Date:         Mon, 21 Jun 2021 18:32:42 -0700
Reply-To:     Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
Subject:      Re: Bay window bus rims on Vanagon
Comments: To: Chris S <szpejankowski@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <6092E884-ACBC-44CE-98AA-9908F391B8DA@gmail.com>
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Chris,

20 mm offset is different than the mefro etc 15” steels. I think they are more like 30 mm.

Not a biggie with such narrow rims. I’d think it might be a sliding door rubbing issue if wider rims and tires 

Alistair 

> On Jun 21, 2021, at 3:51 PM, Chris S <szpejankowski@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 15 ?  My guess it’s identical to an aftermarket Vanagon 15’’ steel wheel. Stock wheels were 14’’ on a Bay, just like the Vanagon. 
> 
> Chris
> 
> Wysłane z iPhone'a
> 
>> Wiadomość napisana przez Dave Weaver <busboy-nh@comcast.net> w dniu 6/21/21, o godz. 16:55:
>> 
>> Recently read an article stating Vanagon rims are a direct fit on the Œ71 -
>> Œ79 bay window bus.
>> 
>> Is the reverse true ­ does the Bay Window bolt pattern has sufficient
>> clearance to work on the Vanagon. Saw listing for new rims with these specs:
>> 
>> Wheel Specs
>> Diameter - 15"
>> Width - 5.5"
>> Offset (ET) - 20mm
>> Backspacing - 4"
>> Lug Pattern (PCD) - 5x112
>> Lug Seat - 60 Degree Conical
>> Weight ­ 15 lbs
>> 
>> I would like to run a 205/70/15. The van is never used off road. Thoughts??
>> 
>> Dave
>> 1988 Vanagon GL 2.1