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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
Replies: 13
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
Replies: 6
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
Replies: 8
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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Last post by lloydy
11 Jul 2011, 08:17
Tyre Pressures

Last post by Ralf85 « 09 Jul 2011, 12:15
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by Albatross » 06 Jul 2011, 08:23

Anybody running air cooled T25 on 195/55 R15 85v tyres ? What front/rear PSI ?

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Last post by Ralf85
09 Jul 2011, 12:15
sqeaking wheel

Last post by kevtherev « 08 Jul 2011, 06:11
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by jas915 » 03 Jul 2011, 18:07

my van seems to have developed a squeak which, it doesn't seem to be all the time, mostly when going round corners.
I had a quick check and there...

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Last post by kevtherev
08 Jul 2011, 06:11
steel rims

Last post by Synkraut « 07 Jul 2011, 07:43
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by chip » 06 Jul 2011, 20:32

can anyone advise me on what 15 or 16 steel wheels will fit my t3 im running 14 with 1.9y diesel not looking for anything fancy any advice will...

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Last post by Synkraut
07 Jul 2011, 07:43
Westy lean chep fix good idea/bad idea?

Last post by Hacksawbob « 04 Jul 2011, 17:20
Replies: 6
by Hacksawbob » 17 Jun 2011, 17:52

I put +3 psi in the LHS wheels just to see how it sits, and tbh its a lot better, now I know L and R are suppose to mirror each other, is this within...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
04 Jul 2011, 17:20
What are the safest standard tyre?

Last post by kevtherev « 25 Jun 2011, 14:12
Replies: 5
by skippymoss » 20 Jun 2011, 16:30

Hullo.
Alright?
I'm looking for the safest set of tyres I can fit on my standard 14 steelys.
At the moment I've got a right mixture including Hankook...

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Last post by kevtherev
25 Jun 2011, 14:12
Can you identify these alloys?

Last post by Aidan « 25 Jun 2011, 09:59
Replies: 2
by skippymoss » 24 Jun 2011, 18:59

Pop quiz;
What are these alloys?
Apparently from a 80s/ 90s Merc
Made in Italy
Logo which I can't really decipher is here - onclick=...

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Last post by Aidan
25 Jun 2011, 09:59
New tyres - what and by who?

Last post by TravellingChick « 22 Jun 2011, 16:35
Replies: 11
by TravellingChick » 14 Jun 2011, 09:43

I've had the van 2.5 years now and am thinking it's time for new tyres.

Altho the tread looks okay the walls are looking a bit jaded/perished and...

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Last post by TravellingChick
22 Jun 2011, 16:35
5X112 Slot Mags

Last post by 40goin25 « 21 Jun 2011, 21:57
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by 'GHOSTWHEEL' » 19 May 2011, 15:52

Hi does any one have a set of the wheels in the link below fitted to there van? Could any one be kind enough to post a pic of them fitted. A fancy a...

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Last post by 40goin25
21 Jun 2011, 21:57
Black Steelies

Last post by onc onc « 13 Jun 2011, 17:26
Replies: 2
by onc onc » 11 Jun 2011, 10:07

Well guys, i have just finished spraying my wheels matt black :D These are standard 14in rims, they are looking cooooool man, however i got through 8...

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Last post by onc onc
13 Jun 2011, 17:26
wheel id

Last post by hippy chick « 13 Jun 2011, 12:41
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by hippy chick » 06 Jun 2011, 15:01

can anyone tell me what wheels these are please. jen

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Last post by hippy chick
13 Jun 2011, 12:41
Alloy Wheel Refurbishment

Last post by R0B « 11 Jun 2011, 16:27
Replies: 7
by R0B » 21 Apr 2011, 20:21

Looked at a few companies on google.But has anyone had theirs done.And can you recommend the company that did them.And how much did it cost...

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Last post by R0B
11 Jun 2011, 16:27
help with wheels

Last post by ultraviolent « 07 Jun 2011, 22:18
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by ultraviolent » 07 Jun 2011, 15:18

hi, been rebuilding my t25 1979 devon camper for around a year,

i need help with my wheels

i have a set of audi A6 5x112 wheels, 7j and et45

will...

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Last post by ultraviolent
07 Jun 2011, 22:18
What wheels fit a t25 without adapters etc

Last post by g60steve « 05 Jun 2011, 20:38
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by parkyeonsparky » 26 May 2011, 21:33

Hi all, going to pick up my first vw tomorrow, in the form of a t25 panel van. What wheels will fit these vans without looking stupid and without the...

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Last post by g60steve
05 Jun 2011, 20:38
BRM 17 x 7

Last post by Duncs « 01 Jun 2011, 18:53

by Duncs » 01 Jun 2011, 18:53

Has anybody fitted BRM 17 * 7 ET 40 to their T25? Need some new alloys? Just want to make sure they suit and do the job. Cheers Duncs

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Last post by Duncs
01 Jun 2011, 18:53
What alloys to choose?

