And, I think a bonus is that they will work with big brake kits. Eric Caron
> On Jun 24, 2020, at 5:34 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > > This is a 17 X 7.5 inch wheel. The main advantage is allowing for a modern performance tire design staying within reasonable diameter and width and still improving load capacity. > > > Dennis > > > From: Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@gmail.com> > Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2020 1:18 PM > To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> > Cc: vanlist <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> > Subject: Re: AR95T wheels > > I guess I missed your original post on these. What is the advantage of this wheel versus > the stock alloy wheel? Is it that the tires for the stock ones are getting scarce? I'm sure > the tougher metal is one reason. Also the wider profile. Just wondering > > Thanks! > > Steven > 91 Westy > > > > On Tue, Jun 23, 2020 at 9:43 PM Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com<mailto:d23haynes57@hotmail.com>> wrote: > As a reminder I recently obtained some stock of these wheels drilled and ready to go on our Vanagons. > https://www.amazon.com/American-Racing-AR95T77500425-Silver-Drilled/dp/B00BNH8JWK/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=ar95t&qid=1592973455&s=automotive&sr=1-4<https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FAmerican-Racing-AR95T77500425-Silver-Drilled%2Fdp%2FB00BNH8JWK%2Fref%3Dsr_1_4%3Fdchild%3D1%26keywords%3Dar95t%26qid%3D1592973455%26s%3Dautomotive%26sr%3D1-4&data=02%7C01%7C%7C07e328748fc14bed66f508d81862a391%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637286159204519717&sdata=xnweWcxMkUmhzbOiiw3%2BPn4kfhFAx82A4pJ%2FwvvI1QE%3D&reserved=0> > This wheel is a direct fit and has a 2,200 pound load rating. > I can also recommend and set you up with some tires. > > Dennis |
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