can make them work with the right hardware, but I was curious to see them on vanagon.
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2000-2002 Mercedes S Class (220 Type)
Size: 16" x 7.5", 5 Lug, 112mm Bolt Pattern
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Christopher Schimke 
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| Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 7:29 am Post subject: Re: wheel stud question |
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| Kopasz wrote: | | rhader wrote: |
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Has anybody tried these on the Vanagon? I think I want to switch out my wheels and I always thought these would be interesting, but haven't seen them bolted up yet. A set of 18s are form sale on CL locally and I would like to jump on it if they would work.
Do they even fit? I already have a set of 25mm spacers in the rear and I think that would work....
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Sorry for the delayed reply here.
I have never seen a set on a Vanagon, but in order to make them work, you would need to have the centerbores machined to 66.56mm, need small ball seat lug hardware, longer rear wheel studs and spacers.
Your 25mm spacers would work fine for the rear, but you would want more like 18-20mm spacers for the front.
No matter what you do, the center caps won't fit, so you are on your own there.
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Christopher Schimke
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| Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 7:32 am Post subject: |
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| DubDzo wrote: | | Has anyone seen the new beetle heritage cz8 wheels on a vanagon... I know there 17x7 et 43, 5x112 but idk what the hub size is. I love they way they look and maybe this weekend ill have time to p-chop my vanagon with a set of those on |
I have not seen anyone do this yet, but I think it would be very cool. If I'm not mistaken, the centerbores are still 57.1mm, so you would definitely have to have them machined. In addition, you would need spacers, lugs and longer rear wheel studs. Let me know if you decide to move forward with this. I think it would look great and would love to help.
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Kopasz
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| Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 10:39 am Post subject: Re: wheel stud question |
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| Christopher Schimke wrote: |
I have never seen a set on a Vanagon, but in order to make them work, you would need to have the centerbores machined to 66.56mm, need small ball seat lug hardware, longer rear wheel studs and spacers.
Your 25mm spacers would work fine for the rear, but you would want more like 18-20mm spacers for the front.
No matter what you do, the center caps won't fit, so you are on your own there. |
Thanks Chris. Sounds like a whole lot more than I want to take on. I appreciate your help.
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comet42
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| Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 7:55 pm Post subject: Gratuitous Carrot Wheel Shots |
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Just put new treads and wheels on the Doka this week! The photos I found online and on the Van Cafe site don't do justice, so I thought I'd share a few before and after shots. Rims are 15", tires are 205/70 r15 Nokian WRC, bought as a package. Peter and Christian were both great to deal with.
The fresh rubber and the larger diameter totally transformed the character of the truck. A much smoother ride and the stock 2.1 engine seems to like turning the bigger wheels.
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bm196
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| Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2012 9:35 am Post subject: 2001-2003 Eurovan WK Wheels |
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| Will the 16 inch wheels from a 2001-2003 Eurovan WK fit a 1999 EV WK (15 inch) with no mods or spacers? (Please forgive if in wrong forum). |
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kuleinc
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| Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2012 11:55 am Post subject: Re: 2001-2003 Eurovan WK Wheels |
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| bm196 wrote: | | Will the 16 inch wheels from a 2001-2003 Eurovan WK fit a 1999 EV WK (15 inch) with no mods or spacers? (Please forgive if in wrong forum). |
Are those the van cafe carrot wheels? I really like the Rhein wheels, but they are out of stock. How do you like the new carrots? I thought them very handsome on your doka, I'd prefer a dark color wheel on my wolfram gray westy, but those look great on your ride, pretty hokey picture on the VC site...
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comet42
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| Quote: | | Are those the van cafe carrot wheels? I really like the Rhein wheels, but they are out of stock. How do you like the new carrots? I thought them very handsome on your doka, I'd prefer a dark color wheel on my wolfram gray westy but those look great on your ride, pretty hokey picture on the VC site... |
Yes, the pic on the VC site is kinda meh, but then I saw photos of them mounted on several California Westys restorations.
My lousy camera phone doesn't capture the up close detail very well. They are machined on the front side, with metallic paint or powdercoat in the low areas between the spokes...pretty spiffy. The only downside I can see so far is a potential for rash against high curbs.
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kuleinc
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As long as you know how to park that shouldn't be a problem. I just feel for the edge of the asphalt to gutter transition, which is bumpy...
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mariovdark
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| Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 12:52 am Post subject: |
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here a nice pic, i got my porsche wheels mounted last monday 
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Krautwagen
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| Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 1:24 pm Post subject: Re: 2001-2003 Eurovan WK Wheels |
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| bm196 wrote: | | Will the 16 inch wheels from a 2001-2003 Eurovan WK fit a 1999 EV WK (15 inch) with no mods or spacers? (Please forgive if in wrong forum). |
Yes, of course they will fit, no mods, spacers, etc.
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BoneMachine
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| Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 7:17 pm Post subject: |
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The Ronal R28 wheels are a direct fit and imho, look pretty nice.
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levi
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| Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 2:32 pm Post subject: |
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I had an 86 with those 16" ronal 28 about 8 years back.
Too bad those have been NLA for so long now, I think they look great on the van.
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BoneMachine
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| Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 3:07 pm Post subject: |
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| levi wrote: | I had an 86 with those 16" ronal 28 about 8 years back.
Too bad those have been NLA for so long now, I think they look great on the van.
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I'm looking for a spare set. Just bought the RMW bumpers and plan to add a half swing tire carrier. It is a shame Ronal USA went belly up, they had a killer product.
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VWH!TE
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| BoneMachine wrote: | | levi wrote: | I had an 86 with those 16" ronal 28 about 8 years back.
Too bad those have been NLA for so long now, I think they look great on the van.
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I'm looking for a spare set. Just bought the RMW bumpers and plan to add a half swing tire carrier. It is a shame Ronal USA went belly up, they had a killer product. |
I have a set of 16" Ronal's that i'd like to sell, LMK if you're interested.
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