Last post by Duncs « 31 May 2011, 18:34

by Duncs » 31 May 2011, 18:34

Hi

Going to be changing my wheels! as Steve has said the the 15' BRMs aren't made for the T25 even though they sell them to new boys like me! The...

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Last post by Duncs
31 May 2011, 18:34
Trailing arms filled with filler!

Last post by Cruz « 30 May 2011, 21:21
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by LeeSuzanne » 16 May 2011, 16:05

The previous owner of my T25 1983 Petrol water cooled camper decided to fill the trailing arms with filler! Nice eh!

My garage say they are too far...

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Last post by Cruz
30 May 2011, 21:21
Merc Alloys - are these fitted right?

Last post by Cruz « 30 May 2011, 11:16
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by skippymoss » 30 May 2011, 10:52

Hello.
Alright?
Just bought my first T25 (2.1DJ/Auto/Holdsworth pop - well happy)
It came with what seem to be Merc alloys as well as the original...

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Last post by Cruz
30 May 2011, 11:16
Adjusting rear brakes

Last post by bigherb « 29 May 2011, 15:07
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by project25 » 28 May 2011, 19:43

Hi all, my t25 is a 1984 1.9 dg engine auto, I removed the rear wheels the other day to have a look at condition of rear shoes. Found I could not...

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Last post by bigherb
29 May 2011, 15:07
Will T5 Wheels Fit a T25?

Last post by g60steve « 27 May 2011, 19:52
Replies: 4
by jase118 » 28 Mar 2011, 17:07

Hi, i have been offered a set of standard T5 wheels. Will they fit onto a T25?

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Last post by g60steve
27 May 2011, 19:52
adaptors from 112 to 120 so i can fit t5 steels???

Last post by dirty-syncro-lover « 27 May 2011, 17:25

by dirty-syncro-lover » 27 May 2011, 17:25

where can i get these adaptor's?
ive read that someone here is running t5 steel's?
are the adaptor's safe and legal?
cheers

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Last post by dirty-syncro-lover
27 May 2011, 17:25
Wheel squeak

Last post by Kit Bones « 26 May 2011, 08:33
Replies: 2
by Kit Bones » 24 May 2011, 09:18

I have an intermittent rotational squeak (45-70mph) coming from my offside front wheel. It stops briefly if I touch the brakes VERY lightly but then...

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Last post by Kit Bones
26 May 2011, 08:33
What colour shall I have my wheels painted?

Last post by gypo « 25 May 2011, 20:13
Replies: 30
by gypo » 12 May 2011, 21:20
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Im having my wheels painted next week but cant decide on a colour. White, black, gold or silver?
Any suggestions peeps? :D
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Last post by gypo
25 May 2011, 20:13
disc brakes

Last post by axeman « 23 May 2011, 21:46
Replies: 2
by milan » 17 May 2011, 16:16

Hallo all,
I'm turning to the wisdom of the people on this forum again.
I'm thinkering of improving my brakes all round, including ventilated discs...

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Last post by axeman
23 May 2011, 21:46
wheel off set milling out size etc

Last post by Aidan « 23 May 2011, 19:21
Replies: 3
by lukeculliss » 21 May 2011, 16:55

hi all i have been looking all over the net now and the forum. it may just be me but i cant seen to work out/find what size the centers will need...

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Last post by Aidan
23 May 2011, 19:21
Binding Brakes

Last post by docwalker99 « 17 May 2011, 19:40

by docwalker99 » 17 May 2011, 19:40

Hi guys Just taken my van for re test and Garage said front off side still binding I have had the wheel off and pads out(cant get caliper of at the...

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Last post by docwalker99
17 May 2011, 19:40
rotten disc plates..

Last post by stephen t25 « 17 May 2011, 17:46
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by stephen t25 » 15 May 2011, 19:13

Hi all ... been removing my front discs etc today awaiting new shinny anchor stuff, as with my last van the inner disc cover plate is rotten, are...

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Last post by stephen t25
17 May 2011, 17:46
steel wheels stripped and then lacquered?

Last post by bumble bee « 16 May 2011, 21:06
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by xpress » 15 May 2011, 19:01

started on a steel wheel. Does anyone strip their wheels back to steel then lacquer or is it not strong enough, does It need primer and metal paint...

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Last post by bumble bee
16 May 2011, 21:06
T25 wheel adapters

Last post by ecosse-t25 « 13 May 2011, 09:00

by ecosse-t25 » 13 May 2011, 09:00

Hi

I am looking at fitting a set of steel wheels off a VW T5 with a PCD of 120 can someone put me in the right direction for wheel adapters to make...

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Last post by ecosse-t25
13 May 2011, 09:00
Spare wheel Retaining Bolt question

Last post by roj62 « 09 May 2011, 15:14
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by roj62 » 03 May 2011, 12:43

Hi

I needed to put the spare on recently after a puncture. I discovered the bolt that secures the spare under the front was missing (not sure if its...

