Date:         Sun, 23 Sep 2012 11:48:49 -0400
Reply-To:     Jonce Fancher <streetbugs@FRONTIER.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jonce Fancher <streetbugs@FRONTIER.COM>
Subject:      Re: Center Bore size for Vanagon Wheels
Comments: To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
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Hi Dennis
Reason I ask is for one of the sets Audi 16" or VW 15" will go on my
71 Bay bus that is Lowered.
I have a whole different set of rules to play by on this set up.
Not looking for tall, More on the Low side of the world.

Thanks Jonce

>By the time you are done with spacers, longer wheel bolts front, studs rear
>etc. why not get wheels that fit?
>
>If you have the alloys you could also go to a 225/70-14. Nokian makes a
>wonderful tire in that size, ($$).
>
>The Audi wheels could be a good choice. 66mm is the center bore needed and
>will also keep them hub centric for the front of Syncros. Note that a
>chamfered edge is also needed. Not only does the center bore have to
>enlarged but it has to really remain centered as that can be the reference
>(where the centering cone goes), for many balancing machines.
>
>BTW the AR95T wheels I recently mentioned are designed for light truck
>applications, 2,200 pounds/wheel up to a 32" tire.
>
>Dennis
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
>Jonce Fancher
>Sent: Saturday, September 22, 2012 1:36 PM
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Center Bore size for Vanagon Wheels
>
>Hi all
>I know the bolt pattern for the vanagon and bay bus is 5x112.
>I want to know the center bore size required to fit over the hub and dust
>cap for the wheel as well.
>
>I did pickup a set of 5x112, 15" x 7" Wide ET 45 Wheels
>
>I also have a set of 16" Audi that are also 7" But only have 2. ET 35, Same
>5x112 bolt pattern.
>
>But both sets will Not bolt on with out the centers being opened to accept
>the centers.
>
>Let me know.
>I know a shop that can do it cheaply enough but if I can at least tell them
>what I want I should be good to go.
>
>I will mount a tire on each rim and check body rub and other issues later.
>
>Thanks Jonce