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AMG Wheels advice please.

Last post by c11babe « 10 Oct 2015, 14:09
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by c11babe » 10 Oct 2015, 13:56

I've bought a set of AMG 18 Monoblock wheels for my camper, rear tyres 265/35/18, front 235/40/18. Just fitted longer wheel studs for the wheels...

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Last post by c11babe
10 Oct 2015, 14:09
Wheels and tyre help

Last post by clift_d « 09 Oct 2015, 18:41
Replies: 3
by colincolin64 » 07 Aug 2015, 19:36

Hi there guys
I want to change my wheels and tyres on my t25 1984 they are standard 185r14c and would like to put some nice but a bit wider tyres on...

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Last post by clift_d
09 Oct 2015, 18:41
How much drop from deflating tyres

Last post by clift_d « 09 Oct 2015, 12:33
Replies: 5
by normal rules » 08 Oct 2015, 19:07

As the title suggests. How much drop can i achieve from letting air out of tyres. Standard steelies/tyres fitted.

60mm? more?

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Last post by clift_d
09 Oct 2015, 12:33
Has anyone fitted Rear Disk Brakes

Last post by silverbullet « 03 Oct 2015, 15:57
Replies: 7
by PeterOD » 27 Sep 2015, 08:16

Wondered if anyone had fitted a disk brake kit to the back end?

Any problems?

All the best -- Pete

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Last post by silverbullet
03 Oct 2015, 15:57
Load rated tyre selection.

Last post by what2do « 17 Sep 2015, 21:06
Replies: 14
by what2do » 31 Aug 2015, 18:48

Currently gave 205 60 R15 on the van but whilst looking for new tyres on various sites, I noticed that a load rating is of 95 is available in this...

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Last post by what2do
17 Sep 2015, 21:06
15 steel wheels,for caddy van ?

Last post by steve o « 14 Sep 2015, 22:20

by steve o » 14 Sep 2015, 22:20

Hi
if this isn,t appropriate for this site please remove,
anyone know what standard 15 or 16, 4 stud wheels would fit my
vw caddy van?vw/skoda/seat/...

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Last post by steve o
14 Sep 2015, 22:20
Front wheel wobble

Last post by itchyfeet « 12 Sep 2015, 06:56
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by stevie43_uk » 24 Aug 2015, 22:12

Hi All,

I'm trying to eliminate front wheel wobble that occurs about 55 - 65 mph

I've had the wheels balanced without success - bit of an odd one...

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Last post by itchyfeet
12 Sep 2015, 06:56
Brake pads

Last post by KINGPRAWN « 09 Sep 2015, 12:09

by KINGPRAWN » 09 Sep 2015, 12:09

just passed the MOT this morning ... Only adv being front pads are low ... PUT THE FLAGS OUT!!!! ( first time in 12 years ).... Looking for new...

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Last post by KINGPRAWN
09 Sep 2015, 12:09
Greetings

Last post by KittyCathy « 02 Sep 2015, 09:54
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by Leftfield » 30 Aug 2015, 13:08

Hello from a new owner. :)

Friend of a friend imported this from Germany three years ago , never registered it and has been sitting on his drive...

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Last post by KittyCathy
02 Sep 2015, 09:54
Alloy wheels / fitting spacers

Last post by silverbullet « 02 Sep 2015, 07:53
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by shrekwoody » 01 Sep 2015, 18:13

Hello people's!

Looking for help/advice fitting alloys to my t25

I'm fitting hub centric spacers 20/25mm
Trying to get the best fitting & hopefully...

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Last post by silverbullet
02 Sep 2015, 07:53
Rear bearings keep failing

Last post by Paul Weeding « 31 Aug 2015, 18:51
Replies: 7
by Jimandcharlotte » 30 Aug 2015, 23:37

Hi, looking for some advice to help keep my t25 on 4 wheels!

The bearings on the rear nearside wheel have failed on me 3 times in the last month....

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Last post by Paul Weeding
31 Aug 2015, 18:51
Wheel advice

Last post by Leftfield « 31 Aug 2015, 11:59
Replies: 5
by Leftfield » 31 Aug 2015, 06:28

Apologies for a double post, hopefully this is the right place for this, could the mods please delete my original post in general chat? Thanks
Hello...

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Last post by Leftfield
31 Aug 2015, 11:59
Another Tyre Question!

Last post by RichardC « 24 Aug 2015, 10:59

by RichardC » 24 Aug 2015, 10:59

I've just added a 16 Caravelle to the stable. It's got Ameritech 215/85/16s on it and I want to change them for BFG 225/75/16s or maybe, 245/75/16s...

