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

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: Mon Jul 04, 2005 12:47 am Post subject:

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

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

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 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.

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??

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

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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.

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 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?

Christopher Schimke · Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2014 3:11 pm Post subject: Re: Empi/BRM 15" x 5.5" ET 12


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