Date: Sun, 4 Mar 2018 14:34:13 +0000
Reply-To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: 15" wheel options
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https://www.amazon.com/AMERICAN-RACING-AR95T-MACHINED-5x112-00/dp/B079VY6XVL/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_3?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1520173057&sr=1-3-fkmr0&keywords=ar95t+estrella
For 2WD 215/55-17XL or 225/55-17(XL) tire. The 225 will be a 97 load index and the 225 in XL will bring you to a 101 load index. This is a direct fit wheel designed for light truck, 2,200 load rating up to a 32" tire. Splint tuner nuts/bolts are easiest for install. Stock alloy lugs will work but you need a thin wall socket.
There is also a 16" version of this wheel with a 30mm offset. The offset difference causes some interference on the front bearing covers. You will have to grind out the back of the caps or use 3mm spacers. 16 inch works on Syncros. 215/65-16,(98-102 load index), on Syncro. 215/60-16XL (99LI)for 2WD or 225/60-16, (97-101LI)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005GVU4XQ/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This wheel is the ideal offset but the wide width can make things tight. Some vans have needed 3mm spacers up front with 225/55-17 tires. 1,800 pound rating. Lugs same as above. Perfect fit for Syncros with 235/55-17,(98-103LI).
16 X7 inch version of this wheel needs center caps drilled out and fitted with center cap from Vanagon alloy. Color almost perfect match.
Dennis
From: B Feddish [mailto:UprightBassGhost@hotmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, March 4, 2018 7:07 AM
To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>; vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: RE: 15" wheel options
Dennis,
Didn't you recommend a specific wheel a few years ago when I was at Watkins?
Thanks,
Bryan
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From: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com<mailto:d23haynes57@hotmail.com>>
Sent: Saturday, March 3, 2018 3:40:00 PM
To: B Feddish; vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM<mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Subject: RE: 15" wheel options
If going through the trouble and expense of tires-wheels I would suggest going right to 16 or 17 inch. 15's are still limited in suitable choices unless part of the goal is increased diameter and most 15" choices still keep you on outdated tire technology. These like 14's will soon be disappearing. Wheels and mounting parts are consumables and over the last few years I have taken a number of Vanagon steelies out of service due to the lug holes being worn. One should pay attention to ratings, weight, tire diameter, pressure, and application.
Dennis
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From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of B Feddish
Sent: Saturday, March 03, 2018 8:38 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM<mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Subject: 15" wheel options
It's time for new tires for my 83.5 and I was thinking to moving to 15" since I'd like to upgrade to the Big Brake Kit sometime in the future. The thing is $600 for a set of alloys is not in the budget. Any suggestions for a less expensive alternative, I don't care if they are steel wheels.
Thanks,
Bryan
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