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imtb Samba Member
Joined: October 27, 2013 Posts: 363 Location: st.l
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Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2015 7:17 am Post subject: |
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My van is a syncro and thanks for the link on the spare holder good idea and easy. |
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vwhammer Samba Member
Joined: May 20, 2006 Posts: 998 Location: Boulder CO.
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Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2015 8:09 pm Post subject: |
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So other than the control arm rub were there any other contact points during your drive?
Have you had to clearance any other bits of the body or anything in the fender well?
I only ask because I have the same size tire on a 16x7 ET35 wheel that I will be mounting on a non lifted tin top.
Mine is an 85.
I have upgraded the brakes and it just so happens that the rotor mounting thickness is right at 7mm.
This obviously acts as a 7mm wheel spacer.
Just curious if this is all going to fit without too much rubbing or trimming.
Edit: Damn... Yeah old thread bumps and I just saw that you apparently had no rubbing. |
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DAV!D Samba Member
Joined: September 10, 2013 Posts: 979 Location: EL CAMINO
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Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2015 3:37 pm Post subject: |
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I mounted the same tire size & wheels to my former 2wd Westy but I used spacers in the front. No spacers in the rear, but I dunno how anyone could use that size with no spacers in the front.
edit.. darn those old topic bumps.. _________________ 86 Syncro Build - Ecotec Motor Swap - Pop Top Conversion - Camper Build & Syncro Conversion |
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levi Samba Member
Joined: February 11, 2005 Posts: 5522 Location: Las Vegas
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Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2015 12:54 pm Post subject: |
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If your van is 2wd, and if you just want a spare for the purpose of getting you down the road to fix your flat, then you can use your old 14" wheel/tire combo.
Just remember to always have the old lugs/bolts. _________________ One of these days I'm gonna settle down,
but till I do I won't be hangin round.
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VanaConn Samba Member
Joined: August 15, 2004 Posts: 64 Location: Cochranville PA 19330
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imtb Samba Member
Joined: October 27, 2013 Posts: 363 Location: st.l
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Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2015 8:57 am Post subject: |
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Will the 225/70/16 Fit the clam shell spare tire holder?
I am looking at the 215/70/16 But want the spare tire to fit in the shell.
I did read the 215/75/15 fits in the holder but what about the above? |
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Jake de Villiers Samba Member
Joined: October 24, 2007 Posts: 5911 Location: Tsawwassen, BC
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Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2015 8:45 am Post subject: |
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VanaConn wrote: |
The 215/60/16 is only slightly larger than stock (1")and revs at 813rpm where as a stock tire (185/75/14) would be roughly 832 revs per mile. |
For the record, the stock tire size is 185R14 (approximately 185/82/14) and turns 811 revs per mile. _________________ '84 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX
'86 Westy Weekender Poptop/2.5 Subaru/5 Speed Posi/Audi Front Brakes/16 x 7 Mercedes Wheels - answers to 'Dixie'
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WandS Samba Member
Joined: January 05, 2007 Posts: 228 Location: Miami, Florida
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Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2015 5:44 am Post subject: |
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I did the same exact thing to my first nice set of tires on the same rim. Luckily, your spacers saved the next set of tires i bought. Thanks for bringing this up and reminding me to check the next set of tires and not to take things for granted. You rock Chris. _________________ 85 Westy Weekender with a Bostig Conversion. |
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VanaConn Samba Member
Joined: August 15, 2004 Posts: 64 Location: Cochranville PA 19330
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Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2015 1:35 am Post subject: |
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I'm running the CLK320 et37 with No spacers & 215/60/16 XL Falkens Ziex 612s and had to knock the wheel weights off on my 86 2wd westy . No tire rub but when I add lift springs I'm going to check them again. They are close though. Of course the tire size can dictate whether you can get an XL or higher load rated tire. The 215/60/16 is only slightly larger than stock (1")and revs at 813rpm where as a stock tire (185/75/14) would be roughly 832 revs per mile. Corners so hard on sweepers I have to hold on. It's awesome ! Thanks T3 for the hardware and killer machined wheel caps.
Obviously many off road oriented tires don't come so small so the challenges are greater with a stock drive train. You can find tire specs on tire rack.com _________________ Admin;
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speedtek Samba Member
Joined: August 19, 2010 Posts: 234 Location: Prince Albert, SK
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Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2011 10:29 pm Post subject: |
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Sorry to revive an old topic, but I have a question for you Loogy, how did the larger tires affect your acceleration and braking on that van?
