Date:         Tue, 4 Mar 2008 18:46:17 -0800
Reply-To:     BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: New 14" and 17" Alloys for Vanagons
Comments: To: Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@hotmail.com>
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On 3/4/08, Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> I have the Go Westy Mercedes 'look-alikes' in 16X7 1/2 23 ET and the
> Overland Big Brake Kit on the front. I "think" the BBK's have to have at
> least a 15" wheel before they'll fit ... anything bigger, no problemo ....
> but BenT will chime in and correct if needed :)
>
> Bob
> Salt Lake>



Bob,

Unfortunately, I do not have one of the Bus Depot wheels to try out. Just
because your wheels w/ similar spec fit, doesn't mean all wheels with that
width and offset will work. The construction of the wheel rim will dictate
what will fit inside it as well. For example, there is a steel available for
Vanagons which are made by taking a centers from a 14" rim and welding it
onto a 15" rim. The resulting wheel still has restrictive interior clearance
as the original. So even though the rim itself has the ET23 offset and 15 or
16 diameter rim, the resulting wheel still cannot accept a big brake kit
design for the 15" centers. I hope that made sense to somebody.

Nothing substitute 100% other than trying it out.


BenT