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powder coated steel wheel came off!

Last post by California Dreamin « 26 Sep 2011, 10:25
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by italianjob » 24 Sep 2011, 07:41

morning all

I had my standard steel wheel rims blasted and powder coated (on both the front and rear faces), fitted with new tyres and went off to...

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Last post by California Dreamin
26 Sep 2011, 10:25
torqueing wheel bolts with power bar

Last post by xpress « 25 Sep 2011, 08:19
Replies: 3
by xpress » 11 Sep 2011, 15:51

wanted to torque up wheel bolts with power bar. usually i would get the power bar at about 2pm and then push my weight on it and lift my feet off the...

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Last post by xpress
25 Sep 2011, 08:19
how often do you check your (wheel) nuts?

Last post by Hacksawbob « 24 Sep 2011, 22:26
Replies: 5
by italianjob » 24 Sep 2011, 12:15

hello there

Interested in peoples opinions on this please - I've posted a topic in the technical forum under the heading 'powder coated wheel came...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
24 Sep 2011, 22:26
Empi GT 5 spoke

Last post by Dazzledan « 22 Sep 2011, 13:54
Replies: 22
by climberjim » 18 Sep 2010, 20:37
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Is there anyone out there whos fitted new off the shelf empi GT5 spoke to a t3.

I need to know if they are ok, only when reading info on the ideal...
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Last post by Dazzledan
22 Sep 2011, 13:54
Damn Mission Impossible in Finland to get tyres fitted

Last post by Mickyfin « 20 Sep 2011, 15:20
Replies: 16
by Mickyfin » 19 Sep 2011, 10:29
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I got quoted just over €650 Euros for a set of 4 tyres for my 14 Syncro no long ago, so swiftly walked away and said no thanks lol.

I then proceeded...
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Last post by Mickyfin
20 Sep 2011, 15:20
new alloys for t25 without adapters

Last post by California Dreamin « 18 Sep 2011, 15:27
Replies: 13
by yorkshireTraction » 20 Aug 2011, 09:56

is there anywhere/one who sells alloys off the shelf without the need for adapters/spacers/longer wheel studs?dont really want to go down that route

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Last post by California Dreamin
18 Sep 2011, 15:27
how much are they wheely worth?

Last post by Hacksawbob « 18 Sep 2011, 09:32
Replies: 2
by disasterbus » 15 Sep 2011, 19:59

how much are they wheely worth?

sorry - excuse the dreadful joke!
My recently purchased T25 came with these 16 BBS wheels fitted, whilst I like them...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
18 Sep 2011, 09:32
205/50/R17 93W

Last post by t25adict « 16 Sep 2011, 20:49
Replies: 7
by The Bishop » 25 Aug 2011, 14:13

My van came with these on.

I must say, the ride could be better!

But having read other comments on here I wonder if they are even van-worthy. I...

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Last post by t25adict
16 Sep 2011, 20:49
Price of adaptors and machining?

Last post by aulday « 15 Sep 2011, 19:30
Replies: 4
by aulday » 14 Sep 2011, 12:03

If I were to get my hands on a set of 18 AMG alloys, which have a big enough centre bore. I know I'd have to extend the bolts, which costs £50.

But...

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Last post by aulday
15 Sep 2011, 19:30
Chrome VW hubcap sizing..

Last post by bigherb « 13 Sep 2011, 20:05
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by Oh Danny Boy » 13 Sep 2011, 15:25

Hi,
Sorry for what may well be a stupid quesion :oops: ,but will chrome Beetle hubcaps fit a standard steel T25 wheel or are they a different...

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Last post by bigherb
13 Sep 2011, 20:05
Another tyre pressures question sorry!

Last post by xpress « 12 Sep 2011, 22:49
Replies: 3
by purplecrocs » 27 Aug 2011, 12:59

I'm unsure as to what pressure. Door stickers says 39 and 48. But on the tyre it says max pressure to seat beads is 40. But then says elsewhere on...

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Last post by xpress
12 Sep 2011, 22:49
porsche wheels !

Last post by faggie « 10 Sep 2011, 09:42
Replies: 8
by paulweld » 23 Aug 2011, 13:28

Help needed ! thinking of buying some porsche wheels 16 x 7j rear / 16 x 6j front / center bore 71 mm so thats ok but its the offset i am worryed...

