"What wheels fit?" The ultimate wheel post.

[peterT3syncro]

Made an update to my thread
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=664566
Using a VW Caddy rim
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Type 3 Syncro Kombi, EJ22 Subaru

[Michael4104]

No can see pictures.
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[peterT3syncro]

Photos fixed
Peter
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Type 3 Syncro Kombi, EJ22 Subaru

[CanWesty1991]

[zoofish]

I've been lurking, reading and watching in this thread for months now and have finally taken the leap for a set of 19" Wheels. I found a set of 19"x8" AMG Replica wheels (ET35) with 225/35/19 tyres upfront and 235/35/19 tyres outback.

Whilst it is still at the Workshop, getting its' Subaru H6 transplant completed, I couldn't wait to pop the wheels on the car. I'm happy to report that we have experienced NO rubbing issues whilst driving it around the yard - Wheels are currently running with NO spacers. Once it is home, we might play with some shorter grease caps upfront and a small spacer at the rear, so that we can get the centre wheel caps on.

[Christopher Schimke]

Zoofish, that's really nice!
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[zoofish]

[inorganic]

Hello There! I recently purchased an 86' syncro weekender (a 10 year dream come true). I am putting some new tires on it & would like to get a spare wheel that matches the 4 running wheels. Looking for some info & where to purchase a 7J x 16H2 HT49 wheel to match those that are currently on the van (those sold by vancafe & gowesty are a mismatch for ET values). Pic below is of the wheel I am trying to match - any info is greatly appreciated!!

Cheers,

[crazyvwvanman]

That wheel is from a VW T4, commonly called a Eurovan.
The VW parts networks appears to have them new, see below.
It looks like the center hole has been crudely enlarged to "fit" the Vanagon. If so this may make it hard to get a new tire properly balanced since most balancing machines expect the center hole to be perfectly centered.


http://www.jimellisvwparts.com/products/Volkswagen...E-091.html

You should consider getting a better fitting wheel with an ET number between 39 and 30, such as ET37 Mercedes wheels.

Mark

[inorganic]

Hi Mark -

Thanks for your response & taking the time to send on that link! Regarding your comment that the wheel was 'crudely enlarged to fit the vanagon' - would you mind shedding more light on that? It seems from the schematic link that those wheel may have once had a sleeve which is not present on mine, so I'm assuming that was removed? When you look at the photo do you feel it was off centre?

Cheers,

[Christopher Schimke]

I agree with Mark 100%.

The "sleeve" that you are referring to is actually part of the wheel. It creates the center bore. The Eurovan center is 57.1mm which is too small to fit over the Vanagon front hub. It's common to have those center bores opened up by a machine shop which creates a very true center bore, but sometimes people cheap out and do it themselves and the results can be less than ideal.
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[inorganic]

Christopher -

Thanks for your feedback aswell! The wear on the tires is allover the place, I originally put it up to tires that were run under pressure (they were ~15psi low with possibly bad alignment (lots of outer tread wear, which was even and not scalloped).

Looks like I've got to invest some more calories in this thread to understand best options for new wheels.

Cheers,

[crazyvwvanman]

I can't say for sure that the center hole is off center. That needs to be checked on each wheel. That "sleeve" shaped area was part of the wheel metal and has been removed.

Mark

[levi]

Hey, those lug nuts kinda look like they only have about 3 or 4 turns on them, is that right?
I think you want 7 full rotations.
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[Christopher Schimke]

[inorganic]

Chris -

I believe the previous owner completed a big brake upgrade on the front - i say that because the rotors appear to be vented. I plan to take off the wheel and have a better look.

That being said, does that mean a wheel with a greater positive offset number (like the 49's i currently have) need to be installed? FYI the information on your T3 website is very helpful - thank you!

Cheers,

[Christopher Schimke]

[inorganic]

Hi Chris -

Thanks for the info regarding the brake kits & clearance. Due to cost I am leaning towards sourcing a wheel to match my current set of 4 & taking it to a professional machine shop to complete the opening of the centre bore.

I am curious to find out of if the previous owner put some 10mm spacers to bring it between the 30-39 range - which I'll find out once i take the bugger off! If not - is this something you would suggest doing?

Cheers,

[Christopher Schimke]

[inorganic]

Cool - I'll be able to get under the van in the next week or so to tell for sure. In the event that spacers/studs are required - do you have any suggestions in length of either & supplier?

Cheers,