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PostPosted: Sat Mar 27, 2010 8:12 am    Post subject: Need answer fast: Rabbit rims - Can I use these? 195/65/R15 Reply with quote

I found a nice set of rims, tires, hubcaps on Craigslist for $150. Don't really need 'em since i just bought S.O rims and Nokians but thought, for 150, I could use one for a spare (now using a 14" spare) Is 196 too narrow?

http://spokane.craigslist.org/pts/1652991793.html



They were removed from a VW Rabbit. Pitch is 112, so fit is no problem, i think. May head over this morning. Thanks!
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 27, 2010 9:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The offset of late-model MkV vehicles (Rabbit, GTI and Jetta from 1005.5-2009) is in the 50-54mm range so they might be more than a bit tight without some sort of spacer. The other challenge here is the load rating on the tire; that also might not make them the best choice for a Vanagon.
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 27, 2010 9:25 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ahh, I forgot about the spacer thing. I should have know that one, since i have read the tire sticky - but saw nothing about the Wabbit rims. Thanks for the quick heads-up.
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 27, 2010 9:26 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Have you asked them what the offset is? I dont know, but someone here might. Other then that you may have to increase the center bore's diameter to 66.7mm if is not already to fit the vanagon.
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