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Last post by faggie
10 Sep 2011, 09:42
Squeking Noise

Last post by mearnsy « 08 Sep 2011, 22:31
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by newmichelle4444 » 05 Jul 2011, 12:53

Hi there, I have been hearing a high pitched squeking noise when driving my t25 it happens when going strait and I think it is coming from the front...

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Last post by mearnsy
08 Sep 2011, 22:31
wheels to my t25

Last post by ferret74 « 08 Sep 2011, 16:29

by ferret74 » 08 Sep 2011, 16:29

hi all, please can someone tell me if a set of alloys off a 1984 mercedes 230e,,, according to technical they are both 5x112( whatever that is)...

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Last post by ferret74
08 Sep 2011, 16:29
Are comercial tires necessary on a camper?

Last post by KittyCamper84 « 05 Sep 2011, 18:49
Replies: 46
by cruising_r32 » 04 Oct 2010, 21:25
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Hi guys,

I bought a 1985 transported camper a few months back, the steel wheels are rusty and the tires have lots of cracks in the side walls.

I've...
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Last post by KittyCamper84
05 Sep 2011, 18:49
Can you identify these wheels?

Last post by Wychall « 02 Sep 2011, 17:39
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by Wychall » 23 Aug 2011, 20:56

I may be showing my ignorance here but can anyone identify the wheels on my old 'bus. I would like to get another as spare but a bit difficult when I...

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Last post by Wychall
02 Sep 2011, 17:39
new tyres

Last post by ajsimmo « 31 Aug 2011, 11:27
Replies: 2
by samk » 28 Aug 2011, 11:17

Hi All,

i've just inspected my tyres and realised that I deffo need a new set ASAP! I'm currently working my way though the great but slightly...

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Last post by ajsimmo
31 Aug 2011, 11:27
t4 steel wheels - could they fit t25?

Last post by choplee « 29 Aug 2011, 19:15
Replies: 3
by djp7323 » 21 Aug 2011, 21:24

Want a 15 or 16 inch steel van wheel to improve my devon camper on road and motorway. Any help appreciated :?

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Last post by choplee
29 Aug 2011, 19:15
Advice please.

Last post by KINGPRAWN « 28 Aug 2011, 23:15
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by kit » 28 Aug 2011, 21:14

I bought a part worn tyre on Friday from one of the many places popping up all over the place, anyway by Saturday it was flat so I pumped it up as...

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Last post by KINGPRAWN
28 Aug 2011, 23:15
Tyres

Last post by Cruz « 24 Aug 2011, 17:41
Replies: 9
by Bert2 » 12 Aug 2011, 21:46

I have just checked my tyres prior to an MOT after having read an article on motor home tyres going out of date and insurance companies not paying...

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Last post by Cruz
24 Aug 2011, 17:41
16" Granada wheels

Last post by poshbuggers « 18 Aug 2011, 22:54
Replies: 5
by HAYDEN » 18 Aug 2011, 15:22

Has anyone fitted these to there beloved T25? If so, what was involved? tyre size, spacers, longer studs etc. Thing is I've got the chance to get...

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Last post by poshbuggers
18 Aug 2011, 22:54
steering wheel wobble

Last post by faggie « 18 Aug 2011, 09:18
Replies: 3
by BOXY » 11 Aug 2011, 20:07

Loose wheel nuts, wheel bearing shot, buckled rim, driver with DT's, wild smilies loose in van?

:rollin

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Last post by faggie
18 Aug 2011, 09:18
Tyres

Last post by t25adict « 17 Aug 2011, 18:19
Replies: 5
by proober » 16 Aug 2011, 12:59

Hello C80-90,

I need to replace all four tyres on my T25 transporter, I'm a semi-noob so could do with some advice...

Currently on there are...

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Last post by t25adict
17 Aug 2011, 18:19
TYre pressures?

Last post by VicnStew « 16 Aug 2011, 23:57
Replies: 5
by VicnStew » 07 Aug 2011, 19:26

I have sheldon hitop and just trying to figure out correct tyre pressures. Haynes and sticker on doorpost list 185/14's but i have 185/15's on mine....

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Last post by VicnStew
16 Aug 2011, 23:57
Tyre pressure

Last post by kevtherev « 16 Aug 2011, 06:41
Replies: 2
by Jakehouse101 » 21 Jul 2011, 20:14

Hello

I have P195/75 R14 tyres on my T25 but have no idea what the correct tyre presure should be and can not seem to find the answer anywhere....

