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jttosh Samba Member
Joined: May 16, 2004 Posts: 451 Location: Cuyahoga Falls,Ohio
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Posted: Wed May 13, 2020 3:59 pm Post subject: Re: "What wheels fit?" The ultimate wheel post. |
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I just had Bus Depot cancel my order for all my lug nuts for the alloys i posted above.
Anyone here source these locally at a parts store? Autozone near me did not have them. _________________ "listening for the secret,searching for the sound" |
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VicVan Samba Member
Joined: July 01, 2015 Posts: 1845 Location: Vancouver Island, BC
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Posted: Wed May 13, 2020 4:08 pm Post subject: Re: "What wheels fit?" The ultimate wheel post. |
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jttosh wrote: |
I just had Bus Depot cancel my order for all my lug nuts for the alloys i posted above.
Anyone here source these locally at a parts store? Autozone near me did not have them. |
http://t3technique.com/lug-nuts-studs-and-bolts/
Send Chris an email, he's extremely helpful and reliable. _________________ '90 Little Blue Truck, 2WD auto, FAS GenV 2.0 NA (AVH) |
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jttosh Samba Member
Joined: May 16, 2004 Posts: 451 Location: Cuyahoga Falls,Ohio
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Posted: Wed May 13, 2020 4:12 pm Post subject: Re: "What wheels fit?" The ultimate wheel post. |
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Thanks, if I can't source locally I will give him a try.
Anyone have luck at a chain parts store?
My tires just came in and are waiting on these. _________________ "listening for the secret,searching for the sound" |
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bernier.evans Samba Member
Joined: May 21, 2020 Posts: 1 Location: Quebec, Canada
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Posted: Thu May 21, 2020 6:26 pm Post subject: Re: "What wheels fit?" The ultimate wheel post. |
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VicVan wrote: |
Hi
I found these, from a 2001 Mercedes E320. 16", ET 41.
Would they fit a stock 2WD Westfalia (auto)? I understand I would need some spacers.
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Hi VicVan, I found the same wheels. Did you installed them? If yes, can you share what you did to fit these?
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VicVan Samba Member
Joined: July 01, 2015 Posts: 1845 Location: Vancouver Island, BC
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Posted: Thu May 21, 2020 9:19 pm Post subject: Re: "What wheels fit?" The ultimate wheel post. |
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Hi,
Haven't installed them yet. I've contacted Chris at T# Technique, and I ordered spacers for the front and the back, studs for the rear, nuts for the rear, longer bolts for the front. And a drill bit to make the bolt holes a bit wider (37/64"). _________________ '90 Little Blue Truck, 2WD auto, FAS GenV 2.0 NA (AVH) |
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tjet Samba Member
Joined: June 10, 2014 Posts: 3533 Location: CA & NM
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Posted: Tue May 26, 2020 1:16 am Post subject: Re: "What wheels fit?" The ultimate wheel post. |
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Does anyone know what that maximum backspacing you could have on a 15" steel rim on a 1985 2wd tintop (front & rear)? I'm guessing it's around 5.25" maybe?
I have a spare rim that I will check the rear clearance on, both front & rear on a 2wd & a Syncro.
I will post my findings on max wheel backspacing with some detailed photos |
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Zeitgeist 13 Samba Member
Joined: March 05, 2009 Posts: 12115 Location: Port Manteau
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Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2020 9:16 pm Post subject: Re: "What wheels fit?" The ultimate wheel post. |
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If you don't buy these, you're an even bigger idiot than me. Don't be that guy.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/MERCEDES-W208-CLK320-16X7...0290.m3507 _________________ Casey--
'89 Bluestar ALH w/12mm Waldo pump, PP764 and GT2052
'01 Weekender --> full camper
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J-Rod's Van Samba Member
Joined: April 21, 2020 Posts: 7 Location: Seattle, WA
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Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2020 2:06 am Post subject: Re: "What wheels fit?" The ultimate wheel post. |
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2WD Westfalia, will these work? If so, what size tires can I run. If I also add a GW 1.5" lift, can I increase the tire sidewall height?
VW 5x112 , 7.5jX17H2 ET51
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Christopher Schimke Samba Member
Joined: August 03, 2005 Posts: 5392 Location: PNW
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Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2020 6:37 am Post subject: Re: "What wheels fit?" The ultimate wheel post. |
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J-Rod, you could run those, but you would need to have the center bore opened up to 66.56 by a machine shop and you would need spacers, studs, and lugs. There's a chance the center caps may not fit too. _________________ "Sometimes you have to build a box to think outside of." - Bruce (not Springsteen)
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J-Rod's Van Samba Member
Joined: April 21, 2020 Posts: 7 Location: Seattle, WA
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Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2020 11:42 am Post subject: Re: "What wheels fit?" The ultimate wheel post. |
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The center isn't at 66.56 already being a VW wheel? Any idea on the tire size that i could run with these? Thx |
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levi Samba Member
Joined: February 11, 2005 Posts: 5522 Location: Las Vegas
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Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2020 8:36 pm Post subject: Re: "What wheels fit?" The ultimate wheel post. |
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Go to your van.
Write down the tire size you have now.
