Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2014 16:21:53 -0600
Reply-To: Ralph Meyermann <ralphmeyermann@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Ralph Meyermann <ralphmeyermann@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: 15" Wheels
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Got my tires from Costco for $3.00 more than tire rack could before tire
racks shipping
Velma 82 1.9L AAZ TD Westy
On Dec 27, 2014 4:07 PM, "Michael McSwain" <michaelmcswain@gmail.com> wrote:
> Ok, so instead of messing with all of this offset BS, does anyone have
> $1,149.95 I could borrow?
>
>
>
> On Sat, Dec 27, 2014 at 4:52 PM, Ben <syncro@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > If they are "Bens" wheels, you must have a lot of them. Even after
> > downsizing, there are still 300+ in the pile.;-)
> >
> > Some aftermarket Mercedes Benz wheels will bolt straight on. That's what
> > GW is selling. However, those with the correct offset & lughole size are
> > more difficult to find these days as most modern vehicles take a high
> > offset wheel.
> >
> >
> > BenT Weeehls
> > sent from my electronic leash
> >
> > > On Dec 27, 2014, at 1:33 PM, Jack Reynaert <jack007@COMCAST.NET>
> wrote:
> > >
> > > Best to go with the ones offered by Go Westy, I have a set of Bens
> wheels
> > > which were given to me... the bolt pattern was perfect, but it would
> take
> > > big bucks in spacers and lug conversions to make them work.
> > > Now I have 4 Bens wheels sitting in my attic.
> > >
> > > Still running my 14" original rims with 185/R14 Load D summer tires.
> > >
> > > When the tires go, I'm going to go with the Go Westy package.
> > >
> > > BTW, still trying to sell my Bens wheels.
> > >
> > > Jack R.
> > > 84 Westy Wolfie
> > > N. of Detroit
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On
> Behalf
> > Of
> > > Michael McSwain
> > > Sent: Saturday, December 27, 2014 2:04 PM
> > > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > > Subject: 15" Wheels
> > >
> > > Hey all,
> > >
> > > I know there are a few mile long posts on the samba about this, but I
> > always
> > > end up feeling like I'm drowning in information over there.
> > >
> > > Does anyone have any suggestions on a 15" wheel conversion that
> requires
> > the
> > > most minimal of modifications? I found 2 sets locally for $250 that
> I'm
> > > thinking about getting but I'm not 100% sure if they'll fit or if I'll
> > have
> > > to go get spacers/long lugs etc. They came of of a '95 E320 and a '95
> > C280.
> > > The look just like the ones Gowesty sells. I'm going to go back out
> and
> > get
> > > the wheels measurements off of them on Monday.
> > >
> > > If I had the budget I'd just buy the gowesty kit and I'm trying to
> figure
> > > out if I'll end up spending close to the same after buying all the
> > necessary
> > > accoutrements.
> > >
> > > I'm not married to this style and I'm more concerned about handling and
> > > performance than looks.
> > >
> > >
> > > Thanks in advance.
> > >
> > > Michael.
> >
>
>
>
> --
> yea yea yea..
>
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