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Vw carat alloys tyre size

Last post by Fozziebear « 14 Aug 2016, 13:07
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by Fozziebear » 03 Aug 2016, 07:40

What is the correct size tyres fitted to the standard carat alloys?
Or what is the best size to fit?

Thanks

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Last post by Fozziebear
14 Aug 2016, 13:07
Locking wheel nut help

Last post by kevtherev « 14 Aug 2016, 07:38
Replies: 9
by T25_steveo » 31 Jul 2016, 19:48

Hi, was hoping someone can help. I'm looking for a locking wheel nut as when I purchased my can the owener failed to give it to me. There's no number...

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Last post by kevtherev
14 Aug 2016, 07:38
Wheel Trims

Last post by a1winchester « 03 Aug 2016, 23:12
Replies: 2
by kentishvanman » 28 Jun 2016, 10:08

Hi,
Anyone used/tried/had success with wheel trim paint.
Just acquired some Caravelle trims that need refurbishing.
Some paint on the market requires...

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Last post by a1winchester
03 Aug 2016, 23:12
Lowest ET on rear?

Last post by marlinowner « 02 Aug 2016, 16:44
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by kit » 02 Aug 2016, 16:24

I have a set of Mercedes Ronal alloys the rears are 16x8 with an ET of 30 which by all accounts would be just about correct but I was thinking of...

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Last post by marlinowner
02 Aug 2016, 16:44
rode noise . Help .

Last post by a1winchester « 02 Aug 2016, 08:02
Replies: 17
by doenut82 » 27 Jun 2016, 23:56
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Hello .I have a 1984 Devon moonraker running a set of 14 steel wheels with the standard Avon van tyres and seem to be getting a lot of Road noise...
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Last post by a1winchester
02 Aug 2016, 08:02
Tire size

Last post by matt brighton « 01 Aug 2016, 21:10
Replies: 8
by Simon james » 19 Jun 2016, 14:14

Hi guys
My 81 2 litre aicooled has 15 inch alloys
Tires are 195 /65
My question is it worth it to go something like 195/70 as the tires are shot...

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Last post by matt brighton
01 Aug 2016, 21:10
Melber Merc alloys

Last post by lodgey62 « 01 Aug 2016, 20:50

by lodgey62 » 01 Aug 2016, 20:50

Anyone know if Melber Merc 190 alloys would be suitable for a T25?

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Last post by lodgey62
01 Aug 2016, 20:50
Vanco vs Kumho 857

Last post by syncroandy « 27 Jul 2016, 18:05
Replies: 5
by syncroandy » 21 Jul 2016, 16:23

After a set of road tyres and in the size I want it comes down to Continental vs one or other of several Korean brands. There's a ~£20 difference per...

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Last post by syncroandy
27 Jul 2016, 18:05
Steering wheel slightly pi@%ed

Last post by diabolov « 19 Jul 2016, 14:27
Replies: 4
by diabolov » 19 Jul 2016, 13:16

Hi All,

Van handles fine and drive with no problems but the steering wheel has a slightly right hand down look when driving in a straight line. Is...

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Last post by diabolov
19 Jul 2016, 14:27
Staggered Ratio / Width

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 13 Jul 2016, 11:31
Replies: 6
by DoubleOSeven » 09 Jul 2016, 06:39

I'm changing to 16 steelies soon. Tyre questions:

Ideal world says I should change to 195/65 R16 all round to match the original 185/82 R14 set up....

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
13 Jul 2016, 11:31
15" tyre pressures

Last post by tee3peeo « 06 Jul 2016, 19:25
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by tee3peeo » 04 Jul 2016, 15:10

1985 14 DG Syncro

Grateful for some advice please.

I've upgraded to a set of 205/70/R15 on mefro 15 rims. Does anyone know the best front & rear...

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Last post by tee3peeo
06 Jul 2016, 19:25
Just Kampers Wheel Centres

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 01 Jul 2016, 07:06
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by Ecopod » 24 Jun 2016, 10:50

Hello again,

I have a set of Just Kampers wheels on Cybill. Thinking of refurbishing them but no idea what size the centres are. I've tried 65mm and...

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
01 Jul 2016, 07:06
Sliding door, hitting wheels!

Last post by Deanvolkswagen1 « 01 Jul 2016, 19:33
Replies: 2
by Deanvolkswagen1 » 30 Jun 2016, 22:07

Have fitted Penta alloy wheels on my van, i'm finding the sliding door wont fully open due to hitting the wheel!! Can you buy an extended lower arm...