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Last post by roj62
09 May 2011, 15:14
brushable paint for steel wheel rims

Last post by xpress « 09 May 2011, 13:07
Replies: 11
by xpress » 02 May 2011, 13:34

HI there. I don't want to spray with cans, any brushable alternative?

I want to paint the steel rims, and bumpers, maybe pick something up from...

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Last post by xpress
09 May 2011, 13:07
what wheels?

Last post by scoobydrew « 07 May 2011, 10:52
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by ronburgundy » 16 Apr 2011, 15:59
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Hello all

I've recently had my van resprayed which I am extremely pleased with. Shaun @ Spray Shack, Great Dunmow - top fella.

The only problem is,...
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Last post by scoobydrew
07 May 2011, 10:52
Need to drill out bolt holes on pentas

Last post by pat_6_4 « 05 May 2011, 20:48
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by pat_6_4 » 30 Apr 2011, 11:32

Hi

Bought some pentas but the bolt holes are too small.

Is it an easy job to drill them out bigger? Only needs a slight expansion.

Any advice...

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Last post by pat_6_4
05 May 2011, 20:48
Stock tyre replacement

Last post by kap « 03 May 2011, 15:10
Replies: 4
by lloyd » 28 Apr 2011, 11:25

Time for new tyres and want good quiet tyres at best price... but would be nice to have all season for a little traction on grass/mud/snow.

Looking...

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Last post by kap
03 May 2011, 15:10
Tyres - do i need to worry?

Last post by billy739 « 02 May 2011, 21:32
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by cusmonkey » 05 Apr 2011, 16:01

I have non-standard porsche alloys fitted and today had the rear tyres replaced on a like for like basis (255 45 R17) but on getting home relaised...

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Last post by billy739
02 May 2011, 21:32
Stuck wheel nuts......

Last post by toolsntat « 28 Apr 2011, 21:06
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by toolsntat » 28 Apr 2011, 20:32

Not VW but....
Perhaps I should have used a 3/4 drive with the scaffold tubing instead of me 1/2 Britool :shock: :evil: :cry:

Blinkin Zafira with...

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Last post by toolsntat
28 Apr 2011, 21:06
Changing "toe in" to "toe out" temporarily???

Last post by toolsntat « 28 Apr 2011, 11:09
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by toolsntat » 03 Apr 2011, 17:10

Would it be feasible to change toe in to toe out temporarily to counteract excessive wear to inside edges of tyres?

The current setting is about 30'...

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Last post by toolsntat
28 Apr 2011, 11:09
vito wheels

Last post by R0B « 27 Apr 2011, 18:53
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by Compo » 27 Apr 2011, 17:59

just got a set of Vito alloys 16 inch i know having tested that i need longer studs but any one know what size spacers i need. seen a few with merc...

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Last post by R0B
27 Apr 2011, 18:53
steel wheels what fit

Last post by gerttone « 27 Apr 2011, 17:20

by gerttone » 27 Apr 2011, 17:20

anyone know what wider steel wheels fit (than standard wheels) so that you can still fit vw hub caps ,say 6.5 j to give a more wider stance,thanks

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Last post by gerttone
27 Apr 2011, 17:20
T25 wheels

Last post by R0B « 27 Apr 2011, 16:15
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by accessall » 26 Apr 2011, 21:51

Could anyone tell me if it's possible to change the front hubs on a 1981 t25 for different hubs off a different vehicle. I'm asking this as I have...

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Last post by R0B
27 Apr 2011, 16:15
Squeek from front wheels

Last post by kevtherev « 26 Apr 2011, 19:14
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by stevo1980 » 26 Apr 2011, 10:13

Hi guys ive noticed recently that after a long drive i get a squeek from my front wheels when below 30 mph, stops when i break dont do it when normal...

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Last post by kevtherev
26 Apr 2011, 19:14
advice please!

Last post by Ian Hulley « 20 Apr 2011, 15:01
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by sweetpea » 20 Apr 2011, 14:34

hi

can anyone help! i have alloy wheels on my bus, and the 'centre cap cover' on the driver side has come off, i did manage to get another one but...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
20 Apr 2011, 15:01
Minimum weight load for a tyre

Last post by bigherb « 20 Apr 2011, 09:37
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by jed the spread » 25 Jul 2009, 20:28

Anyone fill me in here please?

jed

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Last post by bigherb
20 Apr 2011, 09:37
my wheels

Last post by jojorose « 19 Apr 2011, 15:31
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by jojorose » 04 Apr 2011, 07:18

Having split a tyre on my alloys over the winter, and having a regular flat on one of the back ones, we decided to replace wheels. After much debate...

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Last post by jojorose
19 Apr 2011, 15:31
Rear wheel whistle / squeal

Last post by kevtherev « 18 Apr 2011, 19:18
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by maximillion » 14 Apr 2011, 21:34

Hi, guys, spent all winter welding and rebuilding ready for an Easter camping trip and annoyingly my bus has just developed a fairly loud whistle...

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18 Apr 2011, 19:18

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