I'm going to be going with an oversize AT tire here in the spring (not quite that tall, but close) and I have been mulling over the possibilities about what is best. I know tire shops get stinky as soon as they start seeing over 3% difference from oem. Those are at least 10%, I'm thinking more around 7 or 8 for myself |
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nfinsness Samba Member
Joined: December 08, 2010 Posts: 16 Location: Somerset MA
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Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2011 9:59 am Post subject: |
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I have similar wheel size with 205 70 R16 tires on my 85 Westy...leaves about 3-4 mm clearance at upper control arm. I think this is the biggest tire for this wheel without using spacers.
Nat
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walnutplanter Samba Member
Joined: October 20, 2008 Posts: 64 Location: Walla Walla, WA
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Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2011 7:58 pm Post subject: |
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Glad I spent the dough for the spacers from Chris! |
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fastwagens Samba Member
Joined: March 01, 2004 Posts: 1028 Location: Michigan (The other west coast)
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Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2011 7:34 pm Post subject: |
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All in all how was the ride with all that rubber? |
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Jedi Samba Member
Joined: October 23, 2007 Posts: 734 Location: Cool California
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Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2011 6:26 pm Post subject: |
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Boy I bet that smelled good _________________ 1961 Westfalia SO23 Mango Green/Seagull grey
1961 Westfalia SO34 T/BW
1961 Westfalia SO34 SWR
1964 Westfalia SO33 pearl white
1965 Westfalia SO42 Velvet green
1986 Syncro Wolfram grey with black int GL
1986 Syncro Doka
1987 Syncro Sevana beige Adventurewagen
1987 syncro Sevana beige GL
1973 Pumpkin orange Thing
2 1963 Rag top bug's
1965 Manx
1970 Single cab
1971 combi
1990 Vanagon GL
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DAIZEE Samba Member
Joined: January 26, 2010 Posts: 7552 Location: Greater Toronto Area Ontario West Side
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Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2011 4:51 pm Post subject: |
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I decided it was a 2WD because of the location of the fuel filler. Do any Syncros have the fuel input there? (still learning so I ask).
I think it is wonderful that someone (specifically in the business) admits mistakes because we all learn and we most likely remember the lesson more. |
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insyncro Banned
Joined: March 07, 2002 Posts: 15086 Location: New York
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Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2011 10:15 am Post subject: |
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Corwyn wrote: |
It's like a confessional!
I've made worse mistakes, but I don't want to SHARE them! |
For this and many more reasons I really respect Chris.
It takes big b#$%s to admit and post when we screw up.
In this case the wheels work so well on Syncros that I have never actually mounted them on a 2wd.
I have a set put aside for a 2wd lift project coming up.....I am so happy this post is around!
Thanks Chris.
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Corwyn Samba Member
Joined: December 29, 2009 Posts: 2238 Location: Olympia, Washington
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Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2011 9:55 am Post subject: |
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It's like a confessional!
I've made worse mistakes, but I don't want to SHARE them! _________________ '90 White Westy ("The Longship")
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Christopher Schimke Samba Member
Joined: August 03, 2005 Posts: 5391 Location: PNW
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Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2011 8:37 am Post subject: |
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Just fixing the dead picture in the first post.
_________________ "Sometimes you have to build a box to think outside of." - Bruce (not Springsteen)
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floggingmolly Samba Member
Joined: April 06, 2007 Posts: 1106 Location: San Diego, CA
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Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2008 2:51 pm Post subject: |
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loogy wrote: |
Again, I blame it on too much tea.
I should really clarify that the actual wheel offset and width will play a major role in whether or not you have enough clearance.
Low offsets and/or wider wheels increase the chance that the tires will rub on the front and back of the front wheel well opening. It's sometimes tough to compare apples to apples. |
And in your defense, you have pointed out that tires are different in how they bow out above the rim line. I guess we all fall into that circumstance where we know so much about a topic we get complacent about really ground truthing what we think we know for sure. I'm just glad you brought it to our attention and showed it happens to all of us! _________________ '85 Wolfsburg Weekender |
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jalopyjockey Samba Member
Joined: June 29, 2005 Posts: 357 Location: avl, nc
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Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2008 1:11 pm Post subject: |
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If you start browsing various tire manufacturers spec sheets, you will see tire size versus wheel width recommendations all over the board, even within the same manufacturers tire lines |
thats exactly what i was noticing and the tire guys ive been talkin to around here have been less than knowledgeable....thanks for confirmin my suspicions- sean |
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