Date:         Wed, 8 Oct 2003 23:06:36 -0700
Reply-To:     David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG>
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From:         David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG>
Subject:      What is the correct offset for 16 x 8.0 wheels?
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I have some Mercedes Benz 16 x 8.0" wheels with an offset of 35mm - they
bolt right on to the Vanagon and the nuts have the same profile as the
Vanagon nuts.

But, as we all know, the offset 35mm is incorect for wheels this wide.

6" wheels are typically 30mm ET
7" wheels are typically 24mm ET

so what is 8" - I have some 8mm and 20mm spacers here.  8mm seems about
right, but there is maybe 5mm clearance between the upper control arm and
the rim, with 20mm installed the tires stick WAY out there - with both
installed it seems pretty silly unless I want to impress the neighbour with
his Chev and Mickey Thompsons.  I am going to be using 235/85R16 and there
is no way of getting the sliding door open if I had one (Single Cab Syncro)
and I will be spraying mud all over the side of the vehicle.

May end up selling these wheels in the end... shame seeing how the price was
right.

David Marshall

Fast Forward Automotive Inc.
4356 Quesnel-Hixon Road
Quesnel BC Canada  V2J 6Z3

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