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 Topic: What size tire on a 16" SA steel rim fits in the spare storage? |
Jon_slider
Replies: 2
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 Forum: Vanagon Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2017 11:25 am Subject: Re: What size tire on a 16" SA steel rim fits in the spare storage? |
the spare tire cavity space is inconsistent between vans
there are 2 different clamshells, each with their own different top bars.
the shallower setup is from vans that originally came with stee ... |
| Topic: Spare Tire Clamshell - Size Fits? |
Jon_slider
Replies: 1
Views: 432
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Forum: Vanagon Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2017 11:39 am Subject: Re: Spare Tire Clamshell - Size Fits? |
your 195 tire will fit with modifications to the clamshell system you have
There are two different clamshells, you have the shallow one on the right:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/142752 ... |
| Topic: Tire carrier for rear or top,what do you have that's better. |
Jon_slider
Replies: 20
Views: 1953
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Forum: Vanagon Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2017 10:45 pm Subject: Re: Tire carrier for rear or top,what do you have that's better. |
I recommend the Van Cafe carrier for non Syncros, its a simple and inexpensive solution that does not require any fabrication.
I suggest you read this link, then call them to ask questions
The on ... |
| Topic: Mefro vs South African vs GoWesty Steelies |
Vanagon Nut
Replies: 35
Views: 5427
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Forum: Vanagon Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2016 4:22 pm Subject: Re: Mefro vs South African vs GoWesty Steelies |
from here
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=7888468
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/1427528.jpg
Ah-ha! I simply removed my springs and made a shim pack of washers on t ... |
| Topic: Mefro vs South African vs GoWesty Steelies |
Jake de Villiers
Replies: 35
Views: 5427
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Forum: Vanagon Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2016 3:21 pm Subject: Re: Mefro vs South African vs GoWesty Steelies |
from here
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=7888468
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/1427528.jpg
Ah-ha! I simply removed my springs and made a shim pack of washers on t ... |
| Topic: Mefro vs South African vs GoWesty Steelies |
Vanagon Nut
Replies: 35
Views: 5427
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Forum: Vanagon Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2016 6:43 pm Subject: Re: Mefro vs South African vs GoWesty Steelies |
from here
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=7888468
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/1427528.jpg |
| Topic: How to identify the larger clamshell for factory alloys? |
kalispell365
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Views: 5666
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Forum: Vanagon Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2015 10:41 am Subject: Re: How to identify the larger clamshell for factory alloys? |
Found it on google!
The one on the left is the alloy clamshell.
Now, if I can find out the difference visually in the springs. Thank you everyone for your input so far.
https://www.thesamba.com ... |
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