Date:         Wed, 31 Oct 2018 16:37:49 -0300
Reply-To:     Roy Nicholl <RNicholl@NBNET.NB.CA>
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From:         Roy Nicholl <RNicholl@NBNET.NB.CA>
Subject:      Re: Wheel question again
Comments: To: Ben T <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
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Some of the VW LT mk2 and earlier generation Merc Sprinters had 15” or 16” 5x130 PCD wheels with a centre bore of 84 an ET of 68, 75 or 83 (would need spacers on your T3).

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> On 31-Oct-2018, at 16:31, Ben T <syncro@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> What is the width and offset? 2009 is 5x112 with 57.1mm centerbore. That won’t clear your 2wd front dustcaps. Go to 66.1-66.7mm. Ideal offset at 6” is ET30. You can fudge a little on either side.
> 
> Your old Porsche has a 5x130 bolt pattern. Unless your spacers from that are the universal type with slotted holes, they will bolt straight on.
> 
> 
> BenT
> 
>> On Oct 31, 2018, at 10:55 AM, Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>> 
>> I found some 2009 steel Jetta 16s nearby.  Looking at specs... I guess
>> the center holes need enlarged about 6 mm.   Maybe some spacers, too... I
>> have a pile left from my p,-race car..
>> Any comments?