Date: Sat, 2 Feb 2002 11:37:07 -0500
Reply-To: Derek Drew <derekdrew@RCN.COM>
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From: Derek Drew <derekdrew@RCN.COM>
Subject: Re: 16" alloy wheels on ebay 5x112 (vanagon bolt pattern)
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<font size=3>Many Audi wheels with the otherwise correct bolt pattern
have a Kilogram rating of 590 which is inadequate for Vanagon (although
some listers are using the wheels anyway without mishap.)<br>
<br>
In any case, it is advisable to get the kilogram rating before buying a
wheel. <br>
<br>
The number 590 comes out to lower than the gross vehicle weight rating of
the vehicle and so there is a question about the advisability of some
Audi wheels.<br>
<br>
A good number to shoot for is 900kg. Numbers above about 750kgs are
probably acceptable but the stronger the better. <br>
<br>
Also, check the offset to see that it is 30 or not too far off from
that.<br>
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Many have written to me about the CV900-VGN 16" wheels. There will
be 48 wheels in the first run and they are in manufacture now to our
specifications. <br>
<br>
I will be publishing more about these when they leave Europe, which
should be shortly. Priority will go to those who have already emailed me
in the order in which they expressed interest. Other than emailing me to
express interest, if you have not already done so, no deposits are yet
being taken so just sit tight. <br>
<br>
For more information on this topic there are some links toward the bottom
of my (now bloated) VW SIG below.<br>
<br>
At 04:43 AM 2/2/2002 -0500, you wrote:<br>
<blockquote type=cite cite>sweet looking 16" five spoke alloys
that will fit the vanagon on ebay - not<br>
mine..go for it-<br>
<br>
<a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/ebayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=601380827" eudora="autourl">http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/ebayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=601380827</a>&<br>
r=0&t=0<br>
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chris </font></blockquote><br>
<font size=3>________________________________________________________<br>
Derek
Drew
New York, NY & Washington, DC<br>
derekdrew@rcn.com<x-tab> </x-tab>
212-580-6486<br>
Email me for viscous couplings<br>
'90 Syncro Westfalia... <br>
...seen off-road at <br>
<a href="http://users.rcn.com/derekdrew/Syncro_Madness_Area.htm" eudora="autourl">http://users.rcn.com/derekdrew/Syncro_Madness_Area.htm</a><br>
Note: most valuable Vanagon sites on the planet (for owners) are:<br>
<a href="http://gerry.vanagon.com/cgi-bin/wa.exe?S1=vanagon" eudora="autourl">http://gerry.vanagon.com/cgi-bin/wa.exe?S1=vanagon</a><br>
<a href="http://gerry.vanagon.com/files/" eudora="autourl">http://gerry.vanagon.com/files/</a><br>
<a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Syncro" eudora="autourl">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Syncro</a>
<br>
<a href="http://www.vanagon.com/" eudora="autourl">http://www.vanagon.com</a> <br>
<a href="http://www.syncro.org/" eudora="autourl">http://www.syncro.org</a> <br>
My syncro list postings consolidated<br>
<a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Syncro/messagesearch?query=212-580-6486" eudora="autourl">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Syncro/messagesearch?query=212-580-6486</a><br>
My refrigerator article: <br>
<a href="http://www.vanagon.com/info/articles/Refrigerator/Reefer_Madness.htm" eudora="autourl">http://www.vanagon.com/info/articles/Refrigerator/Reefer_Madness.htm</a><br>
My article that shows how to deal with insurance companies: <br>
<a href="http://gerry.vanagon.com/files/auto-insurance-madness.html" eudora="autourl">http://gerry.vanagon.com/files/auto-insurance-madness.html</a><br>
To view Wolfgang's incredibly informative wheel article<br>
<a href="http://users.rcn.com/derekdrew/fitbigtiresonvanagon.htm" eudora="autourl">http://users.rcn.com/derekdrew/fitbigtiresonvanagon.htm</a> <br>
To view Tim Smith's incredibly useful gearing calculator<br>
<a href="http://users.rcn.com/derekdrew/syncrotireandgearratios.xls" eudora="autourl">http://users.rcn.com/derekdrew/syncrotireandgearratios.xls</a> <br>
To view two articles about how to think about improving your gears at transmission rebuild time<br>
<a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Syncro/message/7207" eudora="autourl">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Syncro/message/7207</a><br>
<a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Syncro/message/7221" eudora="autourl">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Syncro/message/7221</a><br>
To view some 16" Trailing Arms that enable much larger tires see<br>
<a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/syncro-org/files/Wheels,%20Tires%20%26%20Gearing/Wheel%20%26%20Tire%20Photos/16_Inch_Trailing_Arm.jpg" eudora="autourl">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/syncro-org/files/Wheels%2C%20Tires%20%26%20Gearing/Wheel%20%26%20Tire%20Photos/16_Inch_Trailing_Arm.jpg</a><br>
To view the CV900, the only perfect 16" rim for T3 Vanagon and Syncro see<br>
<a href="http://users.rcn.com/derekdrew/vanagon/images/perfectwheel16s.jpg" eudora="autourl">http://users.rcn.com/derekdrew/vanagon/images/perfectwheel16s.jpg</a> <br>
<a href="http://users.rcn.com/derekdrew/vanagon/images/perfect16wheel.jpg" eudora="autourl">http://users.rcn.com/derekdrew/vanagon/images/perfect16wheel.</a><a href="http://users.rcn.com/derekdrew/vanagon/images/perfect16wheel.jpg" eudora="autourl">jpg<br>
</a> Articles about choosing a 16" wheel and this CV900 model:<br>
<a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Syncro/message/9294" eudora="autourl">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Syncro/message/9294</a><br>
<a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Syncro/message/8672" eudora="autourl">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Syncro/message/8672</a><br>
<a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Syncro/message/9209" eudora="autourl">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Syncro/message/9209</a><br>
SYNCRO OWNERS WHO DRIVE OFF THE ROAD:<br>
You only get to change your ring and pinions once every 10 or 20 years <br>
because that's how long the average syncro transmission goes before <br>
its next rebuild. Start planning for higher number ring and pinion sets NOW!</font></html>
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