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BLAU GEIST
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 Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2015 9:19 am Post subject: JAGUAR RIMS : will they fit? |
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Hey folks, yes I have read the sticky for rims / tires etc but was curious if anyone had any experience putting these on a 67 five lug beetle?
"Offered for sale is a set of 5 matching JAGUAR XJ-6 15" ALLOY RIMS. All in excellent shape for their age. Believe were on a mid eighties XJ. Bolt pattern is 120.7mm or 4.75""
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BLAU GEIST
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| Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2015 10:51 am Post subject: |
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| Sorry just realized I should have posted in the wheel / rim section of Samba....After further research it looks like it probably will not work but if anyone has thoughts please chime in |
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Northof49
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Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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| Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2015 11:31 am Post subject: |
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Five bolt pattern on an air cooled VW is very wide. Some 205mm I believe. Much wider than the jaguar pattern.
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thomas.
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| Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2015 3:48 pm Post subject: |
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| Why wouldn't it work ? 4.75 inch bolt pattern is same as a chevy. You would just need the correct adapters. I bought used but N.O.S. ones ( the adapters )for a fraction of the new price. You can always find them used. |
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hitest
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| Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2015 3:59 pm Post subject: |
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Throw your jack in your car, borrow a chevy adapter from someone in your circle- and drive down to the jaguar cat's house and try one on.
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I wonder what the nut looks like.
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txoval
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Location: The Woodlands, TX
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| Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2015 5:03 pm Post subject: |
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You can use an adapter or buy drums drilled for Chevy Pattern...
Or disk brake kits with Chevy Pattern...
I have a pair of Wide 5 (stock VW) to Chevy adapters if you want them. Send me a PM. You pay shipping and you can have them |
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BLAU GEIST
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| Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2015 6:41 am Post subject: |
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| Thanks for the helpful info everyone, I will post some pics if I can make this deal work! |
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