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Date:         Fri, 27 Mar 1998 13:18:12 -0400
Reply-To:     Tim Smith <smitht@UNB.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Tim Smith <smitht@UNB.CA>
Subject:      MB/Audi rim dangers.....?
Comments: To: vanagon@vanagon.com
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Hi,

I've added the Audi rims, in 15x6" size. They are 45mm offset, vs the 35? for stock vanagon. The rims are 6" vs 5.5", a difference of 12.5mm wider. So if I look at where the tread centre line on the stock rims was compared to the 15" Audi's I get (45-35)-12.5/2 = 3.75mm. A hair over 1/8" shift, more technically known as dick all.

Keeping the SAME offset while going to WIDE tires is a problem, tire centreline moves way out, bearing forces do go up, tracking/stability and steering effort may all change.

I'm keeping my wheels on, the choice of tire types/brands in 15" is worth the 1/8" ;)

bye, Tim

PS: I'd be most concerned about rough machining of the rim centres, clean that up with a file and emery cloth to get it radiused and smooth. Sharp corners start fatigue cracks more easily.


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