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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
Only Mercedes rims in here!

Last post by crjmcc « 15 Jun 2023, 19:24
Replies: 56
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 crjmcc
15 Jun 2023, 19:24
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
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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
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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
Replies: 3
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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Last post by irishkeet
09 Nov 2022, 19:47
1.6 td westfalia with AT tyres

Last post by dcworm57 « 13 Sep 2022, 07:06
Replies: 7
by dcworm57 » 12 Sep 2022, 19:14

Ok so I’m running a 1989 1.6 td westfalia , I’m thinking of fitting 15” wheels with 235/75/15 AT tyres.
Anybody running this set up at the moment ?...

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Last post by dcworm57
13 Sep 2022, 07:06
replacing tyres

Last post by Stephen255 « 29 Aug 2022, 19:22
Replies: 3
by Stephen255 » 15 Aug 2022, 07:12

Hello folks. want some advice please. Need to replace two tyres on my standard 1990 Holdsworth camper currently running: LVR185 R14C 102/100R...

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Last post by Stephen255
29 Aug 2022, 19:22
Plastic Wheel Trims

Last post by R0B « 26 Aug 2022, 11:58
Replies: 1
by oilrag » 26 Aug 2022, 08:17

Can anyone recommend a supplier/source of some suitable non VW plastic wheel trims to cover standard 14 inch steel wheels please,we're off to...

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Last post by R0B
26 Aug 2022, 11:58
Speedo Cap Gone (Again)

Last post by Enternent « 04 Aug 2022, 13:36

by Enternent » 04 Aug 2022, 13:36

Sorry if this is a daft question. My new speedo cap (square hole in centre) has fell off never to be seen again after only doing about 5 miles. It...

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Last post by Enternent
04 Aug 2022, 13:36
17" Fuchs Replica Wheels with 215/60/17's?

Last post by cobblers « 29 Jun 2022, 21:19
Replies: 3
by triumph2.5pi » 29 Jun 2022, 20:15

Hi all

Could anyone please help me out choosing the correct wheel and tyre sizes for my needs? I’ve done a fair amount of reading up and used the...

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Last post by cobblers
29 Jun 2022, 21:19
Spare wheel

Last post by clone123 « 15 Jun 2022, 18:38
Replies: 7
by clone123 » 08 Jun 2022, 08:30

Just after abit of advice if anybody can enlighten me I have Original vw carat wheels on my camper and decided to buy a spare one so they all matched...

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Last post by clone123
15 Jun 2022, 18:38
the unstoppable march..

Last post by Stesaw « 14 Jun 2022, 18:40
Replies: 3
by slowcoach » 14 Jun 2022, 13:12

google did a nice collage of 'similar photos' for me, nicely showing me how well my wheels have rusted up :ok

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Last post by Stesaw
14 Jun 2022, 18:40
New Tyre Recommendations Please

Last post by tobydog « 02 Jun 2022, 19:37
Replies: 2
by yosini » 02 Jun 2022, 15:26

Hi,

We've a few camping trips coming up and the tryes on ourT25 are looking a bit old, what would people recommend? The last set I bought for our...

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Last post by tobydog
02 Jun 2022, 19:37
Rear wheel coming loose

Last post by chalkywoods « 12 May 2022, 15:45
Replies: 9
by chalkywoods » 11 May 2022, 18:00

I've had the nearside rear trailing arm and suspension off for a few months whilst I welded the wheel arch and replaced the outer trailing arm mount....

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Last post by chalkywoods
12 May 2022, 15:45
What pitch is the thread on clamshell underslung spare carrier retaining bolt at the front

Last post by maxstu « 10 May 2022, 21:25
Replies: 9
by Middle29 » 13 Apr 2022, 14:59

Hi all,

I'm trying to ascertain if the bolt that holds the cam shell up is 1.5mm pitch (Metric Fine), or if it's standard 1.75mm pitch to order a...

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Last post by maxstu
10 May 2022, 21:25
15” ET37 Toliman - spacers

Last post by ash1293 « 18 Apr 2022, 20:25
Replies: 3
by T25Convert » 15 Apr 2022, 21:54

Hello, seen some cheap cheap cheap Tolimans - the 15” et37 ones.

