"What wheels fit?" The ultimate wheel post.

panscraper_deluxe · Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2015 10:55 am Post subject:

I know this is a huge thread and I think I may put the Audi wineglass 16's on mine, but I'm thinking these Impreza sport wheels would look MUCH MUCH better.

Impreza wheels are 5x100

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Of course, I'm half-assed trying to sell it right now and here's the ad if anyone wants a Subie swapped Vanny

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1775503

3dig · Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2015 9:08 pm Post subject:

So I just picked up a set of these rims, does anyone have information on clearance issues on a syncro? Christopher if your reading this, I am going to need all the necessary hardware to make these work. Also, Ive not seen what the countersink looks like as my van did not come with alloys. Thanks!

Christopher Schimke · Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2015 7:54 am Post subject:

jon-da-bomb · Posted: Sun May 03, 2015 1:46 pm Post subject:

I'd really like to get the CLK320 Seven spoke wheels but in the meantime I've found a nice set of Mid 90s s-class wheels. Anyone know if they can work with a 2wd westy? What modifications would I have to make? I'm thinking a 20mm spacer might suffice, although those tires are fairly wide...

Here is the local CL ad:

Set of 4 wheels & GT Radial Champiro tires with 80-85% tread (8/32nd's)

Wheels are from a 1994 S500 W140 Mercedes but will also fit 400 sel, 500 sel, s420, S600.

Tire size is 235/60/16

RIM SIZE: 71/2Jx16H2 ET 51
THE PART # IS 140 400 09 02

Sir Sam · Posted: Tue May 05, 2015 11:31 am Post subject:

Dirty Sailor · Posted: Sun May 10, 2015 12:13 pm Post subject: Wheel Fitment

Hey everyone, I've been around for just a short time and spend most of my time researching on here. I've found myself to the point now that I need to ask a few questions. I'll post the others in the proper threads. I know there are a ton of these questions on here and I've done a lot of reading but it seems like there is a lot of back and forth on whether different size wheels be bolted on or if there needs to be modifications. I have found these and would like to know if anyone could say whether or not I will have to alter anything on an 87 Westy?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/361276947627?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

geodude · Posted: Sun May 10, 2015 5:47 pm Post subject:

The load rating on those 17x7 rims is a bit low. At 1500 lbs you aren't leaving much margin over the maximum static wheel load.
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Dirty Sailor · Posted: Mon May 11, 2015 11:46 am Post subject:

geodude · Posted: Mon May 11, 2015 1:13 pm Post subject:

I used steel Mercedes rims on one of my past vans. I know they have 16 and 15 inch sizes in ET37 and I think ET31 available if you look around. Don't know about 17 inch. Commonly these were used for the spare on the Mercedes or for snow tires. I know there are posts about these.
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PMM · Posted: Thu May 28, 2015 12:30 am Post subject:

Hi folks, new to The Samba, great to have such advice around. I read through this awesome explanation! Looking to put 16" steel rims and new tires on my 1982 Vanagon AC. Here in Canada, Costoc sells steel rims that are really affordable, and after reading all this - I'm still wondering if these would fit:
It's their # X99127N,
Can see it on the following pdf (which includes a fitting chart and descriptions of the different models they have):

http://www.costco.ca/wcsstore/CostcoCABCCatalogAss...b22015.pdf

Can get the specs quick on the bottom of pg 72, and it also lists all the vehicles and years the rims fit - Audi and Volks.

Any advice would help.
PMM

Christopher Schimke · Posted: Thu May 28, 2015 6:30 am Post subject:

PMM · Posted: Thu May 28, 2015 9:54 am Post subject:

Christopher Schimke
Thanks Chris, good to know. I'll see if i can't source some with the correct offset ET30 (?) - though I may just have to stick with the 14"s that are already on there.

WedgeAntillies · Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2015 11:00 am Post subject: Syncro Wheels

Looking to get some 15" rims for my Syncro and wanted to know if these Audi wheels would work

They are 5x112 bolt patern, 15x6j with a 45 et.

The van is a 1986 Syncro that is completely stock.

**fixed** thanks Levi
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levi · Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2015 1:48 pm Post subject:

You need 5 x112

these could be made to fit, but too much trouble
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WBXR · Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2015 10:18 pm Post subject:

7.5 ET50 up front 10 ET65 in the rear. Chris helped me with the adapters.

dsdunbar

Hi All,

So I've poured over the wheel threads and reviewed the wheel thread about accounting for the 9% reduction in load rating (that thread unfortunately stopped at 16" rims where as I am considering 17"). Earlier this morning I sent an email off to Chris (T3) asking the same question. Sorry if I missed the answer to this question elsewhere on this forum (I used the search function to the best of my abilities).

For a 1989 Vanagon Westfalia full camper, what tire size (ex: 215/55/R17) should I put on the van to maximize all season driving (live in PNW, its wet), maximize safety, minimize power/mpg losses, and definitely not damage the van?

I do not know why people stagger the offset between the front and rear, I would like to minimize any issue with rubbing (sliding door, control arms, wheel wells).

I have 5mm spacers for all wheels to bring the offset to 32. But what tire size do I buy (2XX/XX/R17)?

In my research on this site I saw lots of people mentioning:
225/50/R17
215/55/R17
235/55/R17 (questionable)
215/50/R17
215/65/R17
225/60R17 - Yoko Geolander - I have stock springs so think these are likely out?

T3's literature (on his site) states:
"*Note* - Tire selection can be super critical for some wheel sizes/offsets as it is the tire that will make contact with the upper control arm before the wheel ever hits the upright/spindle. For the above recommended offsets, 205's should be just fine, 215's can fall into a gray area. Some fit fine at the higher recommended offsets, others will need slightly lower offsets in order to have enough clearance. 225's will definitely need to be inspected closely to ensure that they don't rub on the upper control arm. 225’s on the wheel sizes above will usually require the offsets to be at the lower end of the recommended offset range."

So does that mean I should be looking for 205/XX/R17?
(last note, my spare tire is stock R14, I can't recall which version size tire)

thasty07 · Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2015 7:21 am Post subject:

16x7 ET 37

This is one of those on the fence wheels and I would love to hear anyone else chime in, I know they will fit, but spacers? Maybe 5mm? On the fronts only?

i ordered 57mm twist in studs for the front from T3 for a different wheel set up but that fell through, so now Im curious as what all I have to change

Jake de Villiers · Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2015 9:39 am Post subject:

thasty07 · Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2015 10:58 am Post subject:

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