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Last post by kevtherev
16 Aug 2011, 06:41
Spare wheels...

Last post by Bert1985 « 12 Aug 2011, 13:52
Replies: 7
by TommyB260971 » 28 Jul 2011, 19:42

Whilst driving back from Bugjam I got a flat just coming on to the motorway at Northampton. When I tried to put the spare on I realised the studs...

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Last post by Bert1985
12 Aug 2011, 13:52
wheel nearly came off..

Last post by poshbuggers « 11 Aug 2011, 18:02
Replies: 10
by Choppski » 03 Aug 2011, 22:38

whilst on a week holiday touring around the south coast a strange hum came arose...then my wife spotted the rear nearside wheel 'waving' at us....

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Last post by poshbuggers
11 Aug 2011, 18:02
wheels machining

Last post by dave lfc « 08 Aug 2011, 11:23

by dave lfc » 08 Aug 2011, 11:23

hi anyone know of where i can get my wheels machined to fit a t25 in the liverpool area and how much,cheers dave :ok

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Last post by dave lfc
08 Aug 2011, 11:23
Fitting Chrome Hub Caps

Last post by big red bus « 08 Aug 2011, 08:26
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by Devon81 » 30 Jul 2011, 09:10

Hi Just finished painting my moonraker, thought i would give it that retro 80's feel, so i purchased some polished stanless steel hub caps from Mega...

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Last post by big red bus
08 Aug 2011, 08:26
BRM question?

Last post by Choppski « 05 Aug 2011, 22:55
Replies: 3
by joseff » 28 Jul 2011, 15:17

Hi all, we're looking at lowering and fitting new wheels onto our T25. At the moment the only wheels that we like are BRM's but looking through the...

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Last post by Choppski
05 Aug 2011, 22:55
steering wheels

Last post by BaaaadSlider « 05 Aug 2011, 09:48
Replies: 8
by BaaaadSlider » 25 Jul 2011, 15:21

Not sure if this is in the right section but here goes.
What steering wheel options are avaiable without any mods?
At the moment i think i have a...

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Last post by BaaaadSlider
05 Aug 2011, 09:48
Mercedes wheels 7j

Last post by Cruz « 03 Aug 2011, 09:33
Replies: 2
by 40goin25 » 21 Jun 2011, 16:51

Hi peops

I am after a little advice, have found some merc CLK 16 wheels. Offset is 37 and they are 7j.
The van has been lowered 50-60mm and is...

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Last post by Cruz
03 Aug 2011, 09:33
15" steel spare

Last post by CovKid « 03 Aug 2011, 07:37
Replies: 7
by rhm » 10 Jul 2011, 15:07

Hi Guys, having just had a flat in the daily drive Touran (no spare as std) and wasted 3 hrs waiting for recovery and a repair my thoughts have...

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Last post by CovKid
03 Aug 2011, 07:37
front caliper sheered bleed nipple

Last post by Cyrus « 02 Aug 2011, 20:34
Replies: 5
by Cyrus » 17 May 2011, 15:24

I sheered of the bleed nipple on the ns front calipers today :evil: :twisted:
is there any way of removing it? it sheered off level with the caliper...

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Last post by Cyrus
02 Aug 2011, 20:34
larger tyres longer gears..

Last post by coopervan « 29 Jul 2011, 00:39
Replies: 6
by sciroccotune » 19 Jun 2011, 17:22

Hi Guys,

Looking to put some larger tyres on my 14 steel wheels to give longer gears. Now that van is 1.9 its got more power and can manage...

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Last post by coopervan
29 Jul 2011, 00:39
Do you recognise this wheel?

Last post by BenClem « 27 Jul 2011, 18:12
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by BenClem » 26 Jul 2011, 21:03

Hi

I have just put a thread in to the wanted catergory under one or two of these please . Can anybody in their wisdom tell me what wheels they are....

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Last post by BenClem
27 Jul 2011, 18:12
VW Caddy van Mk3 steelies

Last post by carlmarx « 23 Jul 2011, 11:27
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by carlmarx » 22 Jul 2011, 22:02

Would these fit my van with 10mm spacers

Fitted as standard to VW Caddy van Mk3 (2001 on). The specification are as follows:

Size / Fitment:

5 X...

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Last post by carlmarx
23 Jul 2011, 11:27
What will fit? Carrat wheels

Last post by waltraud « 21 Jul 2011, 22:09
Replies: 5
by Mark Foss » 19 Jul 2011, 21:38

what other alternative tyres will fit a set of carrat wheels other than 205/70 R14?
I would like to re shoe my alloys and was wondering what the...

