> OK detectives who rim are gw selling > http://gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=4150&category_id=143&category_pare > nt_id= > > they say this is a direct bolt on no boring hubs, special bolts , or spacers > ?? well I finally found the ans to this they buy a CT&W part 150070-002-010 a raw rim that is a dot JJ style rim the mfg is http://www.carlisletire.com/ aka http://www.uniquewheel.com contact Rosey 310-816-1015 On the rim it says Made in USA 15x7 J.J. Dot CT&W 9 19 2001 Custom This is the carlisletire http://members.shaw.ca/trclark/Volkswagen-Bus-Vanagon_files/im3511_20080207_ 121006.pdf These cost about $15 each from a few vendors 503-491-8848/800-938-8473 then they cut out the center of the 14" vanagon steel wheels & weld that center piece into the CT&W 15x7 custom rim The 14" rims are $15-25 I got quoted about $50 for the labout for cut/weld so you cost DIY is 15 + 15 + 50 =$70 not really worth the efort unless your a welders just buy the sa steelies from van cafe for 89 but gw charges 135/rim for the CT&W's s |
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