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Last post by RichardC
24 Aug 2015, 10:59
Advice on fitting 18 x 8.5J front wheels please

Last post by Big Bear « 24 Aug 2015, 05:45
Replies: 5
by Big Bear » 23 Aug 2015, 15:34

I'm looking at fitting some 8.5j wheels to my bus all round.

It's a specific wheel I'm looking at partly because I like them and partly because I...

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Last post by Big Bear
24 Aug 2015, 05:45
Unilug wheels

Last post by MrCrowley « 20 Aug 2015, 11:52
Replies: 2
by MrCrowley » 18 Aug 2015, 15:07

I'm considering buying some old turbovec wheels but they have a unilug stud pattern to enable them to fit both Ford and Chevy stud paterns with the...

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Last post by MrCrowley
20 Aug 2015, 11:52
I am stuck which to buy - your thoughts please?

Last post by Aidan « 20 Aug 2015, 05:36
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by Winchweight » 12 Aug 2015, 11:50

I am looking at tyres for my 16 Syncro Doka which will spend it's winter in the mud and water of Wales... Unfortunately a new stainless exhaust...

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Last post by Aidan
20 Aug 2015, 05:36
Tyres for 16" Granada Scorpio Cosworth Alloys

Last post by sherlylock « 18 Aug 2015, 08:00
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by sherlylock » 12 Aug 2015, 21:23

Before I go and order some tyres I was wondering if you lovely lot could cast an eye over my reasoning for choosing the tyres I have......

MY...

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Last post by sherlylock
18 Aug 2015, 08:00
Clamshell identification 185 vs 205

Last post by silverbullet « 11 Aug 2015, 18:59

by silverbullet » 11 Aug 2015, 18:59

This topic regularly surfaces in the syncro pages, because of the trouble encountered when trying to cram an oversize tyre into the standard...

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Last post by silverbullet
11 Aug 2015, 18:59
i want to buy mercedes wheels

Last post by Beetlecrusher « 11 Aug 2015, 13:25
Replies: 20
by slowbus » 17 Aug 2012, 17:08
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Hi i'm looking to buy a set of Mercedes S-class wheels. They are listed as 5x112 PCD (which i know is good) but the centre bore is listed as 66.6...
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Last post by Beetlecrusher
11 Aug 2015, 13:25
PENTA A.M.G. 16" 7.5J 5X112 ET42

Last post by bobby-gg « 09 Aug 2015, 13:38
Replies: 11
by di&tony » 05 Apr 2013, 19:37

Hi all, can somebody please tell me if these alloys can be fitted to a t25 hightop with standard suspension. I have looked on wiki and the fitting...

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Last post by bobby-gg
09 Aug 2015, 13:38
Borbet A Nuts.

Last post by bradders89 « 06 Aug 2015, 18:37
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by bradders89 » 06 Aug 2015, 16:26

On the way back from holiday last week I had 2 studs sheer off the rear of my van then another one when I got back. I'm thinking the nuts worked...

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Last post by bradders89
06 Aug 2015, 18:37
Need a bit of conformation please :)

Last post by BudPreston « 06 Aug 2015, 13:24
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by BudPreston » 05 Aug 2015, 20:08

Hi all,
Looking to buy some 1980's Classic Rial Mesh alloys for my van. They 15 inch diameter, 7J wide, Offset is 35. Centre bore 66.6mm. Will they...

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Last post by BudPreston
06 Aug 2015, 13:24
Carat alloys tyre size?

Last post by silverbullet « 05 Aug 2015, 19:41
Replies: 12
by Laws1974 » 02 Aug 2015, 07:16

I have a set of vw carat alloys with 185 70 14 on but two tyres need replacing.
Can I fit wider tyres on like 205 70 14 I was just going to fit these...

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Last post by silverbullet
05 Aug 2015, 19:41
L90d paint on steelies

Last post by CovKid « 04 Aug 2015, 06:02
Replies: 4
by normal rules » 24 Jul 2015, 16:18

The previous owner liked green. I however do not. Getting the Steelies back to l90 d to match the van colour. Painted with rust oleum mixed by those...

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Last post by CovKid
04 Aug 2015, 06:02
AT Winter tyres

Last post by Aidan « 04 Aug 2015, 05:10
Replies: 3
by Ian and Lins » 12 Jul 2015, 11:29

We don't need to use the van as a daily drive so much now, so wondered if anyone could recommend an AT tyre/Winter tyre. We wild camp or use green...

