BRM's for my Vanagon...I want 'em!

NattyDread · Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2014 2:52 pm Post subject: 17" BRMs

At least at a 17" diameter, I would presume the width is 7" and the offset would be 35 - 40.

The ET of 12 and the narrow 5.5" width makes the 15" less appealing.

My question still stands: Is anyone running a 205/70R15 tyre on a set of the 15 x 5.5 BRMs?

TequilaSunSet · Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2014 1:06 pm Post subject:

One of the rare times I can say this... mines bigger than yours Razz

17" BRM's, welcome to the BRM Family Very Happy

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NattyDread · Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2014 11:57 am Post subject: Empi/BRM 15" x 5.5" ET 12

I just bought an '88 Westy which the previous owner had shod with a set of these BRMs and P205/60R15 94H tyres. The first thing baby needs are new shoes ... especially since I'll be flying to pick-up the Westy and then driving it 4500kms with my 3.5-yr old aboard. Very Happy

While these BRMs are pretty things, upgrading to a 15" rim without increasing the width by 1", or more, seems to be a bit of a waste of effort - a 6.5" rim would have made more shoes available. Essentially, my choices are limited to 195/70, 205/65, and 205/70. However, given these wheels have an ET of 12 (~ half of the stock wheels), the wheels ride much further outboard and there's a chance the 205/70s might rub.

Is anyone running 205/70R15 on a set of these BRM wheels? ... on a Westy?

I'm leaning towards a set of Nokian Hakka C or WR C (which normally stand a little tall) and would prefer to go with 205/70 if I can.

Once I get this Bus home, I'll find new "old" wheels for it (likely CLKs)... sadly these BRMs won't work on either my '66 Westy or '74 Thing as both are wide-5 ... stay tuned, there may be a set of BRMs available this autumn.

abuspilot · Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 9:07 pm Post subject:

What about a set of empi 5 spokes? Any pics on a bus preferably a single cab. Man, now I have a choice to make between these and the BRM's. My next question is about the offset.
BRM's = 6+
Empi 5 Spokes = 12
Original Steel Wheels = Need help here. What are they??

These seem like a good deal
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VW-Vanagon-Camper-V...dZViewItem
and
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VW-Vanagon-Camper-V...dZViewItem

Last question, how long have the empi's been available for later buses??

abuspilot · Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 5:14 pm Post subject:

I'll look forward to seeing them especially on a single cab. I may get a set to put on mine.

Cjdonita · Samba Member Joined: October 13, 2004 Posts: 16

I've got a set from cip for my 85 single-cab. Have'nt mounted them yet but will let you know as soon as i do! I think they will look awesome! Very Happy

abuspilot · Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2006 8:20 am Post subject:

So did anyone ever get a set of the BRMs? If so, please post some pictures and details on how they fit. Thanks

levi · Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2005 12:47 am Post subject:

for 1100 its every day
for 450 its lucky ( stealing? )

r39o · Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2005 8:02 pm Post subject:

Were those 16s a set constantly offered or just a random pair?

levi · Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2005 4:25 pm Post subject:

you can get a new set of these in 15" with new tires for 1100 total.
or
you can do like I did
a set of 16" ronals with Nokian low profile tires, brand new, awesome tires
450$ total off of ebay.......whooooeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

r39o · Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2005 12:19 am Post subject:

Those Ronals look like nice wheels. No question about ratings and what not about those. If you can get 15 inch fitment starting at $900, why bother with other wheels, unless you find nice used wheels for cheap, then it makes sense.

My wife, too, wonders why I want to change wheels, when the ones we have are still round.

Randy in Maine · Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2005 9:37 am Post subject:

Interesting. I wonder if they would fit well on my 15 x7 alloys? I would imaginne they would. I have 215/65/15 on there now.

Hendoo · Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2005 9:24 am Post subject:

I would use a size of 205/65-15, here is one they have at the BusDepot:

http://www.busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=COMTRAC15

You could probably find a comparable one in the same size cheaper from a local tire store though.

Randy in Maine · Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2005 6:50 am Post subject:

What sort of tire would you run on the 15" x 5.5" faux BRMs that would not jack up the final drive ratio and support the weight?

Just curious.

DanJReed · Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2005 4:44 am Post subject:

Sweet lookin'!
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Crankey · Samba Member Joined: July 11, 2004 Posts: 2672

will TT brakes fit up to a Vanagon w/o too much hassel ? 17" BRM's might be cool Smile

Hendoo · Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2005 7:48 pm Post subject:

That would only be for the 17" ones...I just want the 15" ones in the 5x112 bolt pattern. I am taking the wife to Hawaii in August...so maybe that is enough buttering up for her to not mind me dropping the $ on new wheels and tires that I really don't need. Anybody want to buy my stock wheels and hubcaps with nearly new LT radials?? Wink

chikor · Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2005 5:12 pm Post subject:

i have looked into this also and found that the flat four wheels will work if you change out the brakes for ones with a 5x100mm bolt spacing....just to get you wondering i was thinking of audi TT brakes on mine with the 17inch BRMs.... Twisted Evil

Hendoo · Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2005 11:11 am Post subject:

I think those are Ronal R-28's, here is the link to Ronal's website:

http://www.ronalusa.com/cars/vw_vanagon.html


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