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Last post by Deanvolkswagen1
01 Jul 2016, 19:33
Tyre pressures on Borbet Alloys and key tool

Last post by kevtherev « 22 Jun 2016, 12:24
Replies: 2
by steve_hi11 » 20 Jun 2016, 08:49

My new T25 came running on a set of Borbet alloys 71/2J x 17 with 225/45R17 tyres all round. what should the tyre pressures be?

Does anyone know...

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Last post by kevtherev
22 Jun 2016, 12:24
BCW 70JJX15 WIA TUV - Alloy wheel end caps

Last post by silverbullet « 15 Jun 2016, 20:43
Replies: 3
by Ralf85 » 13 Jun 2016, 11:09

I've got these Mercedes wheels on my van. I want some new end caps for them but I cannot track them down anywhere. Loads of 75mm ones but the correct...

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Last post by silverbullet
15 Jun 2016, 20:43
Oil splatter out of hubs - new Mefros

Last post by Middle29 « 13 Jun 2016, 18:29
Replies: 7
by Middle29 » 10 Jun 2016, 09:31

I'm getting a small amount of oil splatter coming out of the middle of my wheels. The hubs are exposed as I have added new Mefros and tyres. Do you...

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Last post by Middle29
13 Jun 2016, 18:29
Suspension rock hard on potholes??

Last post by mr_nunn « 13 Jun 2016, 06:05
Replies: 1
by davidm1164 » 12 Jun 2016, 23:30

Just picked up a t25 it has alloys fitted will post size type etc when I get back, the problem is, when going over long bumps if that makes sense,...

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Last post by mr_nunn
13 Jun 2016, 06:05
Tyres haven't lasted too well

Last post by kevtherev « 12 Jun 2016, 20:41
Replies: 8
by silverbullet » 30 May 2016, 18:32

GT Radial 205/65/15C dated 5011, fitted spring 2012 to the SA.
Alarming molding fault clean across the tread of at least one, cracking in the bottom...

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Last post by kevtherev
12 Jun 2016, 20:41
Ideal wheel size

Last post by kevtherev « 12 Jun 2016, 15:39
Replies: 1
by summie » 03 Jun 2016, 13:25

OK so I have been reading around but can't find the right answer. There probably isn't one. Anyway I will be changing my final drive gear on my...

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Last post by kevtherev
12 Jun 2016, 15:39
Hub caps

Last post by meggles « 09 Jun 2016, 19:39
Replies: 2
by meggles » 09 Jun 2016, 08:56

Anyone know if the T25 chrome hubcaps will fit a Type 1 beetle please? Thanks

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Last post by meggles
09 Jun 2016, 19:39
STEERING

Last post by mitchell1551 « 05 Jun 2016, 10:32
Replies: 3
by mitchell1551 » 18 May 2016, 20:54

Had to replace some parts in my steering column as it had become loose at the bottom this sorted the problem but my steering wheel wobbles after...

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Last post by mitchell1551
05 Jun 2016, 10:32
Dezent VW T25 Alloy wheels

Last post by R0B « 31 May 2016, 06:20
Replies: 9
by bruced » 15 Jun 2013, 14:45

Hi All,

Have been reading loads of posts on this forum whilst thinking about what alloys to buy. Having read all of the info (probs not all - but it...

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Last post by R0B
31 May 2016, 06:20
Only VW/Audi Wheels in here!

Last post by silverbullet « 23 May 2016, 19:12
Replies: 5
by weegaz22 » 19 May 2016, 20:40

There are so many fantastic VW/Audi wheels, that i thought it needed it's own dedicated thread.

Show me your VW/Audi metal goodness!

If you can...

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Last post by silverbullet
23 May 2016, 19:12
205/70 or 195

Last post by California Dreamin « 20 May 2016, 23:35
Replies: 5
by ZsZ » 12 May 2016, 18:26

Hi all!

Tried the search and wiki but did not find anything about my question.
My OE käseloch alloy wheels will be renewed in a few weeks, so I...

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Last post by California Dreamin
20 May 2016, 23:35
Banded steels

Last post by Wolfy « 17 May 2016, 21:34

by Wolfy » 17 May 2016, 21:34

Hi all.

I bought some banded steels recently to go on the rear of my docka and have just had some tyres fitted to them. The tyres had to be...