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Last post by Aidan
04 Aug 2015, 05:10
diy whitewalls

Last post by CovKid « 03 Aug 2015, 20:05
Replies: 23
by normal rules » 21 Jul 2015, 09:58
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I have seen a vid of an american chap who uses a grinder to scuff the walls of his tyres revealing a white layer underneath. has anyone tried this...
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Last post by CovKid
03 Aug 2015, 20:05
Will 235/80/16 fit my 16" Syncro?

Last post by Winchweight « 31 Jul 2015, 17:37
Replies: 18
by Winchweight » 27 Jul 2015, 18:37
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The doka needs new boots. I saw the tyres on the modified 14 JK Doka at T3 Busmeet and wondered if they'd fit my 16 without me needing to cut the...
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Last post by Winchweight
31 Jul 2015, 17:37
tyre codes

Last post by scottbott « 26 Jul 2015, 22:20
Replies: 4
by Roydini » 25 Jul 2015, 15:50

I'm looking for some new tyres for the van. I need 185r14 C. I understood that the C stood for commercial and basically means that the tyres can...

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Last post by scottbott
26 Jul 2015, 22:20
TRACKING.

Last post by mitchell1551 « 22 Jul 2015, 17:12
Replies: 8
by mitchell1551 » 04 Jul 2015, 10:02

Need tracking sorting on my T25 but i need someone in the teesside/north east area who can do this.can anyone recomend a garage

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Last post by mitchell1551
22 Jul 2015, 17:12
Front wheel wear due to excessive camber

Last post by CovKid « 21 Jul 2015, 19:04
Replies: 4
by VWMartin » 23 Jun 2015, 20:24

Hey guys I've noticed that the front drivers side wheel on my 1990 twin slider has a lot more camber than the other side... And it's wearing the...

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Last post by CovKid
21 Jul 2015, 19:04
Can I fit 185R14s onot Caravelle 205R14 alloy hubs?

Last post by AdrianC « 21 Jul 2015, 08:12
Replies: 7
by Binsy » 02 Jul 2015, 13:38

I have a Teka conversion T25 pop/hitop with Caravelle alloys wheels. They are fitted with 205/70R14 95H tyres.

I am struggling to find any...

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Last post by AdrianC
21 Jul 2015, 08:12
Home made VW centre caps for Merc steels

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 20 Jul 2015, 21:11
Replies: 17
by andy e » 16 Apr 2014, 20:25
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I thought I'd share this if it's of interest to anyone with Merc steels fitted. I've been looking for centre caps for my steels and made up these...
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Last post by Sir Brixalot
20 Jul 2015, 21:11
beetle hub caps will they fit ?

Last post by paperhouselad « 18 Jul 2015, 07:46
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by paperhouselad » 16 Jul 2015, 07:09

Got chance of some 1969 beetle chrome hubcaps, question is will they fit a t25 ? cheers.

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Last post by paperhouselad
18 Jul 2015, 07:46
Wheel clamp

Last post by bmouthboyo « 17 Jul 2015, 14:04
Replies: 9
by Bulldog1 » 11 Jun 2013, 22:10

Hello,

I'm looking for a wheel clamp to ensure those light fingered blighters can't take away my pride and joy.
I've had a look around and can't...

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Last post by bmouthboyo
17 Jul 2015, 14:04
Is there a basic guide to buying alloys somewhere

Last post by kevtherev « 12 Jul 2015, 15:54
Replies: 3
by summie » 10 Jul 2015, 13:59

Hi

Is there an idiots guide to buying alloys somewhere?

Like middle size must be....
PSD should be....
Wheel size should be ideally....

or is it...

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Last post by kevtherev
12 Jul 2015, 15:54
my refurbed wheels

Last post by R0B « 07 Jul 2015, 17:43
Replies: 17
by scottbott » 05 Jun 2015, 21:32
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got them back from Lepsons yesterday,they are light anthracite,they have come out way better than I was expecting and will make the van look a bit...
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Last post by R0B
07 Jul 2015, 17:43
Alloy wheel load rating

Last post by g60steve « 03 Jul 2015, 08:15
Replies: 19
by Rookiedub » 02 Jul 2015, 17:21
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Hi everyone, my first ever post here so be kind! ;)
My head is spinning (excuse the pun) from reading about what sort of wheels i can and cant put...
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Last post by g60steve
03 Jul 2015, 08:15
I bought the wrong hubcaps?

