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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
Replies: 10
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
Replies: 2
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
Replies: 6
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
Replies: 3
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
Replies: 4
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
Replies: 33
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
Replies: 6
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
Replies: 4
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
Replies: 16
by Neil2801 » 19 Jun 2020, 05:57
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Hi all
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
Replies: 1
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
Replies: 2
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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Last post by steveo9007
27 Jun 2020, 20:09
Toliman wheels

Last post by Cobra88 « 18 Jun 2020, 16:55
Replies: 1
by escovedo » 18 Jun 2020, 15:15

What size Mercedes Toliman wheels fit the t25
without enlarging wheel bolt holes?
I have been offered a set of 15x7j et37 part number A170 401 00 02.

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Last post by Cobra88
18 Jun 2020, 16:55
Correct tyre sizes?

Last post by DanGleebles « 15 Jun 2020, 16:51
Replies: 5
by mikes.bus » 23 Jul 2018, 11:38

I need to replace all 4 tyres on my van as they are starting to crack due to age.
I’m led to believe that standard tyres are 185R14C but, when I try...

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Last post by DanGleebles
15 Jun 2020, 16:51
Finally new wheels!

Last post by Campercrazy « 09 Jun 2020, 22:13
Replies: 10
by Campercrazy » 25 Apr 2020, 11:15

So I’ve been pondering new steel rims or alloys for a while now and I’m leaning towards alloys, I’ve found some I really like but just wanted advice...

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Last post by Campercrazy
09 Jun 2020, 22:13
Syncro 14" standard tyre size

Last post by VeganVanNomads « 02 Jun 2020, 20:25
Replies: 8
by Gary. » 31 Mar 2017, 13:27

Seems ridiculous to ask, but I can't find info on what was factory standard for the 14 Syncro.

Currently running American 27 x 8.50 R14 . Though...

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Last post by VeganVanNomads
02 Jun 2020, 20:25
Play in top wishbone

Last post by maxstu « 27 May 2020, 07:44
Replies: 7
by SamT » 25 May 2020, 14:57

Ive replaced my bushes ( spot welded) and refit . The van is off the ground on chocks. Upon reassembly there is excessive play from left to right ....

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Last post by maxstu
27 May 2020, 07:44
Alloy wheel spray

Last post by hubcap61 « 21 May 2020, 08:30
Replies: 6
by Sir Brixalot » 19 May 2020, 14:19

I want to refresh my wheels without spending much. Is there a decent rattle can that will do the job for a year or so

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Last post by hubcap61
21 May 2020, 08:30
Uprated ARB

Last post by steveo9007 « 14 May 2020, 17:56
Replies: 11
by steveo9007 » 29 Apr 2020, 11:07

Guys can i fit this ARB to my vehicle, i have double bolt clamps not single bolt clamps, my current ARB is 21mm.

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Last post by steveo9007
14 May 2020, 17:56
Question about Stance / Width of Wheels

Last post by silverbullet « 13 May 2020, 18:57
Replies: 7
by drumsofdoom » 14 Apr 2020, 11:35

Hello, please excuse my complete lack of knowledge about wheels, I was wondering how you go about a wider stance with wheels that sit a little bit...

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Last post by silverbullet
13 May 2020, 18:57
Drilling Out Alloy Bolt Holes

Last post by The Hairy Camper « 21 Mar 2020, 20:57
Replies: 2
by The Hairy Camper » 21 Mar 2020, 01:29

I have some Mercedes Alloys with 12mm bolt holes.

Looks like I have to have the bolt holes drilled out and install extended studs to make them fit...

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Last post by The Hairy Camper
21 Mar 2020, 20:57
Chrome hubcaps + AT

Last post by davidoft1 « 02 Mar 2020, 11:17
Replies: 11
by sonnyhowell » 01 Mar 2020, 10:07

I’ve been wanting this for my van for a while but never thought it was possible

The stock chrome hubcaps with AT tyres with white text. The at would...

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Last post by davidoft1
02 Mar 2020, 11:17
Advice please

Last post by DCH « 01 Mar 2020, 18:30
Replies: 6
by DCH » 20 Feb 2020, 16:00

Hello

Offered a really nice set of newly powder coated merc alloys ..... 16s ET31 6.5j 66.1 bore with nearly new Michelin Energy tyres...