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Last post by Wolfy
17 May 2016, 21:34
WARNING T4 Content! ID this wheel for me...

Last post by Timburrows « 15 May 2016, 20:27
Replies: 7
by mrhutch » 15 May 2016, 16:51

Evening...

Mate of mine has a t4 with a knackered wheel..

Anyone ID it for me?

need another for him..

ta Hutch

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Last post by Timburrows
15 May 2016, 20:27
7j wheels tyre choice ?

Last post by RLG « 11 May 2016, 13:57

by RLG » 11 May 2016, 13:57

I am fitting 7j banded steels to the rear of my t25 but not shore on how wide a tyre to get I will be fitting atlas white wall flaps so the profile...

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Last post by RLG
11 May 2016, 13:57
Holts Tyreweld...

Last post by gary1998 « 11 May 2016, 09:59
Replies: 6
by SYNCRO-VIKING » 26 Apr 2016, 18:07

Hello everybody -

What is your opinion of Holts Tyreweld as a substitute for carrying the spare wheel in the car???

I quote from the above link:...

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Last post by gary1998
11 May 2016, 09:59
steering wobble!

Last post by plumber « 10 May 2016, 08:58
Replies: 4
by plumber » 07 May 2016, 15:01

Get a very bad steering wobble on my T25 at 52mph and doesn't disappear the faster I go. Had the wheels balanced
equal pressure in both wheels, any...

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Last post by plumber
10 May 2016, 08:58
Wheels

Last post by kevtherev « 09 May 2016, 20:48
Replies: 1
by Thomo74 » 24 Apr 2016, 19:53

Hi

I'm looking at getting Fuchs design alloys, will 7x17 with ET40 fit ok. What size tyres.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Last post by kevtherev
09 May 2016, 20:48
Mercedes wheels that fit

Last post by kevtherev « 09 May 2016, 20:41
Replies: 2
by doenut82 » 08 May 2016, 08:20

Hi all, does anybody know what model of Mercedes car alloy wheels fit straight onto a T25 . Cheers .

Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk

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Last post by kevtherev
09 May 2016, 20:41
Spare wheel carrier

Last post by multisi « 08 May 2016, 11:25
Replies: 6
by Omegaman » 12 May 2015, 11:11

Hello all,

This might sound a bit of a noddy question but I am new to T25's.

last night I swapped my spare wheel for one that was fitted (which I...

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Last post by multisi
08 May 2016, 11:25
Are these wheels any good ?

Last post by doenut82 « 05 May 2016, 07:35
Replies: 3
by doenut82 » 04 May 2016, 09:20

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Just seen these wheels on eBay, I was just wondering if anybody know if they were any good . Cheers...

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Last post by doenut82
05 May 2016, 07:35
Hubcentric spacers?

Last post by clift_d « 04 May 2016, 01:02
Replies: 4
by kit » 03 May 2016, 21:03

If I were to fit the 20mm Hubcentric spacers on the rear to save me pressing out the studs etc, could I then fit wheels that were ET30 on or would...

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Last post by clift_d
04 May 2016, 01:02
Securing stainless hubcaps?

Last post by chris7ian « 27 Apr 2016, 14:02
Replies: 8
by Birdman » 23 Apr 2016, 14:46

I've just had my steel wheels powder coated and have splashed out on some nice new stainless steel hubcaps. They seem to clip on ok with the...

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Last post by chris7ian
27 Apr 2016, 14:02
Michelin Defender tires in the UK?

Last post by Sinbad « 26 Apr 2016, 09:09
Replies: 6
by Sinbad » 25 Apr 2016, 07:38

Hi to the club.
New here and this is my first post.

Question regarding wheel & tire combinations, late T25 (Sep. 1990).

I’m looking to change my...

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Last post by Sinbad
26 Apr 2016, 09:09
Ral colour code for 16" silver steel wheels

Last post by Leggy « 21 Apr 2016, 15:01
Replies: 11
by jes*b » 19 Apr 2016, 13:43

Steelies off for a refurb and I would like the correct silver. What's the ral code ? Cheers

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Last post by Leggy
21 Apr 2016, 15:01
The Best Wheels???

Last post by keynsham1 « 20 Apr 2016, 11:29
Replies: 1
by keynsham1 » 08 Mar 2016, 20:55

I have a T25 Devon Eurovette and it has steel wheels with original full covering plastic hubcaps. As much as they suit the van in a way, they are...

