pics of 356 wheels on a splitscreen

[crazy horse]

hiya,
does anyone have any pics of 356 wheels on a split bus....i am debating between standard split bus steel wheels or 356......not sure if one is cooler than the other.
any pics/advice would be great.
many thanks
rob

[Dustin B]

Same wheels on two different busses.

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[Braukuche]

The 356 wheels look like 66-67 type 1 wheels because they are slotted in a similar way. You cam get all sorts of reprise these days in different widths.
Stock wheels look better.
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1956 Ghia
1959 SO-23 Westfalia
1960 double cab
1960 Baja Bug
1963 stretched double cab
1962 Golde sunroof Ghia
1963 356 B coupe
1963 Notchback
1967 21 window less rusty now

[Alan Brase]

There are at least 3 different kinds of 15" slotted steel wheels:
1.356 wheels
2. 66-67 type 1 wheels
3. Brazil "Mangels" chrome wheels I think came in 2 different widths maybe 15x 5" and 15x 6"
Kinda think there may be some new alloy versions out now (Italian?)
Also, there existed some Spyder and Carrera wheels with alloy rims and steel centers. Yes, they are expensive. Maybe $2000 each.
If anyone knows more about slots, rim width, fitment/ offset and so on, I would like to know as well.
1966-67 Type 1 wheels are the unloved stepchild right now. But I think the offset is not right for a bus?
Al
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Al Brase
Projects: 67 sunroof bug, 67 Porsche 912 Targa, 70 Westy
Dec 1955 Single Cab pickup WANT 15" BUS RIMS dated 8/55, thru 12/55
To New owners: 1969 doublecab, 1971 Dormobile
Vanagons:
80 P27 Westy JUL 1979, 3rd oldest known US
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[Braukuche]

[54bug]

Hi

My ''64 Crew cab with 1990's Mangel 15X6 repro 356 wheels. Sandblasted the Brazilian chrome and power coated White. Able to run 205-60-15 wheels front and back. Offset works and and handling is great, for a bus.

Bus suspension isnt' stock... Rear has, straight type 3 axles, and 356B brakes. Front uses a Wagons West Narrowed, adjustable beam with Airkewled disk brakes.

My only headache has been finding a front sway bar.

Scott

[otahuhu]

Super cool, 52 with 16" porsche rims, that was way... different at the time and still is a memorable bus.