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Tyre load rating	Jim San	13 Jul 2025, 13:25	2 times this week	Wheels & Tyres
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Tyre load rating

Last post by paradox « Yesterday, 15:18
Replies: 14
by paradox » 13 Jul 2025, 08:53

I’ve a 1990 westfalia Atlantic that’s going to need a couple of tyres soon.
What load rating are t25 tyres supposed to be?

I’ve got 17 inch alloys...

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Last post by paradox
Yesterday, 15:18
Wheel suitability question

Last post by silverbullet « 30 Jun 2025, 19:29
Replies: 2
by Alfredo » 02 Jun 2025, 14:01

I have been offered a set of Mercedes 15 Monoblock wheels like these. Will they be suitable with bore Adapters or hub rings?

1988 Autosleeper...

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Last post by silverbullet
30 Jun 2025, 19:29
Ride height

Last post by Alfredo « 22 Jun 2025, 20:57
Replies: 2
by Alfredo » 19 Jun 2025, 11:54

Can someone tell me how my ride height compares to the factory standard ride height please?

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Last post by Alfredo
22 Jun 2025, 20:57
Alignment Results (Couldn't get the Caster right)

Last post by The Hairy Camper « 25 May 2025, 06:33
Replies: 3
by The Hairy Camper » 20 May 2025, 16:17

Had an alignment done today as I changed a lot of bushes and ball joints recently.

Mechanic said he couldn't get the Caster right on the front...

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Last post by The Hairy Camper
25 May 2025, 06:33
Switching to 15 inch steel wheels

Last post by slowcoach « 02 May 2025, 16:08
Replies: 14
by Rik » 28 Jan 2025, 17:46

Hey all,

I can imagine you thinking not again!! Everything about this subject has been written 220 times already! , and I'm sorry for that. However,...

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Last post by slowcoach
02 May 2025, 16:08
Spare Wheel Carrier (Biggest Tyre Size)

Last post by Rascal « 04 Mar 2025, 11:19
Replies: 7
by The Hairy Camper » 06 Feb 2025, 18:27

I just got new tyres all round for my alloys (215/60/r16).

I want to replace the tyre on my spare wheel in the carrier under the van too. It's the...

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Last post by Rascal
04 Mar 2025, 11:19
215/80 r14 tires

Last post by Rik « 15 Feb 2025, 10:44
Replies: 6
by Rik » 09 Feb 2025, 13:13

Hey all,

Here in the Netherlands i've heard multiple times that it's okay to go up to 215 width tires on the original 5,5j x14 rims. The'll bulge...

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Last post by Rik
15 Feb 2025, 10:44
New Tyre Size (Mercedes 16" Alloys)

Last post by shepster « 23 Jan 2025, 13:24
Replies: 8
by The Hairy Camper » 22 Jan 2025, 11:43

I bought some Mercedes Alloy's years ago and got all the parts (from Brickwerks) to mount them properly. I never got round to fitting the appropriate...

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Last post by shepster
23 Jan 2025, 13:24
Steering question

Last post by Che « 11 Jan 2025, 17:36
Replies: 13
by Buster Bungo » 10 Jan 2025, 14:45

Hello everyone here,

We are just in the process of buying our new (old) T25 camper, when I went to view/test drive it, i found the steering almost...

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Last post by Che
11 Jan 2025, 17:36
Only Mercedes rims in here!

Last post by pkrboo « 05 Jan 2025, 20:57
Replies: 61
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 pkrboo
05 Jan 2025, 20:57
Combined whitewall trims and trim rings

Last post by keynsham1 « 03 Jan 2025, 15:17
Replies: 4
by Quzzy » 29 Dec 2024, 12:37

Hi, bought a set of these, went to mount them today and its not clear if the whitewall is intended to clip to the trim ring or wheel in anyway. They...

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Last post by keynsham1
03 Jan 2025, 15:17
What should I do with these hubcaps?

Last post by Rik « 29 Dec 2024, 10:31
Replies: 4
by AlBundy » 29 Nov 2024, 13:20

I have a set of 4 vw badged hubcaps, they aren't in great condition, and i really want to restore them to some level of former glory. I am a bit...

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Last post by Rik
29 Dec 2024, 10:31
Wheels. Will these fit my T25

Last post by cobblers « 26 Oct 2024, 09:35
Replies: 2
by Wardy53 » 11 Oct 2024, 12:22

Could anybody tell me if this size is correct. Been told they will fit but are slightly different to what I have on.
185/65/15 5.5 ET6.

