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Date:         Sat, 5 Dec 2015 22:48:07 -0500
Reply-To:     Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: New weels rubbing control arm
Comments: To: Aaron <a.robinson.lists@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <16D35960-044A-4D7E-9638-9E7C3EE36863@gmail.com>
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The WRG3 is an awesome tire. The 215/65-16 is a tall tire and it may rub in front with the ET23 wheels. I like this size for the Syncro. The 225/60 is between the two. It is also a very common size so you can always get one in a pinch.

For inflation pressure 38-42 front and 48 should work very well.

Dennis

-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Aaron Sent: Saturday, December 5, 2015 10:10 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: New weels rubbing control arm

I finally got a chance to look at all 4. The set is indeed mixed. I got 3 et23 wheels and 1 et38 wheel. The wheels are stamped with the offset which backed up the obvious visual difference.

So, the right combo works fine. I got two on there and clearances don't appear to be an issue. I'll have to get the wrong wheel worked out with the vendor.

Size wise, I nearly went with the WRG3 SUV tires in 215/65/16, but with the lower stance of the carat, I wasn't sure if I'd end up rubbing in the wheel wells. So I went a little more conservative.

Thanks all! Aaron

> On Dec 5, 2015, at 5:09 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > > The 215/60-16 with a 99 load index is an extra load rated tire. Good choice. > I prefer the 225/60-16 for just a bit more height and width. The 225 > normal load index is 97 or 98 and the XL version goes to 101 or 102 > depending on brand. From the specs your tie and wheel choice should > work. Carefully check all the wheels for the ET. Maybe the set is > mixed! If you want send some pics and I'll try to help you out. > > Dennis > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On > Behalf Of Aaron > Sent: Saturday, December 5, 2015 6:13 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: New weels rubbing control arm > > Well, it's a completely stock Carat which sits a bit lower than other vans. > I didn't get to see the rubbing since the shop didn't put them on. > I'll try to put them on this evening and see what it looks like. > > I was a bit surprised. From reading it seemed most 215/60/16 would fit > without clearance issues and that size has a nice stable sounding 99 > load rating. > > >>> On Dec 5, 2015, at 2:33 PM, T3 Technique >>> <christopher@t3technique.com> >> wrote: >> >> As was mentioned, you definitely don't want spacers with an ET23 >> wheel. They already stick out too far. If your suspension is stock, >> you should have plenty of clearance. Something is amiss here. >> If the suspension was modified with lift springs and you are running >> the upper ball joint spacers, that could account for the clearance issue. >> >> Thanks, >> Christopher >> www.t3technique.com >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On >> Behalf Of Aaron >> Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2015 1:49 PM >> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >> Subject: Re: New weels rubbing control arm >> >> I confirmed they are the correct ET23 offset. I'll mount them up and >> try to figure out the correct spacers needed. >> >> Does anyone have suggestions on vendors with spacers and how to >> determine the correct spacer thickness? >> >> >> >> >> >>> On Dec 5, 2015, at 10:31 AM, Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@yahoo.com> wrote: >>> >>> Most are stamped on the back with # of holes, BCD and ET. >>> >>> Stephen >>> >>> mobile >>> >>>> On Dec 5, 2015, at 11:55 AM, Aaron <a.robinson.lists@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >>>> >>>> I was wondering the same. Does anyone know if the wheels show the > offset? >>>> >>>>> On Dec 5, 2015, at 8:48 AM, vw_van_fan_Mark <madvws@cox.net> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> That tire/wheel combo should clear. I wonder if you were sent ET37 >> wheels by mistake? >>>>> >>>>> ET37 fits Syncros so vendors sell wheels with both ET setups. >>>>> >>>>> Mark >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Aaron wrote: >>>>>> It's time to replace tires and ordered some Nokian tires and some >>>>>> of >> the 16" euro-look alloy wheels. The tire place just called and said >> the front wheels are hitting the upper control arms. >>>>>> >>>>>> The wheels are the 16x7.5 ET 23 ones that seem to be popular with >>>>>> many >> list vendors. The tires 215/60/16 (26.2"). It's a 91 carat with stock >> suspension. >>>>>> >>>>>> I wasn't expecting to run into issues. Is that to be expected and >>>>>> in >> either case is there a remedy? >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks! >>>>>> Aaron >>


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