Will 16x8 wheels fit on my 95 Eurovan Camper

[wildabeast]

I came across some used tires and wheels and am wondering if they'd work on my 1995 Eurovan camper:

Wheels: 16x8 and 66.6 centre bore, ET 51
Tires are 235/60/16

Note: van is not yet lifted but I would be doing that as part of this upgrade

Thanks

PS I saw the megathread about vanagon wheels / tires but didn't see one for Eurovan -- sorry if it exists and I missed it
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1995 VW Eurovan Winny
1985 VW Vanagon GL
1996 VW Jetta
1987 VW Golf (RIP)

[Maurz]

That is a somewhat commonly used tire size but usually on a 7.5 inch rim. I'd think you will be fine depending on how much lift you add.

[Broseph Stalin]

[wildabeast]

Thanks all.

I'm scouring the forums trying to figure out the range of wheels that will work on the 95 Eurovan, but can't seem to find a all-in-one source.

I'm more or less trying to mimic the wheel and tire setup thats in the gowesty lift kit, but have decided to try to source some used wheels and tires to save some $$ (I'm in canada, so between exchange rate, shipping, and duty, its a pricy package).

So assuming I decide to go with 16" wheels, I'm trying to figure out:
- What wheel width will work? I've seen 6.5 to 7.5" but wondering what the max/min/ideal are
- For offset, is et38 the standard? How far could I deviate from that?
- 5x112 I'm guessing is non-negotiable?
- Center bore 57 mm -- also non-negotiable?

Once I get that figured, I probably have some questions about tires too... but I'll defer that for now

Cheers
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1995 VW Eurovan Winny
1985 VW Vanagon GL
1996 VW Jetta
1987 VW Golf (RIP)

[rcowan]

As far as the exact limits of every combination. Good luck. I doubt anyone knows all the options. Some are try them and see if they fit.

You can buy spacers to correct for the offset in one direction. You can buy centering rings if the center bore is larger than 57. These start adding up and if you are looking at all the options to find the cheapest solution, often sticking with the recommendations is best.

However, if you have found something you really love and don't mind the extra cost, you have options. For example, I found some 16x7.5s that I really liked with the wrong center bore... I bought rings and problem solved.

[Zeitgeist 13]

As a general rule, most 16" Audi and late model VW rims (w/5x112 PCD) fit these vans very well.
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Casey--

'89 Bluestar ALH w/12mm Waldo pump, PP764 and GT2052
'01 Weekender --> full camper
y u rune klassik?

[samba415]

This is a nice calculator.
https://tinyurl.com/y6adzftm

[wildabeast]

Great responses.

I've decided I'm useless and I'm gonna by the gowesty lift kit and get er fitted where i can.

anyone got a good spot in bellingham?
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1995 VW Eurovan Winny
1985 VW Vanagon GL
1996 VW Jetta
1987 VW Golf (RIP)

[wildenbeast]

This is worth a read for upgrading an early EV to 16" wheels:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=8239277&highlight=#8239277
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- Bill, '93 Eurovan Syncro Weekender (2.5 manual ACU)

[wildabeast]

[CdnVWJunkie]

[chrslws]

Don't be afraid to try something different. Center bore rings run $10 for a set and wheel spacers and longer bolts are not gonna break the back. The UK guys are much more adventurous about wheel choices; take a look on the vw t4 forum or any of the Facebook groups for UK t4 owners for inspiration. And you definitely don't need to install rear discs.

[wildabeast]

[wildabeast]

Just to close this off, I ended up grabbing the Gowesty wheel and lift kit. Definitely not the cheap route but saved me search time and I'm very happy with the new look and feel!
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1995 VW Eurovan Winny
1985 VW Vanagon GL
1996 VW Jetta
1987 VW Golf (RIP)