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Q-Dog
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 Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2014 1:54 pm Post subject: New wheels for our buggy. |
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I got tired of hunting for a nice set of slot mags and came across these.
They are Refinished Mickey Thompson, 15x6, 15x8.5. Not perfect, but very nice. Opinions?
Backspace on the rears may be a little wide but I think they are gonna work OK. Now I need to round up the proper lugs and get them mounted.
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frizzardking
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| Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2014 2:33 pm Post subject: Rims |
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| Very Nice ! Way better than the Z28 rims , now you look period correct! |
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MOON BUGGY
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| Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2014 3:07 pm Post subject: |
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Verry nice. 
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LeeVW
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| Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2014 3:22 pm Post subject: |
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andygere
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| Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2014 3:49 pm Post subject: |
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| Very nice. I've been looking for something similar for mine for quite a while. Chevy bolt pattern? |
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joescoolcustoms
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| Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2014 4:44 pm Post subject: |
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Nice "find"!
Will look really nice on the buggy.
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kellison
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| Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2014 4:55 pm Post subject: |
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| nice score. im running 15x12 in the back and 15x4 in front weld wheels. |
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wythac
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| Winner! |
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truckdude
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| Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2014 5:34 pm Post subject: |
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| Love them, you don't see a lot of M/T mags around anymore. |
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67dude
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| Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2014 5:57 pm Post subject: |
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| Very Nice! |
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scarter302
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| Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2014 6:04 pm Post subject: |
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| Those Mickeys will look great on your ride. nice OG style |
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GS guy
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| Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2014 6:14 pm Post subject: |
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Great looking wheels, and they appear to be in excellent condition! They're going to look awesome on your buggy.
Jeff
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Q-Dog
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| Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2014 6:27 am Post subject: |
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Yes, they are Chevy 4 3/4" bolt pattern. I have drilled drums in the rear but still running adapters in the front.
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Wetstuff
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| Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2014 6:37 am Post subject: |
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Q, ++++++ Agree, they will look good. Nice contrast between matte and polish.
Jim
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VOLKSWAGNUT
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| Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2014 8:17 am Post subject: |
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Dude, those are going to be killer on there...
Nice!!
Screw the backspacing.. run those wide bitches and be proud...!!
Post the pics right back here when you get them on...
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wvbowtieman
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| Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2014 8:52 am Post subject: |
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Bravo!! Buggy's look good with period correct wheels. Just that simple. 
15" x 8.5" rears and 15" x 5" fronts.
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Q-Dog
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| Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2014 1:24 pm Post subject: |
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| wvbowtieman wrote: |
Bravo!! Buggy's look good with period correct wheels. Just that simple.
15" x 8.5" rears and 15" x 5" fronts.
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What size are your rear tires? I have 245/60/15 currently and gonne reuse them for now.
Dammit! You're gonna make me spend some more money! I was looking at knockoffs today and decided that might be going too far. Then you show up with a picture of them on your car and they look great!
I got lugnuts, wheel locks and valve stems ordered today. Local "wheel and accessories" shop says they can not mount those old wheels ... but he couldn't really explain why. WTF?
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VOLKSWAGNUT
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| wvbowtieman wrote: |
Bravo!! Buggy's look good with period correct wheels. Just that simple.
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I couldn't agree with you more..
Cragers.. (or the like), Fat Slots, Keystones, wide five WIDE steels... etc..
About the only thing... is... cant come up with decent 14 inch tires anymore...
I ended up scraping a full set of 14x8's because of limited sizes..
So its 15's all the way.... 
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| [ Local "wheel and accessories" shop says they can not mount those old wheels ... but he couldn't really explain why. WTF? |
Its the newest jackass lawsuits..
They dont want liability mounting anything old and or used... 
Shop around..... and sign or bring a waiver.
Knock offs or what some of us called spinners....kick ass.. I just added them to my slotted wheel caps ..
The ole' spinner towers...
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Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
Rebuilt to drive not decorate
WANTED: Local Eatin' Joints, Triple D for TheSamba contributions here http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=570510
Search "VOLKSWAGNUT" on YouTube since you cant watch a "certain" BELT change video round here
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RedBaronofRedBud
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| Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2014 5:42 pm Post subject: |
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| wvbowtieman wrote: |
Bravo!! Buggy's look good with period correct wheels. Just that simple.
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I couldn't agree with you more..
Cragers.. (or the like), Fat Slots, Keystones, wide five WIDE steels... etc..
About the only thing... is... cant come up with decent 14 inch tires anymore...
I ended up scraping a full set of 14x8's because of limited sizes..
So its 15's all the way....
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| [ Local "wheel and accessories" shop says they can not mount those old wheels ... but he couldn't really explain why. WTF? |
Its the newest jackass lawsuits..
They dont want liability mounting anything old and or used...
Shop around..... and sign or bring a waiver.
Knock offs or what some of us called spinners....kick ass.. Im staged to ad them to my slotted wheel caps too..
The ole' spinner towers...
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I agree with the Old Skool look. I would have to add the list ET's (as shown on Kermit). The fronts are 14s and rears 15s. Cooper Cobra, Mastercraft and BF Goodrich make the 14s to fit.
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VOLKSWAGNUT
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^ You know I like Kermit I meant to add ET's to that list... 
No 14's in MY needed size though.....
Some have all the luck...or dont lower their buggy.... 
Tell those riding in the back... dont smile.. and wear a mouth guard..
One main reason I eliminated my back seat....
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Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
Rebuilt to drive not decorate
WANTED: Local Eatin' Joints, Triple D for TheSamba contributions here http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=570510
Search "VOLKSWAGNUT" on YouTube since you cant watch a "certain" BELT change video round here
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