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Plastic wheel trims

Last post by Dazco « 20 Sep 2021, 15:42
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by Dazco » 18 Sep 2021, 10:24

Any recomendations for cheap plastic wheel trims , standard wheels are looking a bit ratty.

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Last post by Dazco
20 Sep 2021, 15:42
Where can I buy New full size wheel trims

Last post by keynsham1 « 18 Sep 2021, 21:09
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by pcurtis100 » 15 May 2021, 15:13

Hi,
I have always had 4 full size plastic wheel trims on my F reg T3. Unfortunately one of them went missing a couple of months back and i've been...

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Last post by keynsham1
18 Sep 2021, 21:09
VW Carat Alloy front wheel bolts?

Last post by AngeloEvs « 16 Sep 2021, 14:04
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by AngeloEvs » 16 Sep 2021, 08:35

Does anyone supply the VW Carat Alloy front wheel bolts or is the Brickwerks Stud conversion the only alternative ? I only need one so seems a...

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16 Sep 2021, 14:04
Only Mercedes rims in here!

Last post by ash1293 « 01 Sep 2021, 13:45
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by weegaz22 » 19 May 2016, 00:25
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There are so many fantastic Mercedes wheels, that i thought it needed it's own dedicated thread.

Show me your Mercedes-Benz metal goodness!

If you...
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Last post by ash1293
01 Sep 2021, 13:45
Which locking nuts/studs?

Last post by what2do « 31 Aug 2021, 21:43
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by what2do » 30 Aug 2021, 06:45

Hi,
I'm wanting to order locking nuts/studs for my oem vw alloys which are ready for collection from the refurb shop. Can anyone tell me if they...

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Last post by what2do
31 Aug 2021, 21:43
Carat alloys tyre size

Last post by what2do « 31 Aug 2021, 21:42
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by maccast25 » 04 Aug 2021, 20:15

Hi guys

What size tyres are you all running on standard 14 carat alloys.
What wheel nuts or studs?
Who sells centre caps?

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Last post by what2do
31 Aug 2021, 21:42
?what shocks?

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 21 Aug 2021, 19:58
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by cwe » 22 Jun 2021, 15:15

hi
anyone know what size shocks will fit a lifted 2WD with westy springs on 15 mefro
conflicting views Gowesty say you can use stock shocks other...

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
21 Aug 2021, 19:58
16 inch steel wheels help

Last post by teddy westmore « 07 Aug 2021, 21:22
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by JustGavin » 24 Jun 2020, 07:01

Hi guys

As I start all my post by saying. 'I'mnew to the T25 world and learning as I go so please help' :)

Looking to fit steel wheels to my van,...

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Last post by teddy westmore
07 Aug 2021, 21:22
Baby moon hubcaps

Last post by mariner « 23 Jul 2021, 11:41
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by mariner » 10 Mar 2021, 14:25

Hi. Anyone any experience of fitting these? Are they a good fit on the standard 14'' steelies? Have had someone tell me they can be a bit prone to...

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Last post by mariner
23 Jul 2021, 11:41
Identifying age of tyres

Last post by clift_d « 20 Jul 2021, 20:28
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by jamesling » 20 Jul 2021, 16:17

Hi all,

I've come across some tyres that whilst a bit dirty, I don't believe have had any use on them and look in great condition. However, I can't...

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Last post by clift_d
20 Jul 2021, 20:28
Where to buy 5x112 to 5x120 wheel adaptors?

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 09 Jul 2021, 07:32
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by mhowood » 08 Jul 2021, 16:14

Can anyone recommend where I can source 5x112 to 5x120 wheel adaptors?
I have a T25 and have been offered a set of T5 steels.
As swapping the 14...

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
09 Jul 2021, 07:32
What wheels fit T25 - useful link

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 08 Jul 2021, 14:28
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by mhowood » 08 Jul 2021, 13:13

Hi all.
I stumbled upon this website, whilst looking for PCB of T5 wheels...

This link lists which cars have the same centre bore and PCB as the...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
08 Jul 2021, 14:28
Anyone on 17”

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Moved to sales.

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01 Jul 2021, 17:45
ID the alloy wheel 15”carat alloy?

Last post by R0B « 01 Jul 2021, 17:24
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by T25boy71 » 30 Jun 2021, 12:09

Hi all can anyone I’d the wheel I’m told it’s a Vw carat alloys but it 15”
I am told that they where removed from a t3 and on spacers where used so...

