Except for Syncro front alloys the Vangon fitment is lug-centric. Centering rings are available for most wheels when fitted for hub centric applications. As for 16 vs. 17 inch this is also a choice for ride vs. Handing. The 17 have more offerings to better handling including winter or true all weather tires. Dennis Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/ghei36> ________________________________ From: David M <covrambles@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 1:57:11 PM To: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>; Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> Subject: Re: Wheel suggestion. Did I send the wrong link? Sorry! The 17" one seems a better option but I would think the 16" one would be even better. Maybe there aren't so many tires available for 16". Too pricy for me though and I don't like the larger center bore. After spending time examining the options available and the cost, I'm thinking of just sticking with my original 14" alloys. They've served me ok so far. I found some 205/70-14 XL (98 rating) tires for just over 50 bucks each. -David (1987 Wolfsburg Vanagon) On Tuesday, December 31, 2019, 10:58:06 AM MST, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:
Try this again! My first recommendation was for this wheel in a 17 inch. 18 becomes limiting for load capacity and reasonable diameter. For the 17’s there are a lot of options for 215/55, 225/55, 235/55 and 225/50 tires with XL ratings. Dennis
https://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Alpine-Silver-Partnumber-402-7822/dp/B007MF8788/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?keywords=ultra+wheel+17+inch+5X112&psr=EY17&qid=1577814845&s=cyber-monday&sr=8-2-fkmr0<https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FUltra-Alpine-Silver-Partnumber-402-7822%2Fdp%2FB007MF8788%2Fref%3Dsr_1_fkmr0_2%3Fkeywords%3Dultra%2Bwheel%2B17%2Binch%2B5X112%26psr%3DEY17%26qid%3D1577814845%26s%3Dcyber-monday%26sr%3D8-2-fkmr0&data=02%7C01%7C%7Ca12facb1fd5548a8c82d08d78e233e8a%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637134154324804639&sdata=Nd%2BJ7T10S%2B9y7b1ltFfdZ7Z5oUx2JyW3UiUMMI1XUPo%3D&reserved=0> From: David M <covrambles@yahoo.com<mailto:covrambles@yahoo.com>> Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 12:52 PM To: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com<mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>; Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM<mailto:d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>> Subject: Re: Wheel suggestion. But surely with an 18in wheel you'd be using extremely thin tires with very little sidewall cushioning. Also the center bore is not right. Doesn't that matter? I thought having the correct center bore was a safety consideration as it gives the wheel more stability if for instance a lug bolt comes loose. On Tuesday, December 31, 2019, 10:27:01 AM MST, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com<mailto:d23haynes57@hotmail.com><mailto:d23haynes57@hotmail.com<mailto:d23haynes57@hotmail.com>>> wrote:
This is a wheel I have fitted on a number of Vanagons. The 32mm offset is near perfect, direct fit on Syncros. On the 2WD it may hit the upper ball joint requiring a 3mm spacer. This is due to the 8 inch width. It is rated for 1,850 pounds. I'm running these on Fun Bus. If using the GoWesty HD drums the thickness of those will space the rears out to match the 3mm spacers in front. With spacers you should use longer studs/bolts. Dennis
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