Date:         Fri, 4 Jun 2010 15:11:20 -0700
Reply-To:     BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: New 5x112 Wheels from EMPI
Comments: To: Old Volks Home <oldvolkshome@gmail.com>
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On Fri, Jun 4, 2010 at 2:41 PM, Old Volks Home <oldvolkshome@gmail.com>wrote:

>
> 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
>

These wheels have been available via CIP1 for some time. I like the look of
many of these new repro wheels. But as others have pointed out, they are
only 5.5" wide. Too narrow for my taste. I already thought the 6" wide Carat
wheels were not enough of and improvement on the 5.5" steel rims. Going to
15's on 5.5" seems a step backwards if you have factory alloys now.

I would also be concerned about load rating. On CIP1's ads, they specify the
wheels for Splittie and Loaf vans. Why was the Vanagon excluded? Makes me
wonder. I have not done all the research. Please enlighten if you have some
of insight into the load rating situation.

Have redrilled Fuch 8's in back. By machinist retired so thought about using
the Fuchs repros. If only they were wider...



Regards,

BenT