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Last post by silverbullet
13 Apr 2024, 16:28
What have I lost?
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
Mercedes Steels
Replies: 98
by
slowcoach »
09 Sep 2014, 10:16
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...
98 Replies
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Last post by ManicGTI
27 Mar 2024, 23:36
All Terrain Tyres
Replies: 16
by
Van Rouge »
14 Feb 2024, 12:29
Hi all
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
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...
1 Replies
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Last post by R0B
11 Jan 2024, 13:05
1 Replies
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Last post by ZsZ
03 Dec 2023, 21:00
Tuff Torque Steels
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...
12 Replies
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Last post by ZsZ
27 Nov 2023, 13:40
Smaller Rims, fat tyres
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...
2 Replies
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Last post by Daveandluca
25 Nov 2023, 18:28
Need new rims
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?
4 Replies
4617 Views
Last post by Aidan
27 Oct 2023, 19:34
Biggest tyre on 15” wheels?
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...
2 Replies
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Last post by Winchweight
06 Aug 2023, 20:51
Which Tyres?
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...
6 Replies
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Last post by Mocki
28 Jul 2023, 17:47
should your wheels spin freely
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,...
5 Replies
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Last post by pleasestartnow
14 Jul 2023, 18:05
Too cheap?
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...
4 Replies
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Last post by SyncroMatt
04 Jul 2023, 17:02
Only Mercedes rims in here!
Replies: 56
by
weegaz22 »
19 May 2016, 00:25
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...
56 Replies
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Last post by crjmcc
15 Jun 2023, 19:24
5 Replies
4521 Views
Last post by silverbullet
03 Jun 2023, 14:30
Sppedo cable after different wheels
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...
1 Replies
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Last post by R0B
30 May 2023, 16:20
18x8 5x112 steel wheels
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...
2 Replies
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Last post by Joe Wright
23 May 2023, 08:37
Replacement
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...
1 Replies
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Last post by hubcap61
15 May 2023, 10:43
Centre bores
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
1 Replies
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Last post by trundletruc
28 Apr 2023, 16:54
195 14c on standard wheels?
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...
4 Replies
4465 Views
Last post by Stirls2
19 Apr 2023, 13:59
Sliding door and 8,5" rims?
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...
3 Replies
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Last post by shepster
12 Apr 2023, 08:40
Left front wheel 'Tight to turn'
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...
10 Replies
6807 Views
Last post by pleasestartnow
27 Mar 2023, 16:41
16 Replies
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Last post by crazydiamond
07 Mar 2023, 10:13
D90 wheels on t3. What size tyres?
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...
3 Replies
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Last post by shepster
06 Mar 2023, 10:42
Wheel swap.
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...
6 Replies
5208 Views
Last post by shepster
12 Feb 2023, 11:00
T3 rear brake drum overheating
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...
9 Replies
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Last post by mioba
11 Nov 2022, 17:39
0 Replies
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Last post by escovedo
10 Nov 2022, 08:15
wheel alignment
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...
4 Replies
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Last post by irishkeet
09 Nov 2022, 19:47
1.6 td westfalia with AT tyres
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 ?...
7 Replies
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Last post by dcworm57
13 Sep 2022, 07:06
replacing tyres
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...
3 Replies
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Last post by Stephen255
29 Aug 2022, 19:22
Plastic Wheel Trims
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...
1 Replies
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Last post by R0B
26 Aug 2022, 11:58
Speedo Cap Gone (Again)
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...
0 Replies
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Last post by Enternent
04 Aug 2022, 13:36
3 Replies
4590 Views
Last post by cobblers
29 Jun 2022, 21:19
Spare wheel
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...
7 Replies
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Last post by clone123
15 Jun 2022, 18:38
the unstoppable march..
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
3 Replies
4623 Views
Last post by Stesaw
14 Jun 2022, 18:40
New Tyre Recommendations Please
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...
2 Replies
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Last post by tobydog
02 Jun 2022, 19:37
Rear wheel coming loose
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....
9 Replies
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Last post by chalkywoods
12 May 2022, 15:45
9 Replies
5804 Views
Last post by maxstu
10 May 2022, 21:25
15” ET37 Toliman - spacers
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...
3 Replies
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Last post by ash1293
18 Apr 2022, 20:25
Tyre recommendation
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...
11 Replies
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Last post by fryup
03 Apr 2022, 06:38
Tyre Choice
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...
6 Replies
5196 Views
Last post by ash1293
01 Apr 2022, 20:07
6 Replies
5038 Views
Last post by cobblers
26 Feb 2022, 20:37
Wheel fit
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...
0 Replies
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Last post by gibba68
11 Feb 2022, 13:29
Penta Alloys and 205/70/15 ET23
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...
9 Replies
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Last post by tlg
19 Jan 2022, 10:09
Longer studs needed?
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...
9 Replies
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Last post by cobblers
19 Nov 2021, 14:58
5 Replies
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Last post by t25adict
07 Nov 2021, 14:42
Front stud conversion
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...
3 Replies
4638 Views
Last post by Shinnster
27 Oct 2021, 14:53
205 or 215 65 16 on Tolimans?
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
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...
1 Replies
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Last post by syncroandy
08 Oct 2021, 07:09
Plastic wheel trims
Replies: 9
by
Dazco »
18 Sep 2021, 10:24
Any recomendations for cheap plastic wheel trims , standard wheels are looking a bit ratty.
9 Replies
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Last post by Dazco
20 Sep 2021, 15:42
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