Date: Sun, 27 Jun 2021 11:58:47 -0700
Reply-To: Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
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From: Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
Subject: Re: Tires and Wheels oh my.
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Bruce
Apologies. I inferred you had the et idea backward. But I realize you were just asking about that et I’m particular.
I have 6.5” rims,et 25 , 215/75 - 15 tires.
There is not much ago between slider and tire. Maybe 0.25” or less.
Alistair
> On Jun 27, 2021, at 7:46 AM, Bruce Todd <beeceetee@gmail.com> wrote:
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> So - I have my eyes set on these wheels in a black but would love a second
> opinion to see whether they would fit the big brakes and if the offset is a
> little too much for a Syncro. I believe the Syncro has a little more
> flexibility with the front wheels compared to a 2WD. Wondering whether
> they would stick out too much (38+ET) and affect the sliding door if I had
> 215s?
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> https://www.visionwheel.com/wheel/10686/VisionWheel/469%20Boost?finishID=2
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> According to what I have read these should be in range with a 7" wheel.
> These are from Vision and called 469 Boost and come in a variety of sizes
> and different finishes To me they look to fit the Vanagon other than
> having to get wheel hub rings to fill the 2mm gap between the Vision wheel
> and the existing hub diameter.
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> They are rated for 1800 lbs. I reached out to the company and they sent me
> a design drawing for the 16" so I could check whether they would fit the
> big brakes. Using the GW big brake cut out template as a guide - it looks
> to me like these should clear the front brakes pretty well with about 10mm
> of clearance between the inner wheel and the caliper. A slightly more
> affordable option if they are deemed worthy at about $145 Cdn per wheel.
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> I can pmail the spec to anyone interested - I would love a second opinion
> to see if technically these will work.
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> Bruce
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>> On Sun, Jun 27, 2021 at 6:48 AM Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
>> wrote:
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>> Since the subject came up again here are some thoughts again:
>> If going to invest in wheels go for 16 or 17 inch. Don't bother with 15
>> inch. Still restrictive in choices unless you really want larger diameters
>> or off road.
>> Over the years I have experimented with and test fitted sizes up to 20
>> inch. In my opinion the sweet spot for tire choices, reasonable diameters
>> and adequate load capacities and ride compromise-handling benefits is 17
>> inch.
>> In choosing wheels pay attention to load capacity and if available max
>> inflation pressure.
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>> I have been using the AR95T 17X7.5, 25mm offset since 2009. As of now this
>> wheel is no longer available. I'm looking at other alternatives. It seems
>> the industry is moving to high offset wheels so spacers may be part of the
>> plan. Difficult finding wheels to accommodate the bearing housing
>> especially 2WD front.
>> For Syncros consider this wheel choice. Amazon.com: Ultra Wheel 402S
>> Alpine Silver Wheel (17x8"/5x112mm, +32 mm offset): Automotive<
>> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005GVU4XQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
>>>
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>> Reasonable price, direct fit, 1,850 pound load rating. 235/55-17XL tire a
>> great choice. Falken Wildpeak or Toyo Celsius CUV. The Rotiiva is also
>> available in 215/60-17LT. With the Van Café tire spare tire carrier you can
>> probably get the 215 up there.
>>
>> To use this wheel on 2WD you will need 3 to 5 mm spacers up front due to
>> the 8 inch width.
>>
>> Dennis
>>