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Last post by keynsham1
20 Apr 2016, 11:29
Porsche Cookie Cutter Wheels

Last post by Numptyhill « 17 Apr 2016, 21:04
Replies: 4
by Numptyhill » 10 Apr 2016, 20:23

Evening,

Anyone worked out how to fit some Porsche Cookie Cutter wheels to a T25 without spacers?

Looking at possibly machining some new...

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Last post by Numptyhill
17 Apr 2016, 21:04
Wheel balance

Last post by Budgie7 « 17 Apr 2016, 08:45

by Budgie7 » 17 Apr 2016, 08:45

Had to take the van in and re balance the front wheels yesterday after putting new anti roll bar and tie bar bushes on . Just shows you how worn the...

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Last post by Budgie7
17 Apr 2016, 08:45
Tyre choices

Last post by M4tt_1 « 14 Apr 2016, 21:34
Replies: 3
by Squeezebox » 09 Apr 2016, 15:15

Hi all,

I have only ever brought cheap or secondhand tyres, but van has been standing for three years and whilst it did get through MOT, I feel its...

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Last post by M4tt_1
14 Apr 2016, 21:34
What wheels are these?

Last post by T25_steveo « 11 Apr 2016, 13:59
Replies: 4
by T25_steveo » 11 Apr 2016, 07:53

Hi was hoping someone could help. I've bought a set of wheels but not sure what ones they are. Anyone know? Would appreciate the help. Thanks

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Last post by T25_steveo
11 Apr 2016, 13:59
Extended wheel bolts

Last post by SpacemanSpiff « 07 Apr 2016, 13:57
Replies: 2
by SpacemanSpiff » 07 Apr 2016, 10:46

Hi guys I have sourced some 16 inch merc mono block alloys for my t25. The centers have been bored out already so they are good to go on but I was...

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Last post by SpacemanSpiff
07 Apr 2016, 13:57
centre bore alloy wheels

Last post by silverbullet « 01 Apr 2016, 18:57
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by si&helen cali89 » 01 Apr 2016, 18:24

the centre bore on alloys need to be at least 66mm is that on all 4 wheels because I'm sure I've seen somewhere somebody had 57mm on the rear ?????

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Last post by silverbullet
01 Apr 2016, 18:57
Minimum Thread Engagement

Last post by Oilline « 30 Mar 2016, 19:55
Replies: 2
by Oilline » 30 Mar 2016, 15:11

What is considered the minimum amount of wheel stud thread engagement before extended studs are required?
I have read the thread length should equal...

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Last post by Oilline
30 Mar 2016, 19:55
Wheel painting/prep/masking

Last post by MagicWagon « 30 Mar 2016, 19:37
Replies: 8
by MagicWagon » 15 Mar 2016, 09:59

I have just bought some new shiny hubcaps and intend to paint my wheels body colour (Pastel white) as I think the van in the photo below looks great....

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Last post by MagicWagon
30 Mar 2016, 19:37
Jacking advice

Last post by paperhouselad « 30 Mar 2016, 07:07
Replies: 14
by stevelane » 18 Mar 2016, 07:51

Not had my T25 for long. I need to remove each of the wheels, one at a time, and leave the van on axel stands overnight whilst I paint each one....

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Last post by paperhouselad
30 Mar 2016, 07:07
Largest size to fit carrier?

Last post by California Dreamin « 28 Mar 2016, 20:11
Replies: 18
by badgerfax » 29 Dec 2015, 11:24
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Morning all, Sorry if this has been asked before, just could not find definitive answer.

Lots of people go for a larger wheel & tyre size and I am...
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Last post by California Dreamin
28 Mar 2016, 20:11
Sliding door will hit new wheels. Help needed.

Last post by Rustychops « 19 Mar 2016, 11:04
Replies: 40
by Rustychops » 14 Mar 2016, 15:39
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Hi all, I am in the process of putting new wheels on my t25 84 b reg.
I still have to fit new longer rear studs in order for them to work but I did...
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Last post by Rustychops
19 Mar 2016, 11:04
New wheels

Last post by poshbuggers « 18 Mar 2016, 14:36
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by WKDDOUGSTAR » 16 Mar 2016, 20:14

Hi guys and gals thinking of getting a new set of alloy wheels for my van I currently have 17 ones on my van but Thinking 18s.they are vw r32 alloys...

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Last post by poshbuggers
18 Mar 2016, 14:36

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