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Last post by R0B
01 Jul 2021, 17:24
wheels?

Last post by mariner « 20 Jun 2021, 15:29
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by josh52 » 02 Dec 2020, 18:42

any one know of a source for 15 0r 16 steels? with metros no longer a option
I got a set of 16 alloy merc Vito van wheels but with a et of 50 these...

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Last post by mariner
20 Jun 2021, 15:29
Wheels drum brake issue

Last post by Lio « 18 Jun 2021, 21:21
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by Lio » 18 Jun 2021, 19:52

Hello
I just put the 16 inches alternative to Mefro from Brickwerks on my T3 2WD.
But the rear wheel can be fitted properly due to the 2 screws...

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Last post by Lio
18 Jun 2021, 21:21
Tyres

Last post by pauljvw « 17 Jun 2021, 16:43
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by pauljvw » 14 Jun 2021, 19:50

1984 westy 1.9 wbx
Hi ,is it ok to have 195 14s on the front and 185 14s on the rear cheers

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Last post by pauljvw
17 Jun 2021, 16:43
Tyre inflators

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 15 Jun 2021, 14:31
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by Jeff J » 15 Jun 2021, 05:06

My Ring tyre inflator has started to struggle to inflate the rears up to 45 psi.
Any recommendations for a replacement as it has not had that much...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
15 Jun 2021, 14:31
Speedo operation

Last post by R0B « 07 Jun 2021, 20:04
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by gollfy » 07 Jun 2021, 14:34

Hi All,

I am running different wheels so have had to remove the front caps which has made the speedo cable inop. I have managed to lock into place...

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Last post by R0B
07 Jun 2021, 20:04
alloy wheel fit

Last post by davidoft1 « 07 Jun 2021, 18:18
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by manluka » 07 Jun 2021, 17:51

Will alloy 16s wheels from a VW. T5 or T6, fit a T25 and be ok. ?

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Last post by davidoft1
07 Jun 2021, 18:18
Camber adjustment not possible

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 17 May 2021, 14:00
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by liakos1982 » 11 May 2021, 15:30

Hi everyone, I recently did a front suspension overhaul on my 2WD T3.

New bushings everywhere (combo of Powerflex and OEM), new upper and lower...

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
17 May 2021, 14:00
Quick question about tyre size

Last post by ajsimmo « 11 May 2021, 20:32
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by mariner » 05 Mar 2021, 12:13

Hi. I'm ordering up some whitewall tyres for my van and have the option of the standard 185/14 or a larger 195/14. The standard is 25.6'' top to...

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Last post by ajsimmo
11 May 2021, 20:32
2 spinning rear wheel studs. What's best option?

Last post by davidoft1 « 07 May 2021, 17:26
Replies: 3
by Rascal » 07 May 2021, 13:57

First time trying to remove the rear wheel on my van (only had 6 months) and it appears 2 of the studs are just spinning.. I suspect this is due to...

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Last post by davidoft1
07 May 2021, 17:26
Stainless Steel Wheel Covers

Last post by Robsey « 06 May 2021, 14:29
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by Robsey » 05 May 2021, 09:50

Hi all,

I have had a look around for information on these wheels, but so far I have drawn a blank.

I have seen one or two type 2s and T25s fitted...

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Last post by Robsey
06 May 2021, 14:29
Help identify wheels and tire pressure 215/65R/16C

Last post by mariner « 02 May 2021, 19:49
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by Mona » 11 Apr 2021, 20:26

Hi all,

I've noticed today my wheels are 16 , and I wondered if anyone knows where they might have come from, or anything about them?

The tires...

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Last post by mariner
02 May 2021, 19:49
Mercedes Steels

Last post by Oren Kipnis « 25 Apr 2021, 19:44
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by slowcoach » 09 Sep 2014, 10:16
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Ive got a bit of a crush on 16 steels, as seen on some of the knarlier syncros and vanagons over in the states. My 14 steels and caps are looking...
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Last post by Oren Kipnis
25 Apr 2021, 19:44
Big tyres on small rims...

Last post by davidoft1 « 17 Apr 2021, 21:31
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by glennada » 17 Apr 2021, 19:31

Hello all,
I need to replace tyres and want to go Synchro Style.
Was thinking about these...