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Last post by DCH
01 Mar 2020, 18:30
Confirmation/Recommendation

Last post by Squidge « 28 Feb 2020, 22:28

by Squidge » 28 Feb 2020, 22:28

Having spent weeks now looking at wheels tyres etc. I think I now know what wheels and tyres I want.
I currently have the stock 14” wheels on my VW...

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Last post by Squidge
28 Feb 2020, 22:28
Effect of larger wheels

Last post by silverbullet « 21 Feb 2020, 13:05
Replies: 7
by mariner » 30 Oct 2019, 14:24

Hi all. After some good advice from on here, I changed my springs and shocks to 50mm Avos and Bilstein B8s a while ago and continued running the...

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Last post by silverbullet
21 Feb 2020, 13:05
Tired out...

Last post by Mr Bean « 18 Feb 2020, 20:35

by Mr Bean » 18 Feb 2020, 20:35

I got to thinking that my ride was getting a bit on the harsh side. So in spite of my tires showing hardly any tread wear I looked at my records and...

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Last post by Mr Bean
18 Feb 2020, 20:35
Wheely not sure what to do...

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 24 Jan 2020, 21:36
Replies: 3
by DanT » 28 Oct 2019, 20:15

Disclaimer: this is NOT my wheel. It’s too dark to get a decent pic of mine, so borrowing this one from tinterweb!

We have this style wheel on our...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
24 Jan 2020, 21:36
Brake calipers

Last post by bigherb « 09 Nov 2019, 21:48
Replies: 1
by Mawsy » 09 Nov 2019, 16:49

Hi all are the callers on a type 28 the same as type 25, got a chance of some but don't want to strip the off van if no good cheers Mawsy 25...

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Last post by bigherb
09 Nov 2019, 21:48
Upgraded wheels and tyres for Aircooled Brick

Last post by zenecho « 04 Nov 2019, 12:57
Replies: 1
by Davegrohl99 » 03 Nov 2019, 14:15

Hi Guys!

I am thinking of upgrading my westy to either 15 or 16 inch mefros. I have a 2.0 Aircooled CU engine and dont want to put more strain on...

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Last post by zenecho
04 Nov 2019, 12:57
bought 215/65 R15s will they fit?

Last post by volks_womble « 08 Oct 2019, 21:47
Replies: 4
by garry247 » 07 Oct 2019, 15:16

Hi,

I bought some alloys and they dont fit (Bad advice) however im left with some Brand New Contenental Van Conect 200 215/65 R15s

Will i be able...

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Last post by volks_womble
08 Oct 2019, 21:47
Mercedes ML 17” wheels help

Last post by T25boy71 « 08 Oct 2019, 08:04
Replies: 2
by T25boy71 » 06 Oct 2019, 15:25

Hi newbie here hi all.
I think of putting Mercedes ml 17” 5 spoke alloys of an early ml, I’ve seen the 16” are used a lot but I’ve seen some cheap...

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Last post by T25boy71
08 Oct 2019, 08:04
Rear Drum And Brake Judder

Last post by spanishfly « 27 Sep 2019, 15:01
Replies: 4
by djhammy » 23 Jun 2019, 14:18

Hi Ladies and Gents hoping you can help.

A while back i started getting a grinding noise when driving off in the van from cold. It went away after...

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Last post by spanishfly
27 Sep 2019, 15:01
Wheel advice before alignment

Last post by irishkeet « 25 Sep 2019, 16:02
Replies: 2
by irishkeet » 25 Sep 2019, 14:28

Hello

I was wondering if anyone can advise on why the passenger wheel is not pointing straight with the drivers side wheel.......?

Photos...

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Last post by irishkeet
25 Sep 2019, 16:02
mercedes 15inch alloys

Last post by ash1293 « 22 Sep 2019, 23:17
Replies: 3
by vwrickshaw » 19 Sep 2019, 11:55

Hi, can anyone tell me if (A1704010002) mercedes wheels fit the t25....or do i need to make modificatins to suit.

