Date:         Fri, 4 Jun 2010 18:02:42 -0400
Reply-To:     Hector Zapata <hlzapata@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Hector Zapata <hlzapata@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: New 5x112 Wheels from EMPI
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Look at that, the same wheels that are on a link I sent to the list months
ago from CIP1

http://www2.cip1.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=1935

I guess they do fit, huh. Oh, well...

Hector
1990 Carat 'Ursula'

*"Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not
sure about the the universe."
Albert Einstein*


On Fri, Jun 4, 2010 at 5:41 PM, Old Volks Home <oldvolkshome@gmail.com>wrote:

> Just an update on these wheels.....
>
> Was at the Sacramento Bug o Rama this past Sunday and got to see a set of
> the EMPI BRM Black repros on Richard Davis' (OEVeedub) 88(?) GL Westfalia.
> He runs Nokian 205-65x15 tires on his and says the handling is wonderful
> and
> I saw that the sliding door amply clears the rear right.  He claims the
> handling is superb loaded down or not.  Didn't have my camera with me
> (forgot it), so no photos to show :(
>
> Speaking of loading it down, packed a lot of his product line to the roof
> in
> the Westy to drive from Lake George, CO to Sacramento, CA. and had a booth
> at the show.  Big crowd around his booth and people were spending the bucks
> with him (his first time there).  Bought two pairs of SA Rear Mudflaps and
> a
> Hirschmann Antenna for myself.
>
> The BRM repros look so good, I'm thinking of moving my factory alloys to my
> 84 GL and put the BRM repros on my 84 Westy.  These are sweet :)  Pricing
> looks to be around $120 to $140 a piece depending on quantity purchased.
>
> http://www.oldvolkshome.com/empiwheels5x112.pdf
>
> YMMV
> --
> Jim Thompson
> 84 GL 1.9 "Gloria"
> 84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt"
> 72 411 Station Wagon "Pug"
> 75 914 1.8 "Nancy"
> Full Timing Since March 1999
> oldvolkshome@gmail.com
> http://www.oldvolkshome.com
> ***********************************
> On Thu, May 20, 2010 at 3:23 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <
> scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:
>
> > the 5.5 width struck me as a bit on the narrow side perhaps.
> >
> > those are VW Bug wheels , style wise, in my opinion.
> > and the 15 x 5.5 fits that.
> > on a bug the right tire would be 165 R15 I believe, a pretty skinny tire.
> >
> >
> > I think my south african 15 inch steel wheels are 6 inches wide.
> > anyway, 5.5"  wide in a vanagon 15 inch wheels does not strike me as what
> > you really want in a 15 inch Vanagon wheel.
> > and the ET is small, so they won't reach in very far, and sit somewhat
> > 'out'
> > , plus they're narrow too.
> >
> > no pass, in my opinion.
> > close but no cigar.
> > Scott
> > www.turbovans.com
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Michael Sullivan" <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> > Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2010 1:59 PM
> > Subject: Re: New 5x112 Wheels from EMPI
> >
> >
> > Smokin'! I like the BRM, too.
> >> Michael in San Antonio
> >> 91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo'
> >> 73 Beetle
> >>
> >>
> >> On Thu, May 20, 2010 at 3:45 PM, Old Volks Home
> >> <oldvolkshome@gmail.com>wrote:
> >>
> >> I saw these at EMPI's display at the Bug-In on 5/2/2010.  Very nice
> >>> looking
> >>> (especially BRM replica), 5.5x15.  Just received this PDF from EMPI
> >>> today,
> >>> so take a look at it on my website:
> >>>
> >>> http://www.oldvolkshome.com/empiwheels5x112.pdf
> >>>
> >>> I've inquired into EMPI about what the load ratings are for these
> wheels
> >>> and
> >>> why the ET is so different from the stock (Steel ET39, Alloy ET30), as
> >>> well
> >>> as asking if these have been test fitted and what recommended tire size
> >>> for
> >>> them (oh no, not another tire thread, aaaarrrrgggghhh).
> >>>
> >>> I'll have prices shortly.
> >>>
> >>> YMMV
> >>> --
> >>> Jim Thompson
> >>> 84 GL 1.9 "Gloria"
> >>> 84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt"
> >>> 72 411 Station Wagon "Pug"
> >>> 75 914 1.8 "Nancy"
> >>> Full Timing Since March 1999
> >>> oldvolkshome@gmail.com
> >>> http://www.oldvolkshome.com
> >>> ***********************************
> >>>
> >>
>