Lets see your rims FAQ

panel · Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2022 2:08 pm Post subject: Re: Lets see your rims FAQ

^ great stance ! Cool

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bonzai272 · Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2022 12:19 pm Post subject: Re: Lets see your rims FAQ

Just wanted to post the final result and thank those who helped answer my questions as far as wheel fitment and shocks.

1972 Westfalia Bus
Front: 4" narrowed adjustable beam with dropped spindles
Rear: 3.5" dropped horseshoe plates
Wheels: 17x7 repop chrome Fuchs
Stock length shocks
Beam is adjusted to it's highest setting. No rubbing or scraping.

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richparker · Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2021 9:22 am Post subject: Re: Lets see your rims FAQ

cdennisg · Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2021 8:53 am Post subject: Re: Lets see your rims FAQ

^^^ Very nice.
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imtb · Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2021 6:43 am Post subject: Re: Lets see your rims FAQ

15" spilt bus wheels, 215/75/15 Goodyear HT

bonzai272 · Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2021 12:50 pm Post subject: Re: Lets see your rims FAQ

Currently working to install a 4" narrowed beam but it appears the steering arm will make contact with the brake servo. Any of you run into this issue before and know how to resolve?
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BYeaton · Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2021 7:23 am Post subject: Re: Lets see your rims FAQ

You will have to use a “tall cap” which CIP sells.

bonzai272 · Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2021 4:58 pm Post subject: Re: Lets see your rims FAQ

What are ya'll doing for center caps? Im running 17x7 fuchs and bought some really nice center caps but they for sure wont fit in the rear due to the axle nut sticking out too far. Not sure about the front fitment yet as I am still working on the beam.

I unfortunately cant run wheel spacers due to tire clearance issues.

Thanks for any leads!
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BYeaton · Posted: Fri Oct 29, 2021 8:30 am Post subject: Re: Lets see your rims FAQ

imtb · Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2021 6:29 pm Post subject: Re: Lets see your rims FAQ

I yours looked good lowered. I have been going back and forth lowering or not. I don’t want to give drive ability or ride quality.

imtb · Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2021 6:28 pm Post subject: Re: Lets see your rims FAQ

Thanks I like 5 spokes also they look good rolling. We need a Let’s see them Rolling thread.

imtb · Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2021 6:27 pm Post subject: Re: Lets see your rims FAQ

Thanks I like 5 spokes also they look good rolling. We need a Let’s see them Rolling thread.

BYeaton · Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2021 9:03 am Post subject: Re: Lets see your rims FAQ

I love the 5-spokes too. They look great with the bus up high like that. But I'm partial and run them as well on mine.

Shonandb · Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2021 8:15 am Post subject: Re: Lets see your rims FAQ

cdennisg · Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2021 3:49 pm Post subject: Re: Lets see your rims FAQ

At stock height, stock wheels always win. Bus 15's would look great on your bus.
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imtb · Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2021 12:47 pm Post subject: Re: Lets see your rims FAQ

Here is my latest obsession. Just picked up this 70 Montana Red.
Stock or 5 spoke, don't see too many with 5 spoke. I am picking up some 15" spilt bus wheels to try next.

cdennisg · Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2021 1:11 pm Post subject: Re: Lets see your rims FAQ

vwwestyman · Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2021 9:22 am Post subject: Re: Lets see your rims FAQ

I guess this is for anybody-but one thing to maybe think about trying when considering a tire that is going to be real close to whether it fits or not:

I was able to get my friendly local tire place to mount a pair of used tires they had to try out on my Bus. They did charge me a little bit (and rightfully so), but it was nice to know for sure that my combo would work before committing to a brand new set of tires and not being sure.
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BYeaton · Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2021 11:56 am Post subject: Re: Lets see your rims FAQ

bonzai272 · Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2021 10:27 am Post subject: Re: Lets see your rims FAQ

Cant thank you enough for the help and info! Looks like Im going to go with the same setup that Vee Dub Nut did a few posts up instead then, since I am going to ride at similar height as him and have the same exact setup, and it worked for him. Thanks again!

"17x7 repop Fuchs wheels from CIP
Wagenswest Slambay Special (4" beam, 2.5" spindles, 3.25" drop plates)
Fronts: 205/45/17
Rears: 205/50/17"
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