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Last post by ash1293
22 Sep 2019, 23:17
Larger spare wheel carrier

Last post by syncropatrick « 18 Sep 2019, 10:19
Replies: 3
by pkrboo » 16 Sep 2019, 22:16

Anyone know if there is anywhere that's sells a larger spare wheel carrier bracket, that will fit a 205R14 tyre and wheel. Aidan Talbot told me there...

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Last post by syncropatrick
18 Sep 2019, 10:19
intermittant brake failure

Last post by asterix_the_gaul « 15 Sep 2019, 12:56
Replies: 2
by badgerfax » 21 Aug 2019, 13:24

Just got back from 2 weeks of trouble free driving in France and approaching Calais ferry terminal I had a skid mark enducing food to the floor,...

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Last post by asterix_the_gaul
15 Sep 2019, 12:56
Wheel issues do i need spacers?

Last post by Brismike « 28 Aug 2019, 20:50

by Brismike » 28 Aug 2019, 20:50

Hi i got a project camper and i am slowly getting there i replaced bushes at the front radius and lower track contol ones think thats what they are...

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Last post by Brismike
28 Aug 2019, 20:50
Carat Alloy Rear wheel nut SORTED

Last post by AngeloEvs « 09 Aug 2019, 17:50

by AngeloEvs » 09 Aug 2019, 17:50

Brickwerks do them single ........

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Last post by AngeloEvs
09 Aug 2019, 17:50
larger wheels on 1.6 diesel

Last post by pkrboo « 01 Aug 2019, 07:25
Replies: 4
by Negativegravity » 30 Jul 2019, 10:28

Anyone have any experience on switching to larger wheels on a 1.6 non turbo? I'd like a bit extra top speed which I think that would help with, but...

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Last post by pkrboo
01 Aug 2019, 07:25
Tyre pressure / Porsche alloys

Last post by Wesley « 18 Jul 2019, 19:37
Replies: 4
by Wesley » 03 Jul 2019, 16:28

Hi all,

Strange one really - my van I have had for quite sometime now came with Porsche alloys (spacers are fitted to accommodate them).

Anyways I...

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Last post by Wesley
18 Jul 2019, 19:37
Baffled by wheels and tyres - steel 16"

Last post by 937carrera « 12 Jul 2019, 16:39
Replies: 4
by T25Convert » 12 Jul 2019, 15:12

Right, I'm a chartered engineer and have rebuilt engines and like to think I'm mechanically minded, but wheels and tyres seem to be out of my grasp...

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Last post by 937carrera
12 Jul 2019, 16:39
What wheels for my T25

Last post by asterix_the_gaul « 30 Jun 2019, 10:18
Replies: 10
by sneakyalien » 01 May 2018, 21:51

Hi,
I am looking for some alloys for my T25 and was wondering what size would be ok.
I have seen some second hand wheels with the following details....

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Last post by asterix_the_gaul
30 Jun 2019, 10:18
Wheel change pros/cons 1.9AAZ

Last post by jacko1967 « 21 Jun 2019, 12:25

by jacko1967 » 21 Jun 2019, 12:25

Hi all I have had my van 7 years it’s standard height with standard 14”wheels and van Tyres’s its always blown about on motor ways but I just expect...

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Last post by jacko1967
21 Jun 2019, 12:25
New steel wheels

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 14 Jun 2019, 13:45
Replies: 1
by Toneddie » 09 Jun 2019, 20:16

I want to swap the alloys on my 1989 T25 transporter to steel wheels to make it more of a syncro look.
Does any 5 stud steel wheel fit?
What tyres...

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
14 Jun 2019, 13:45
Another Mercedes wheel fitting Q?

Last post by gary1998 « 28 May 2019, 22:49
Replies: 2
by chazzvw21 » 26 May 2019, 23:39

Newbie to the forums
I’ve been hooked on these Mercedes 8 hole alloys, I’ve seen go westy sell them but importing them would just be a hassle. So in...

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Last post by gary1998
28 May 2019, 22:49
Tyre choices

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 22 May 2019, 11:14

by Titus A Duxass » 22 May 2019, 11:14

Okay, I've got a new2me set of Carat wheels that need new tyres.

So far I've found:

Continental Vanco 2 205/80 R14 @ 103 a corner
Semperit Van-life...

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22 May 2019, 11:14

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