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Last post by cobblers
26 Oct 2024, 09:35
4 Wheel alignment question

Last post by Alfredo « 24 Oct 2024, 15:45
Replies: 5
by Alfredo » 23 Oct 2024, 22:15

I'm taking my van for two new tyres tomorrow to a ProTyres fitting centre.
I am also having a 4 wheel alignment done.

After reading posts on here...

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Last post by Alfredo
24 Oct 2024, 15:45
High Lift suspension / tyres

Last post by dcworm57 « 24 Oct 2024, 06:19
Replies: 14
by dcworm57 » 26 Sep 2024, 06:10

Any advice or anyone done this please . So I have bought the high lift suspension kit from Brickwerks to fit to T25 westfalia 1.6 Jx engine . I have...

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Last post by dcworm57
24 Oct 2024, 06:19
What wheels are these?

Last post by Shinnster « 16 Sep 2024, 11:41
Replies: 3
by mariner » 14 Sep 2024, 14:07

Hi. Anyone recognise these wheels? Saw them on a T25 and like the look. 17 inch. Cheers.

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Last post by Shinnster
16 Sep 2024, 11:41
Consentric wheel nuts and switching to alloys

Last post by davidoft1 « 11 Sep 2024, 19:45
Replies: 6
by Urge38 » 08 Sep 2024, 10:41

I dont know our VW T25s enough to say, but what I can see is that they use concentric wheel nuts.

am I right in guessing the wheels are not...

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Last post by davidoft1
11 Sep 2024, 19:45
Hub caps

Last post by mioba « 06 Sep 2024, 18:16
Replies: 1
by Urge38 » 03 Sep 2024, 19:07

Is there anything I should know before ordering hubcaps for my late T25 ???

ie fitment, etc

would i be better off with stainless over chrome???...

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Last post by mioba
06 Sep 2024, 18:16
Does anyone sell the correct offset alloys

Last post by silverbullet « 10 Jul 2024, 07:02
Replies: 5
by Paul773car » 16 Jun 2024, 22:26

Im after some Alloys for my van but every website i look at the ET is 20 and although it says they fit i want something in the ET30-39 bracket or...

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Last post by silverbullet
10 Jul 2024, 07:02
Tire load ratings

Last post by Rik « 02 Jul 2024, 20:30
Replies: 3
by Rik » 30 Jun 2024, 20:39

Hey all!

I've been looking at some larger tires for my stock wheels as I want to lower the revs at speed. The size i'm looking at is 205-80 r14,...

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Last post by Rik
02 Jul 2024, 20:30
Tyre shortlist - which is best

Last post by Rdav1s « 20 Jun 2024, 18:34
Replies: 3
by Rdav1s » 19 Jun 2024, 08:32

Hi all,

so i have a stock setup 14' Syncro with stock wheels and tyres.

I've bought 5 Tuff Torque steels and now need to put some rubber on them....

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Last post by Rdav1s
20 Jun 2024, 18:34
Paint for wheels L90D equivalent?

Last post by Mocki « 10 Jun 2024, 08:57
Replies: 1
by adebutter » 10 Jun 2024, 08:37

Morning!
Does anybody have a powder coating paint code for the equivalent of a body colour L90D? For the refurbishment of the wheels,
Thank you,
Ade

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Last post by Mocki
10 Jun 2024, 08:57
Mercedes Steels

Last post by totorro « 17 May 2024, 11:25
Replies: 105
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 totorro
17 May 2024, 11:25
Replacement for Avon Supervan A4-75 tyres?

Last post by silverbullet « 16 May 2024, 19:46
Replies: 1
by pondering » 09 May 2024, 10:06

So my van has been sitting around for quite a while, but thankfully has just passed 'her' MOT :D However, there are advisories about the tyres:...

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Last post by silverbullet
16 May 2024, 19:46
Help with removal of nearside brake hub

Last post by silverbullet « 13 Apr 2024, 16:28
Replies: 26
by danjleetheone » 25 Mar 2024, 11:54
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I need some advice and it is regarding my beloved T25 Danbury.
She sustained some rather bad pot hole damage recently, yes not happy!
So,...
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Last post by silverbullet
13 Apr 2024, 16:28
What have I lost?