Plug that into google to find out what your current tire diameter is.
If you're happy with acceleration response, climbing hills now, etc, then find a 17" tire with the same diameter and a load range of 97 or higher.
The above is just a general guideline.
Since Christopher said you'll need to drill it out, you can be fairly sure you need to drill it out. _________________ One of these days I'm gonna settle down,
but till I do I won't be hangin round.
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gonna see life my way
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a2wolfsburggli Samba Member
Joined: October 30, 2018 Posts: 279 Location: WI
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Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2020 12:47 pm Post subject: Re: "What wheels fit?" The ultimate wheel post. |
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I searched this post and a couple others. Don't see the exact answer.
'87 2wd all stock running components.
Will the 7.5Jx17 ET25 rims from an '03 Audi AllRoad fit with just spacers? Will the center bore need to be machined on these?
If they rims fit (or can be made to,) what size tire would be recommended?
Currently they're sporting 225/55's.
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Past: '09 CC 3.6L 4motion "R36 wannabe" | '02 Audi TT "ALMS Edition" | '84 Jetta GLI with Autotech Supercharger | '89 Helios Jetta GLI 16v's (x2) | '95.5 URS6 | and the list goes on.
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Christopher Schimke Samba Member
Joined: August 03, 2005 Posts: 5392 Location: PNW
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Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2020 5:16 pm Post subject: Re: "What wheels fit?" The ultimate wheel post. |
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a2wolfsburggli wrote: |
Will the 7.5Jx17 ET25 rims from an '03 Audi AllRoad fit with just spacers? Will the center bore need to be machined on these?
If they rims fit (or can be made to,) what size tire would be recommended?
Currently they're sporting 225/55's.
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You would have to have the center bore opened up to 66.56mm and you would need to run new lugs front and rear. The center caps will not fit front or rear.
225/55R17s will fit, but are on the tall side. A 215/55R17 or a 225/50R17 would be preferable. _________________ "Sometimes you have to build a box to think outside of." - Bruce (not Springsteen)
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a2wolfsburggli Samba Member
Joined: October 30, 2018 Posts: 279 Location: WI
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Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2020 10:04 am Post subject: Re: "What wheels fit?" The ultimate wheel post. |
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Christopher Schimke wrote: |
You would have to have the center bore opened up to 66.56mm and you would need to run new lugs front and rear. The center caps will not fit front or rear.
225/55R17s will fit, but are on the tall side. A 215/55R17 or a 225/50R17 would be preferable. |
Thanks Chris. Great info as always. I was good until the center plates won't be usable. Which makes sense because they clip to the inside of the hub bore if memory services me correct. _________________ Current: '87 Westfalia | '16 Audi Q5 3.0T S-Line w/sport package.
Past: '09 CC 3.6L 4motion "R36 wannabe" | '02 Audi TT "ALMS Edition" | '84 Jetta GLI with Autotech Supercharger | '89 Helios Jetta GLI 16v's (x2) | '95.5 URS6 | and the list goes on.
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campism Samba Member
Joined: September 07, 2007 Posts: 4492 Location: Richmond VA
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Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2020 3:18 pm Post subject: Re: "What wheels fit?" The ultimate wheel post. |
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These look pretty neat, if anyone is interested. Never heard of the Hayashi brand.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/535721364048992 _________________ '87 Westy in Wolfram Grey Metallic |
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danfromsyr Samba Member
Joined: March 01, 2004 Posts: 15144 Location: Syracuse, NY
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jwallis Samba Member
Joined: March 02, 2012 Posts: 569 Location: Austin
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Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2020 12:24 am Post subject: Re: "What wheels fit?" The ultimate wheel post. |
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No one has mentioned this in a while, but you can basically find whatever wheels you want on https://www.car-part.com/ you just might have to drive to the yard. _________________ TheVanTracker.com - Kill Switch + GPS Tracker + Door-open alerts, made specifically for the Vanagon!
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markf1 Samba Member
Joined: September 21, 2019 Posts: 286 Location: Telluride, Colorado
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crazyvwvanman Samba Member
Joined: January 28, 2008 Posts: 9940 Location: Orbiting San Diego
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Posted: Sat Jul 04, 2020 9:06 am Post subject: Re: "What wheels fit?" The ultimate wheel post. |
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You will have to modify the stock carrier to fit that size tire, period.
Even then it may not fit, depending on rim WIDTH and tire model.
That VanCafe spare carrier you linked to ISN'T a rear carrier!
Read the description and look at the photos.
Mark
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markf1 Samba Member
Joined: September 21, 2019 Posts: 286 Location: Telluride, Colorado
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Posted: Sat Jul 04, 2020 7:53 pm Post subject: Re: "What wheels fit?" The ultimate wheel post. |
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Hi and thanks for your reply. If it is possible to modify the stock clamshell carrier to allow the 15” rim with the 215/75/r15 tires that would be great. Any advice or description of how that is done would be very helpful. I think OK even if we deflated the tire. We carry a small air compressor.
I know that van cafe carrier fits under the van and replaces the clamshell. That would be ideal imo, but out of stock and not sure if they are still being fabricated. _________________ 1986 Westfalia Syncro
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