Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2018 20:16:58 -0400
Reply-To: Jack R <jack007@COMCAST.NET>
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From: Jack R <jack007@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: 16 inch wheels & tires
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T3 Technique is truly the experts in this area, their advise lead to amazing results when I did my wheels on my 84 Westy!!
I can't thank them enough, very helpful with detailed answers to my questions.
And it is true, you can find Benz wheels anywhere and anytime you need a replacement (which is unlikely since they are much stronger than the China wheels).
Jack R.
84 Westy Wolfie
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From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of T3 Technique
Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2018 11:14 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: 16 inch wheels & tires
Any of the Mercedes 16x7 ET37 wheels can fit. They can be purchased inexpensively and are some of the highest quality, strongest wheels made. Yes, it takes a little work to get them installed (usually thin spacers, longer studs, and new lugs), but you get a perfect fitting wheel that is strong and reliable. You also end up with a wheel of which millions were produced so finding a replacement is very easy should you ever need/want one. In addition to the 16x7 ET37 Mercedes wheels, there are others that can be made to work, but they are usually less common.
Christopher
www.t3technique.com
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From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Edward V Barger
Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2018 8:07 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: 16 inch wheels & tires
Watching this closely hoping to figure out which way to go
IN MY DREAMS some one down the block will have 5 rims that fit and work and wants to get rid to cheep
Also busy getting settled in our new place in Goleta Santa Barbara and have not been concentrating on the Van needs BUT need to get to it so we can get on the road in December
I am willing to hit a pick a part if I know what am looking for
ed
Edward V Barger
edvbarger@mac.com <mailto:edvbarger@mac.com>
310 922 6251
> On Oct 30, 2018, at 8:46 AM, Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM <mailto:dhanson928@GMAIL.COM>> wrote:
>
> I'd be interested in the wheel options, Dennis. There's many places that
> tell you what fits... but they're mostly concerned with looks and fancy
> alloy wheels.
>
> I'm not very concerned about looks, it's more about upping my gear ratio to
> put my rpms down, and secondly, perhaps add some stability over the -70
> aspect 14"s.
> I run a tintop 5sp, but often loaded to 5000lbs and often on rough
> roads...
> Price is a concern.. junkyard wheels are being considered.. Thanks Don
> .
>
>
> On Oct 29, 2018 9:34 PM, "Dennis Haynes" <d23haynes57@hotmail.com <mailto:d23haynes57@hotmail.com>> wrote:
>
> The original 185R14 tire is about 25.6” dimeter. Going to a 225/60-16 0r
> 225/55-17 will bring you to ~26.6”, Load indexes for these sizes are
> typically 98/97 with the XL versions going to 102/101. The original
> 205/70-14XL upgrade was only 97.
>
> I can recommend some wheel options if interested.
>
> Dennis
>
>
> From: Edward V Barger [mailto:edvbarger@mac.com <mailto:edvbarger@mac.com>]
> Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2018 4:42 PM
> To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM <mailto:d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>>
> Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
>
> Subject: Re: 16 inch wheels & tires
>
> Thank you Dennis
>
> This starts to sound some what complicated in that I have the 93 Subi
> engine and the drive train / wheels are stock 87 VW
>
> I do think that at my normal hi way speed of 65 MPH it could be geared a
> bit higher and perhaps a bit better gas milage … and I often skip 1st
> gear it is too low
>
> My primary interest is being able to get a tire with the correct load
> factor for the heavy Camper while not spending any more than needed
>
> And need to do it in the near future by the middle of December if we are
> going out over the holiday The current tires are showing crack lines on
> the face
>
>
> ed
>
> Edward V Barger
> edvbarger@mac.com <mailto:edvbarger@mac.com><mailto:edvbarger@mac.com <mailto:edvbarger@mac.com>>
> 310 922 6251 <tel:310%20922%206251>
>
>
>
>
>
> On Oct 27, 2018, at 5:06 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM <mailto:d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM><mailto:
> d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM <mailto:d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>>> wrote:
>
> There are many options for tires and rim sizes alone do not force you into
> a larger diameter. Probably a more important consideration though for
> changing dimeter is the effect on braking. That said, for many carefully
> selecting a different diameter can be used for fine tuning engine RPM/Mile
> to better suit some needs. More importantly going to a different size wheel
> provides more options to get onto a modern tire design and enjoy some
> ride-handling capabilities that a properly set 4 wheel independent
> suspension can offer.
>
> Dennis
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com <mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>] On Behalf Of
> Dan N
> Sent: Saturday, October 27, 2018 7:35 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM><mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>>
> Subject: Re: 16 inch wheels & tires
>
> what vanagon do you have? tintop or full camper?
>
> what engine do you have? are you aware of getting 16" rims and tires will
> tax on the power of your engine?
Edward V Barger
edvbarger@mac.com
310 922 6251