27 x 8.5 r14 95Q

Has anyone used these, will they...

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Last post by davidoft1
17 Apr 2021, 21:31
T3 rear brake drum overheating

Last post by Bison535 « 24 Mar 2021, 07:15
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by Bison535 » 22 Mar 2021, 14:13

Hi Forum, I have and ongoing problem of the rear brake drum overheating !?

I have had a look through Wiki and the Forum including Jeds wheel bearing...

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Last post by Bison535
24 Mar 2021, 07:15
Mercedes 16" Alloys, Which Tyres?

Last post by ash1293 « 21 Mar 2021, 16:31
Replies: 19
by The Hairy Camper » 14 Mar 2021, 12:41
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This post may annoy a few people, but here i go (again!).

I've basically mounted some 7x16, 5x112 Mercedes Alloys on my van (they have an ET of 37,...
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Last post by ash1293
21 Mar 2021, 16:31
10 year old tyres

Last post by clone123 « 06 Mar 2021, 22:37
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by clone123 » 06 Mar 2021, 09:48

Hi can someone just confirm weather this does or doesn't apply to are Van's I did read something about commercial vehicles but I can't seem to find...

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Last post by clone123
06 Mar 2021, 22:37
Mercedes wheel fitting

Last post by Cobra88 « 20 Feb 2021, 19:50
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by Davegrohl99 » 20 Feb 2021, 15:00

Hi everyone,

I bought a set of steel rims from a Mercedes w124 estate 1244001002, 7J x 15 H2 ET46.

What do I need to do in order to fit them to my...

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Last post by Cobra88
20 Feb 2021, 19:50
215/75 15 spare on bullbar?

Last post by SurfT25 « 01 Feb 2021, 13:46
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by Forden341 » 22 Jan 2021, 11:34
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Hi all,
I have a T25 Karmann Gipsy with a modest lift running 215/75 15 BFG all terrain tyres. My issue is that I’m looking to run a full size spare...
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Last post by SurfT25
01 Feb 2021, 13:46
Caravan Wheels for VW T25

Last post by Phil D « 30 Jan 2021, 15:58
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by Phil D » 07 Jan 2021, 09:59
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I have found a local supplier of caravan wheels and tyres, (alloy wheels, steel wheels and tyres), tempted by a set of alloys. All the main...
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Last post by Phil D
30 Jan 2021, 15:58
17" Mercedes rims on my lifted Caravelle

Last post by Goyen88 « 13 Jan 2021, 14:06
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by Cobra88 » 18 Jul 2019, 15:49

Mercedes Benz 2114014702 E350 W211
8x17 et38 66.6cb 14mm holes 14mm Radius Ball seat 790kg load rated
10mm spacers front & rear.
General...

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Last post by Goyen88
13 Jan 2021, 14:06
Mercedes SLK/W124 15" wheels

Last post by Phil D « 07 Jan 2021, 09:26
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by Phil D » 03 Jan 2021, 18:10

Have the opportunity to buy a set of wheels and tyres locally off a mercedes SLK/W124 E class. They are 7J ET37, 15 inch 5x112 there is a difficult...

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Last post by Phil D
07 Jan 2021, 09:26
Mefro wheels - Tapered/Radius?

Last post by scotttie « 04 Jan 2021, 15:32
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by dcfb77 » 14 Jun 2014, 23:09

Anyone know know if Mefro wheels require tapered or radius wheel nuts?

I have what I'm pretty sure were radius ones in there and they're now pretty...

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Last post by scotttie
04 Jan 2021, 15:32
I think these new Mini wheels might fit. Help / advice please

Last post by hubcap61 « 30 Dec 2020, 12:37
Replies: 9
by 1980Xplorer » 20 Dec 2020, 12:48

Hi guys, I have found these wheels going for a song and think they might fit with no issues - what’s you’re thoughts? They are brand new for £20 a...

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Last post by hubcap61
30 Dec 2020, 12:37
Will these Audi A3 S-Line alloys fit ok?

Last post by 1980Xplorer « 15 Dec 2020, 10:07
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by 1980Xplorer » 13 Dec 2020, 19:47

Looking a little bit of advice please. I have been looking at getting some alloys for my T25 Xplorer and these ones have come up at a good price of...

