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Date:         Wed, 24 Jun 2020 21:43:22 -0400
Reply-To:     Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: AR95T wheels
Comments: To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
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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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