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PostPosted: Fri Jun 14, 2002 5:31 pm    Post subject: Wheels Reply with quote

Which size wheel will replace my 14 inch originals on my '79 westy? are any specific sizes recommended?
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 14, 2002 5:43 pm    Post subject: Wheels Reply with quote

Some people like to buy a set of wheels off of an old Mercedes 300d and bolt those on.

(In my opinion, changing wheels is among the
LAST things that one should do, but then
again, I am grumpy Mr. Poopy Pants.)
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 16, 2002 6:04 am    Post subject: Wheels Reply with quote

The wheels are 5x112mm.bolt pattern many of the Audi,BMW,and Benz. wheels will fit.Try your local custom wheel shops for other rims w/the same lug pattern.There are also alot of different adapters to change the lug pattern but not highly recomended,opposed to redrilling your rotors&drums about $5.oo a hole. Check the back spacing on different aftermarkets.DavidK 71Deluxe,69S/Cab
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 18, 2002 10:12 pm    Post subject: Wheels Reply with quote

The biggest concern here is the offset. Most car wheels have the wrong offset. You also need to worry about the 14mm bolt holes. Mercedes W140 body [S class from 92 to 2000] used 14mm bolts. Here is a website that lists cars and wheel bolt sizes:
http://www.tyresave.co.uk/fitment.html
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 30, 2002 8:24 am    Post subject: Wheels Reply with quote

Personally I like the Vanagon alloys on early
Bay Westies. No offset BS problems...
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