So from wiki and search I know I need a 5mm spacer on the front, but what is not...

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Last post by ash1293
18 Apr 2022, 20:25
Tyre recommendation

Last post by fryup « 03 Apr 2022, 06:38
Replies: 11
by fryup » 31 Oct 2021, 17:31

Hi all

Just want to see what sort of tyre people are using on their standard steels need to get some new tyres and was thinking about getting some...

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Last post by fryup
03 Apr 2022, 06:38
Tyre Choice

Last post by ash1293 « 01 Apr 2022, 20:07
Replies: 6
by maxstu » 26 Mar 2022, 20:03

Fettling the camper for our tour starting 3rd April, l noticed both rear tyres, Avon AV11
C rated, are suffering from peripheral cracking around the...

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Last post by ash1293
01 Apr 2022, 20:07
Any idea what these wheels are? Thanks.

Last post by cobblers « 26 Feb 2022, 20:37
Replies: 6
by Brick » 15 Feb 2022, 13:11

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Last post by cobblers
26 Feb 2022, 20:37
Wheel fit

Last post by gibba68 « 11 Feb 2022, 13:29

by gibba68 » 11 Feb 2022, 13:29

Hi all, new to this so please bare with me 😳
I have a 1983 T25 Viking1.6 diesel conversion that's being dismembered and attempting to restore, wheels...

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Last post by gibba68
11 Feb 2022, 13:29
Penta Alloys and 205/70/15 ET23

Last post by tlg « 19 Jan 2022, 10:09
Replies: 9
by keynsham1 » 28 Apr 2019, 18:23

I have just bought a set of Mercedes Penta alloys which are 7Jx15 and I am planning to fit 205/70/15 tyres. The offset is ET23. This size will keep...

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Last post by tlg
19 Jan 2022, 10:09
Longer studs needed?

Last post by cobblers « 19 Nov 2021, 14:58
Replies: 9
by Shinnster » 27 Oct 2021, 14:47

hey all, just test fitting my wheels and seeing what people think whether this is safe or not?
i have 17 inch steel rims but left the original studs...

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Last post by cobblers
19 Nov 2021, 14:58
Rear camber and toe adjustable on all vans ?

Last post by t25adict « 07 Nov 2021, 14:42
Replies: 5
by MagicWagon » 20 Oct 2021, 10:53

TL:DR
Is the rear camber and toe definitely adjustable on all 2wd T25's ? (Garage says no)
Are my rear right values far enough out to take it back...

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Last post by t25adict
07 Nov 2021, 14:42
Front stud conversion

Last post by Shinnster « 27 Oct 2021, 14:53
Replies: 3
by Shinnster » 25 Oct 2021, 18:56

Hey all,
Has anyone else fitted the stud conversion?
I've bought front studs and the permanant lock tight stuff but just wondered, how much do I...

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Last post by Shinnster
27 Oct 2021, 14:53
205 or 215 65 16 on Tolimans?

Last post by ash1293 « 17 Oct 2021, 16:18
Replies: 8
by ash1293 » 13 Oct 2021, 17:37

Any opinions on which to go for, 205 or 215 65 on 16” Tolimans.

Et 33 version so hoping no spacers.

Healthy 1.9Dg on new bilstein shocks &...

8 Replies

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Last post by ash1293
17 Oct 2021, 16:18
Thoughts on powder coating

Last post by syncroandy « 08 Oct 2021, 07:09
Replies: 1
by Jonnyb416 » 07 Oct 2021, 22:10

Evening all,

Thought about getting my steel wheels and bumpers powder coated. Found a place nearby where the price seems ok. But a mate of mine said...

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Last post by syncroandy
08 Oct 2021, 07:09
Plastic wheel trims

Last post by Dazco « 20 Sep 2021, 15:42
Replies: 9
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
Replies: 7
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
Replies: 2
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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Last post by AngeloEvs
16 Sep 2021, 14:04
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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07 Aug 2021, 21:22

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