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Last post by waltraud
21 Jul 2011, 22:09
help needed asap!!

Last post by rubyvan « 20 Jul 2011, 20:20
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by rubyvan » 19 Jul 2011, 18:10

Hi can anyone help I am going on a jorney to scotland on friday and since I had the front bushes replaced I need the camber and castor setting and...

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Last post by rubyvan
20 Jul 2011, 20:20
e class steel wheels

Last post by kap « 20 Jul 2011, 11:54
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by kap » 18 Jul 2011, 12:57

I know people do tire of wheel question but after going through the wiki havent found the answer. At the weekend I was at a breakers and found an e...

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Last post by kap
20 Jul 2011, 11:54
wheel fitting

Last post by kevtherev « 20 Jul 2011, 10:23
Replies: 3
by vwdave66 » 20 Jul 2011, 05:46

does anybody know if a set of t5 wheels will fit my T25, would the stud pattern be 112 pcd. ?

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Last post by kevtherev
20 Jul 2011, 10:23
Spare Wheel on Front

Last post by kevtherev « 18 Jul 2011, 20:56
Replies: 7
by Silky » 16 Jul 2011, 13:21

Probably a daft question, but how easy is it to fit the spare wheel to the front of the van?

Silky

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Last post by kevtherev
18 Jul 2011, 20:56
cheap contis

Last post by kap « 18 Jul 2011, 13:20
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by waltraud » 17 Jul 2011, 21:59

Just been looking at what tyres next after my Michelin Agilis 185.14's and notice on Black Circles that they are selling Continental Vanco 2...

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Last post by kap
18 Jul 2011, 13:20
Porsche alloys

Last post by pdudley « 15 Jul 2011, 15:23
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by pdudley » 15 Jul 2011, 13:44

Hi Guys

I've just bought a 1990 Autosleeper high top and I'm looking at getting some Porsche Boxter alloys, 205/16 fronts and 225/16 rears....

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Last post by pdudley
15 Jul 2011, 15:23
Do these wheels look better?

Last post by Sensible_Steve « 15 Jul 2011, 08:49
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by mearnsy » 05 Jul 2011, 20:40

I found some retro wheels for sale near me and photoshopped them in and lowered it too,do you think the wheels look better than the brown empis?...

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Last post by Sensible_Steve
15 Jul 2011, 08:49
refurbing old wheels

Last post by dougt25 « 13 Jul 2011, 09:53
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by nedkelly113 » 23 Mar 2010, 20:43

Hi
Wonder if anyone can help me?
I bought my first T25 in december with alloys on but got the original wheels thrown in. I want to put the old wheels...

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Last post by dougt25
13 Jul 2011, 09:53
alloys

Last post by missyvdub « 12 Jul 2011, 10:25
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by missyvdub » 03 Jul 2011, 16:53

hi all posted earlier but think in wrong place :roll: can anyone tell me if fox 15 multi-spoke alloys 5 stud will fit my daisy t25 they came off a...

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Last post by missyvdub
12 Jul 2011, 10:25
Porsche Boxter Wheels

Last post by mearnsy « 11 Jul 2011, 21:50
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by Dazzledan » 05 Jul 2011, 16:20

Hi,

I've got my eye on some Porsche Boxter wheels.

Here is the spec:

16'' Rims
front tyres: 205/55/16
rear tyres: 225/50/16
front et:50
rear...

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Last post by mearnsy
11 Jul 2011, 21:50
Another Alloy wheels question....Sorry!

Last post by Cruz « 11 Jul 2011, 15:41
Replies: 15
by maxstu » 07 Jul 2011, 02:34
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Hi All,
I've not been on here for a while. So good to read the club is as popular as ever.

I been given (fortunate?.. may be?) an immaculate set of...
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Last post by Cruz
11 Jul 2011, 15:41
205 or 215 tyres

Last post by lloydy « 11 Jul 2011, 08:17
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by kingkhung » 04 Jul 2011, 18:09

Hello club 80-90, been thinking about new tyres recently and was looking for a bit of advice from people who know better than me. At the moment im...

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11 Jul 2011, 08:17

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