Last post by R0B « 03 Apr 2024, 16:18
Replies: 8
by therealchrisgray » 02 Apr 2024, 13:25

Looking over my new-to-me van today, I'm a bit concerned at what I found. Front passenger side (LHD) hub seems to be missing a bit. I had new bearing...

8 Replies

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Last post by R0B
03 Apr 2024, 16:18
All Terrain Tyres

Last post by pierce « 26 Mar 2024, 11:14
Replies: 16
by Van Rouge » 14 Feb 2024, 12:29
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Does anyone have experience of any of the following tyres

BFG K02
General Grabber AT3
Cooper Tire AT3

Your impressions on them would be...
16 Replies

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Last post by pierce
26 Mar 2024, 11:14
Alloy vs Steel Rims

Last post by R0B « 11 Jan 2024, 13:05
Replies: 1
by Rhemerson » 11 Jan 2024, 12:09

Hi all,

I purchased a van that came with Alloy wheels. I had some advice from a mechanic saying the van would drive better with the original steel...

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Last post by R0B
11 Jan 2024, 13:05
Alignment Settings for Autosleeper

Last post by ZsZ « 03 Dec 2023, 21:00
Replies: 1
by bmouthboyo » 03 Dec 2023, 19:48

Hi Everyone,

I have just replaced a lot of front and rear Suspension / Drivetrain components:

Rear Training Arm Bushes (Powerflex)
Rear...

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Last post by ZsZ
03 Dec 2023, 21:00
Tuff Torque Steels

Last post by ZsZ « 27 Nov 2023, 13:40
Replies: 12
by lagpunktortoni » 02 Sep 2023, 21:07

Hi
I've been a member of the forum since 2009 when I started my search for a T25 & & after lots of near misses I've finally got one :D
I'm looking...

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Last post by ZsZ
27 Nov 2023, 13:40
Smaller Rims, fat tyres

Last post by Daveandluca « 25 Nov 2023, 18:28
Replies: 2
by Daveandluca » 23 Nov 2023, 21:24

Hi all,
Wandering if you can help me.. I get that the norm is to want bigger rims, but I was musing.. what about smaller rims. I’m thinking 13inch...

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Last post by Daveandluca
25 Nov 2023, 18:28
Need new rims

Last post by Aidan « 27 Oct 2023, 19:34
Replies: 4
by JustSharon » 02 Oct 2023, 18:09

Story cut short, one of my alloys be it Penta, melber or what ever is going to alloy wheel heaven.
Thinking steelies, what's about? 15 ? Mefro?

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Last post by Aidan
27 Oct 2023, 19:34
Biggest tyre on 15” wheels?

Last post by Winchweight « 06 Aug 2023, 20:51
Replies: 2
by Winchweight » 06 Aug 2023, 19:12

Hi guys, what is the biggest AT tyre I can fit on 15” wheels on a Syncro with no additional lift and without them touching the wheel arches or...

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Last post by Winchweight
06 Aug 2023, 20:51
Which Tyres?

Last post by Mocki « 28 Jul 2023, 17:47
Replies: 6
by trundletruc » 27 Apr 2023, 14:42

I have an 1984 Devon Moonraker running on alloy 14 x 6J wheels. The same size as the VW OEM alloy wheels? I have been using standard 14 x 182 Toyo...

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Last post by Mocki
28 Jul 2023, 17:47
should your wheels spin freely

Last post by pleasestartnow « 14 Jul 2023, 18:05
Replies: 5
by pandkh » 20 May 2015, 06:50

Hi

In trying to resolve my buzzer of doom problem I just did my annual service. In addition to oil and filters, I lifted each wheel of the ground,...

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Last post by pleasestartnow
14 Jul 2023, 18:05
Too cheap?

Last post by SyncroMatt « 04 Jul 2023, 17:02
Replies: 4
by AngeloEvs » 03 Jul 2023, 20:43

Had a blow out on our way home. Tried to get a new 185 R14C today but some of the local garages do not stock or can even get one, this includes...

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Last post by SyncroMatt
04 Jul 2023, 17:02
Lenso Bsx Bbs style wheels advice please

Last post by silverbullet « 03 Jun 2023, 14:30
Replies: 5
by Joe Wright » 25 May 2023, 09:00

Good morning all.
I am thinking of fitting some bbs style wheels to my T3. The ones I am looking at are 17x7.5 inch et 35 5x112 with a centre bore of...

