Date:         Mon, 2 Sep 2002 23:31:17 -0500
Reply-To:     Harmon Seaver <hseaver@CYBERSHAMANIX.COM>
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From:         Harmon Seaver <hseaver@CYBERSHAMANIX.COM>
Subject:      Re: wheel spacers
Comments: To: George Thorburn <thorgk@ACCESSCOMM.CA>
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   You shouldn't need them for the rear, unless you just want to keep the fronts
and rears equidistant. I was really surprised I need them in the front, as these
same rims (15" Mercedes) worked great on my '73 westy. So I'm still looking,
don't know how thick they have to be, but I'm thinking that if I can find some
15mm (or 1/2") ones, I'll be able to use the caps that fit over the center
hole. I didn't really have to open up the hubs at all on these.


On Mon, Sep 02, 2002 at 05:53:04PM -0600, George Thorburn wrote:
> I have the same question as Harmon.  I just picked up a set of 16 spoke rims off an Audi 5000 turbo (85 I think).  I know I need to have the center hole opened up ( is 62mm right?), and I know I need spacers for the front wheels. (how thick?).  Do I also need spacers for the back wheels?  Thanks for any help.
> George
> "85 Westfalia

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Harmon Seaver
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