Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2012 12:22:12 -0400
Reply-To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Center Bore size for Vanagon Wheels
In-Reply-To: <dd3eba$8qij87@out02.roch.ny.frontiernet.net>
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71 Bus as compared to a Vanagon changes some of the rules. You also have
limited wheel space at the rear fenders. Capacity is not as much of an issue
due to the Bus being lighter but still needs to be considered. Back in my
bus days the 205/75-14 was a preferred size for me. With the lowered
suspension things can get tight. I would start with the 16's as there are
many more low profile choices available. The Audi wheels may fit on the rear
as is so start there and then determine a tire size. I'm thinking a
215/60-16.
Dennis
-----Original Message-----
From: Jonce Fancher [mailto:streetbugs@frontier.com]
Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2012 11:49 AM
To: Dennis Haynes; vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Center Bore size for Vanagon Wheels
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
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