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Last post by 1980Xplorer
15 Dec 2020, 10:07
15inch ET31 Advice?

Last post by crazyhorse « 13 Dec 2020, 19:40
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by crazyhorse » 02 Dec 2020, 18:47

Hi all, on a recent mot my stock 14 wheels had 2 advisory on the rears. They gave them a month before i need to change them..

I have mercs et31...

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Last post by crazyhorse
13 Dec 2020, 19:40
That Syncro look....

Last post by Aidan « 15 Nov 2020, 09:40
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by mike.g » 28 Aug 2020, 14:09

I’ve been researching wheels/tyres just to give the van what I would describe as the Syncro look.

I’ve seen these steelies which seem to fit the...

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Last post by Aidan
15 Nov 2020, 09:40
Mefro Centre Caps

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 09 Sep 2020, 14:19
Replies: 9
by DoubleOSeven » 11 Aug 2020, 19:44

No Stock:
Campervanculture

In Stock:
VanCafe ($60 courier from USA)

busschmiede.de (€20 courier from Germany)*

*Shortened height reproduction that...

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
09 Sep 2020, 14:19
Hub cap Fitting

Last post by Davegrohl99 « 07 Sep 2020, 17:38
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by Davegrohl99 » 07 Sep 2020, 09:39

Am I losing the plot or has anyone experienced this before.

Fitted 3 of some VW original hubcaps to the wheels no problem.

But on fitting to the...

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Last post by Davegrohl99
07 Sep 2020, 17:38
tyre preasure

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 26 Aug 2020, 22:56
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by donnieg » 15 Jul 2012, 10:28
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Hi just wondering if anyone knows what the correct tyre preasure is for my van as i have been told different ones.My tyres are 185x14.
Cheers
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Last post by TONYT25T25
26 Aug 2020, 22:56
Rubbing noise from nearside wheel

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 19 Aug 2020, 17:19
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by TONYT25T25 » 02 Jun 2020, 17:39

After replacing upper ball joint on nearside front wheel and steering gaiter, took vehicle for test drive and all ok. Replaced wheel trim and secured...

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
19 Aug 2020, 17:19
Will these merc wheels fit?

Last post by Dad « 13 Aug 2020, 19:27
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by Negativegravity » 28 Jun 2020, 11:36

Hi, I’m looking at a pair of R15, 6.5j, ET37 steel wheels. My understanding is that they will need spacers to offset this ET. Is this correct and if...

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Last post by Dad
13 Aug 2020, 19:27
Porsche cup 1’s

Last post by silverbullet « 04 Aug 2020, 10:26
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by Neil2801 » 19 Jun 2020, 05:57
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I am thinking of putting Porsche cup 1 alloyus on my van.
Wheel sizes are
Front are 6j x 16 ET53
Rear are 8j x 16 ET53
I know i will need...
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Last post by silverbullet
04 Aug 2020, 10:26
Hub caps ???

Last post by bigherb « 29 Jul 2020, 19:24
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by Da dan » 29 Jul 2020, 09:04

What’s the thoughts, old hub caps and re Crome them or buy stainless new ones? My old ones are not that bad but just a bit of surface rust after a...

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Last post by bigherb
29 Jul 2020, 19:24
Advice on 16” Steel Rims VW Part No: 2K3601027 VW Caddy / T4 / Transporter

Last post by MushroomGaz « 22 Jul 2020, 20:29
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by MushroomGaz » 21 Jul 2020, 22:00

I have access to a set of 16” Steel Rims - VW Part Number 2K3601027 for VW Caddy / T4 / Transporter
5x 112 PDC
6J x 26H2 ET50

Do these just need...

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Last post by MushroomGaz
22 Jul 2020, 20:29
15” Steel wheels

Last post by Squidge « 06 Jul 2020, 17:24

by Squidge » 06 Jul 2020, 17:24

Hi, I’m currently (or about to start) looking for a 15” inch Steel wheel for use as a spare.
I currently have 4x15” Mefro steel wheels on my camper....

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Last post by Squidge
06 Jul 2020, 17:24
Centre Cap

Last post by steveo9007 « 27 Jun 2020, 20:09
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by steveo9007 » 25 Jun 2020, 18:25

Got these alloys on my van, is there a cap that can be bought which has the VW logo on it, they are fuchs 15 with a centre cap of 66mm

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27 Jun 2020, 20:09

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