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Last post by silverbullet
03 Jun 2023, 14:30
Sppedo cable after different wheels

Last post by R0B « 30 May 2023, 16:20
Replies: 1
by gollfy » 15 May 2023, 15:37

I bought some wheels for my van however I have had to remove the bearing caps on the front to get them to fit. Now I know they are there for a...

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Last post by R0B
30 May 2023, 16:20
18x8 5x112 steel wheels

Last post by Joe Wright « 23 May 2023, 08:37
Replies: 2
by Joe Wright » 22 May 2023, 12:34

Hello all.
Has anyone fitted 18 inch steels to a T25? There are some smoothies for sale with JBW UK but I wanted to check prior to buying. Centre...

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Last post by Joe Wright
23 May 2023, 08:37
Replacement

Last post by hubcap61 « 15 May 2023, 10:43
Replies: 1
by SurfT25 » 15 May 2023, 10:07

Just replaced tie end rod (advisory on MOT passed)

While under the front I noticed that a few things look worn

Looking on Brickwerks using...

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Last post by hubcap61
15 May 2023, 10:43
Centre bores

Last post by trundletruc « 28 Apr 2023, 16:54
Replies: 1
by Vwjue73 » 23 Mar 2023, 15:22

Hi guys anyone know of anywhere near Stoke-on-Trent that can machine the centre bores bigger?many thanks

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Last post by trundletruc
28 Apr 2023, 16:54
195 14c on standard wheels?

Last post by Stirls2 « 19 Apr 2023, 13:59
Replies: 4
by Stirls2 » 19 Apr 2023, 07:02

I have the opportunity to to get some quality tyres at a good price but size is 195 14c standard as you know are 185 would i have problems if i...

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Last post by Stirls2
19 Apr 2023, 13:59
Sliding door and 8,5" rims?

Last post by shepster « 12 Apr 2023, 08:40
Replies: 3
by Italjohn » 01 Apr 2023, 16:09

Hi guys. I was gifted a set of four 18 8,5 and ET35 mercedes rims. I have tested one on the front, and that fits (I have the Epytec 312mm Audi brake...

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Last post by shepster
12 Apr 2023, 08:40
Left front wheel 'Tight to turn'

Last post by pleasestartnow « 27 Mar 2023, 16:41
Replies: 10
by pleasestartnow » 26 Mar 2023, 10:08

1990 1.9D

I am working my way slowly through the reasons my van failed her CVRT ,(Irish equivalent of MOT), and one of the reasons was the left...

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Last post by pleasestartnow
27 Mar 2023, 16:41
Help identify wheels and tire pressure 215/65R/16C

Last post by crazydiamond « 07 Mar 2023, 10:13
Replies: 16
by Mona » 11 Apr 2021, 20:26
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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 crazydiamond
07 Mar 2023, 10:13
D90 wheels on t3. What size tyres?

Last post by shepster « 06 Mar 2023, 10:42
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by Dave1988 » 12 Feb 2023, 15:14

Hi, I’m new to this forum stuff so apologies if the info is already here some where, I have searched.
The thing is. I have bought some Porsche D90s...

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Last post by shepster
06 Mar 2023, 10:42
Wheel swap.

Last post by shepster « 12 Feb 2023, 11:00
Replies: 6
by stuckinthepast » 09 Feb 2023, 17:53

Hi there, could anyone help me out with some info on a wheel and tyre swap. The wheels I have to go on are merc steels 6j x 16 ET 54 H2. The centres...

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Last post by shepster
12 Feb 2023, 11:00
T3 rear brake drum overheating

Last post by mioba « 11 Nov 2022, 17:39
Replies: 9
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 mioba
11 Nov 2022, 17:39
Mercedes CLK wheels stud size.

Last post by escovedo « 10 Nov 2022, 08:15

by escovedo » 10 Nov 2022, 08:15

Mercedes CLK wheels 7Jx16 et 37 part number A2084010102
M14 or M12 wheel bolt/stud size?

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Last post by escovedo
10 Nov 2022, 08:15
wheel alignment

Last post by irishkeet « 09 Nov 2022, 19:47
Replies: 4
by lexussoarer1996 » 09 Nov 2022, 12:34

Took the bus for a wheel alignment after a rear suspension overhaul, new bushes and bolts and new track rods on the front, nothing siezed , decided...

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09 Nov 2022, 19:47

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