Date: Tue, 13 Dec 2016 09:06:18 +0000
Reply-To: Michael McSwain <michaelmcswain@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Michael McSwain <michaelmcswain@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Reasonable cost alloy wheel option
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That's the first westy I've seen with the 2 high / 1 low hook up
arrangement since I sold my 85 Wolfsburg in college. I still regret
selling her to this day.
On Mon, Nov 21, 2016, 2:49 PM Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:
> This wheel is only available in 16, 17, and 18 inch sizes. As for cost
> saving opportunities 15 still leaves you with outdated tire designs and
> unless you are going for taller All Terrain type tires your choices are
> still very limited. Basically the best is the 205/65-15XL or C/D tire.
> These are not cheap.
>
> The tire recommended is now available for ~$80. This is a high quality,
> reinforced sidewall tire in a readily available size. Even in XL it is
> readily available. Going to a 225/60-16 you get even more options.
>
> I’ve been at this for a long time. I’m done with used wheels that often
> require modifications (spacers) anyway only to find out they’re bent or
> have some other issue. For the off road crowd sometimes the 15” makes
> sense. Also, if you later decide to go with a brake upgrade some will not
> work inside some of the 15” wheels.
>
> Dennis
>
> From: Anthony Egeln [mailto:regnsuzanne@yahoo.com]
> Sent: Monday, November 21, 2016 2:28 PM
> To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>; vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Reasonable cost alloy wheel option
>
> Hi Dennis....
>
> That is a good price. Do you know if they make this same wheel in a 15
> inch?
>
> There is a very big price difference in tires for 15 inch vs. 16 inch so
> I'd rather have 15 inch wheels.
>
> Thanks for bringing this product to our attention.
>
> Ant
>
> ________________________________
> From: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM<mailto:
> d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>>
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM<mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Monday, November 21, 2016 1:54 PM
> Subject: Reasonable cost alloy wheel option
>
> Follow the link to some pictures of the Ultra Wheel 402-6722+32S. This
> wheel is 16" X 7" with a 32mm offset which is perfect for both 2WD and 4WD
> Vanagon. The load rating is 1,800 pounds. These use cone shaped lugs and I
> recommend the smaller heads or spline lug nuts/bolts. For the 2WD the
> plastic hub cap needs to bored out to make room for the bearing cap. Bore
> out for the covers for the factory alloys as was done on this one.
>
> https://1drv.ms/f/s!AqaEiIhKCAKbi4pJh41ursfbTE-3Aw
>
>
> Of all places these wheels are available from Amazon.
>
>
> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C6CS4BM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
>
> And here is a great tire option.
>
>
> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0100OCAW6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
>
> There is also a 17" version of this wheel. It is the correct offset but 8"
> wide. I have not tested enough to recommend them with confidence.
>
> For a little more money you can also look at the AR95T's I have
> recommended in the past. They are direct fit for both 2WD and 4WD and are
> rated for 2,200 pounds. They are also available in 16" with 30 MM offset
> and 17" with a 25 MM Offset. I have used both of these with no issues.
>
> Dennis
>
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