Last post by InnerCitySumo « 02 Jul 2015, 21:59
Replies: 3
by martinkgray » 22 Jun 2015, 10:54

I bought some chrome hubcaps on ebay over the winter. They were said to come off an old Beetle and i presumed that they would fit the t25 onto the...

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Last post by InnerCitySumo
02 Jul 2015, 21:59
are these tyres okay ?

Last post by sternal « 02 Jul 2015, 11:14
Replies: 4
by sternal » 02 Jun 2015, 14:24

Having purchased some carat alloys a few of the tyres will need replacing

Is this load rating okay
205/70 R14 T (93)

On the moment the tyres are...

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Last post by sternal
02 Jul 2015, 11:14
Maximum tyre width without catching the slidy door.

Last post by itchyfeet « 01 Jul 2015, 05:44
Replies: 1
by InnerCitySumo » 01 Jul 2015, 01:52

Hello,

My first post here, I only picked up my first ever t25 last month, a 91 twin door camper conversion with a 2.2 subaru swap and I am slowly...

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Last post by itchyfeet
01 Jul 2015, 05:44
Last wheel question and its a wheely good last question !

Last post by crazydiamond « 30 Jun 2015, 10:14
Replies: 12
by sternal » 04 Jun 2015, 07:27

By now you all probably think I'm nuts with the amount of questions I'm asking about wheels etc its true like the rest of us I'm completely nuts its...

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Last post by crazydiamond
30 Jun 2015, 10:14
Larger tyres on 18s?

Last post by busbuddy « 28 Jun 2015, 10:46
Replies: 11
by anaconda » 20 Jun 2015, 17:44

Brought our T25 home yesterday, driving from Derby to Merseyside. Great to be driving a T25 again but a very hard ride.

I'd like to keep the 18...

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Last post by busbuddy
28 Jun 2015, 10:46
correct tyres

Last post by pionte « 22 Jun 2015, 06:43
Replies: 4
by stephen t25 » 14 Jun 2015, 18:33

Hi all, ive got a set of Borbet A wheels on my van which are 7Jx15 H2. what is the correct tyre size or recommendations to suit ? the van is lowered...

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Last post by pionte
22 Jun 2015, 06:43
Alloys?

Last post by kiwirob « 18 Jun 2015, 17:43
Replies: 9
by kiwirob » 18 Jun 2015, 12:41

Hi All
I have the chance to buy VW alloys. These are given as:
6J x 15 ET 38.
Can anyone out there tell me if they will fit and what I need to do to...

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Last post by kiwirob
18 Jun 2015, 17:43
Wheels fitted is this correct ?

Last post by pionte « 14 Jun 2015, 08:25
Replies: 4
by sternal » 13 Jun 2015, 20:04

Today I had a bit of spare time so I fitted the wheels, really happy with how it looks.

But to be double sure its these two bolts that needed...

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Last post by pionte
14 Jun 2015, 08:25
205 tyres

Last post by Farrey55 « 11 Jun 2015, 19:01
Replies: 20
by lodgey62 » 16 Nov 2014, 10:54
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can i fit 205 tyres on to my standard 185 rims?
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Last post by Farrey55
11 Jun 2015, 19:01
Non T25. Deflating tyre

Last post by themagician « 03 Jun 2015, 21:36
Replies: 18
by themagician » 03 Jun 2015, 08:07
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Please move this if I have posted in the wrong place!
As well as my T25 I have an Audi (not nearly as much fun to drive).

My front off side tyre has...
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Last post by themagician
03 Jun 2015, 21:36
Carat wheel studs/nuts etc

Last post by sternal « 03 Jun 2015, 17:26
Replies: 5
by sternal » 29 May 2015, 20:10

Have purchased some carat wheels and I obviously need to purchase a few items from brickwerks to make them fit (they have been helpful)
I have...

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Last post by sternal
03 Jun 2015, 17:26
Dial-plate wheel-rim new retro-produktion

Last post by lefty67 « 28 May 2015, 22:21
Replies: 6
by haidi » 22 May 2015, 17:28

In this moment I found in a german forum a posting . A company named Atiwe GmbH wants to produce dial-plate wheel-rim in the 15 -Dimension. Maybe it...

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Last post by lefty67
28 May 2015, 22:21
center caps

Last post by mitchell1551 « 28 May 2015, 22:12
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by mitchell1551 » 27 Apr 2015, 19:34

i have just fitted some cheese hole alloys and wondered if mk1 caddy center caps fit the center of the wheels part no 321601171

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28 May 2015, 22:12

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