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Refirb Steels?

Last post by CovKid « 15 May 2015, 17:59
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by EASY25 » 08 May 2015, 09:42

Hi all,

I grinded the steels back last year and stuck some hammeright on them as a temporary measure for a tenner. Now she has a fresh MOT on her i...

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Last post by CovKid
15 May 2015, 17:59
new tyres for 1984 t25

Last post by California Dreamin « 14 May 2015, 15:12
Replies: 4
by colincolin64 » 08 May 2015, 20:09

Hi ther all I need new tyres all round can anyone recommend the best ones to go for there's a lot out there I need 185r14c for a 1984 t25 thankyou...

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Last post by California Dreamin
14 May 2015, 15:12
Standard Van tyre specification - speed rating?

Last post by rivage5 « 12 May 2015, 17:30
Replies: 12
by rivage5 » 25 Apr 2015, 14:47

Hi everyone

First real post, but been an avid reader and have gained much usefull info since joining.

We have had our van (a 1982 vintage CU...

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Last post by rivage5
12 May 2015, 17:30
195/70 tyres

Last post by toomanytoys « 10 May 2015, 07:19
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by garrytheskate » 08 May 2015, 16:10

'84 LT25 1.9 Camper
I have alloys with 195/70 R 15 C tyres. What should the correct pressures be, front and back. The tyre itself states 'cold 65psi'...

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Last post by toomanytoys
10 May 2015, 07:19
Lepsons,refurbers

Last post by scottbott « 07 May 2015, 21:47
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by scottbott » 06 May 2015, 19:08

anyone used this company?,their website looks impressive and the wheels look great,I have 4 to get refurbed before fitting my new tyres

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Last post by scottbott
07 May 2015, 21:47
18"s or drop down to 17"s or weld it.

Last post by silverbullet « 06 May 2015, 15:58
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by chimpey3000 » 07 Apr 2015, 13:59

After a recent incident with a Devonshire pothole I have a cracked alloy. Am running on some nice after market fox alloys 18 7.5jj with 45et so have...

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Last post by silverbullet
06 May 2015, 15:58
1.9td aaz 50mm lowered. Optimum tyre size

Last post by lefty67 « 06 May 2015, 13:24

by lefty67 » 06 May 2015, 13:24

At present the van (1.9td aaz lowered 50mm) has 185 tyres on standard steel wheels all round. Not looking to the change the tyres yet because they...

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Last post by lefty67
06 May 2015, 13:24
Buying / Fitting New Wheels on a lowered Camper

Last post by R0B « 05 May 2015, 20:30
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by VWMAK » 10 Apr 2015, 10:58

I'm new to this, having recently bought a T25.

Currently it has I believe Audi Sport Wheels (potentially 16/17/18''), look quite ''rude boy''. The...

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Last post by R0B
05 May 2015, 20:30
RIGHT STUDS ?

Last post by mitchell1551 « 30 Apr 2015, 20:57
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by mitchell1551 » 07 Mar 2015, 15:08
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i have had my T25 a few months and needed some work doing and had to remove the front wheels.the van has VW alloys on 205/55/16.the nuts on the studs...
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Last post by mitchell1551
30 Apr 2015, 20:57
Replacing Audi S3 alloys with 14inch steels - spacers?

Last post by Sheffieldtg « 26 Apr 2015, 08:16
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by Sheffieldtg » 25 Apr 2015, 16:39

I'm replacing Audi S3 alloys with 14 inch steels with standard tyres. There are spacers front and back approx 10mm wide. Do these spacers need to be...

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Last post by Sheffieldtg
26 Apr 2015, 08:16
This is just getting silly...

Last post by silverbullet « 21 Apr 2015, 20:43

by silverbullet » 21 Apr 2015, 20:43

Saturn V sized mutant modular hoop from outer space ate my wbx!

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Last post by silverbullet
21 Apr 2015, 20:43
Calculating tyre pressures using formula??

Last post by CovKid « 19 Apr 2015, 16:28
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by Cruz » 01 Apr 2014, 12:34
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When I first fiited my 16 alloys I put in 35psi front and 45 psi rear. The rear wheels have worn out more in the middle which pointed to them being...
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Last post by CovKid
19 Apr 2015, 16:28
Options for Merc 15" seel hub caps

Last post by windydubber « 16 Apr 2015, 06:48
Replies: 4
by windydubber » 14 Apr 2015, 14:23

Is there a hub cap that fits 15 Merc steel wheels? Preferable the chrome standard VW type? Or is there a way to get them to fit?
Cheers

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Last post by windydubber
16 Apr 2015, 06:48
Toliman wheel nuts?

Last post by Oilline « 12 Apr 2015, 20:39
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by Oilline » 12 Apr 2015, 16:20

Are Mercedes Toliman alloy wheels radiused seat or taper seat?
Thanks

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Last post by Oilline
12 Apr 2015, 20:39
Correct tyre pressures

Last post by boiliebob « 10 Apr 2015, 06:17
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by dwt25 » 13 Mar 2015, 10:23

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Last post by boiliebob
10 Apr 2015, 06:17
Couple of pics regarding ET and top balljoint

Last post by California Dreamin « 06 Apr 2015, 21:22
Replies: 4
by silverbullet » 23 Feb 2015, 16:23

There seem to be a few will these rims fit? questions being asked again so here is an example to illustrate the situation for the uninitiated.
6.5x15...

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Last post by California Dreamin
06 Apr 2015, 21:22
tyre advice

Last post by scottbott « 03 Apr 2015, 20:05
Replies: 2
by boxer » 03 Apr 2015, 17:24

OK I have run the camel up the road and back at upnto 40 mph and while I know 205 55 16 car tyres can't be used the ride was so much better. I want...

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Last post by scottbott
03 Apr 2015, 20:05
New Beetle wheels on a T25 ?

Last post by CovKid « 31 Mar 2015, 09:49
Replies: 3
by rocco1504 » 28 Mar 2015, 23:45

Hi
I wanted to ask if anyone knew if it would be possible to fit some of the newish 17 Heritage beetle wheels on my bus ?, I believe they are 5 X...

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Last post by CovKid
31 Mar 2015, 09:49
16" alloy advice

Last post by g60steve « 29 Mar 2015, 21:27
Replies: 13
by sikaya » 26 Mar 2015, 15:10

Hi all could do with some advice .I've just bought a set of 16 Ronal merc alloys 7j et37 cheap of the bay.do I need spacers front and rear to install...

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Last post by g60steve
29 Mar 2015, 21:27
new tyres

Last post by scottbott « 28 Mar 2015, 21:35
Replies: 4
by scottbott » 22 Mar 2015, 16:12

I am running Barum bravvis 2 tyres at the moment and will be needing replacements soonish,I have not had any problems with them and have been looking...

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Last post by scottbott
28 Mar 2015, 21:35
Total novice fitting Alloys - Please Help

Last post by Ceecee85 « 25 Mar 2015, 19:20
Replies: 6
by VanDub » 23 Mar 2015, 05:29

Hi All,
Just wondering if someone can guide me through the minefield that is Alloys & T25's...
I've found some alloys that have the following spec...

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Last post by Ceecee85
25 Mar 2015, 19:20
MOTs, tyres etc

Last post by Budgie7 « 25 Mar 2015, 07:45

by Budgie7 » 25 Mar 2015, 07:45

Hi everyone, I work at a garage in Bamber bridge , Nr Preston,Lancashire. We can do most things , (except understand old electrics lol, ) mots...

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Last post by Budgie7
25 Mar 2015, 07:45
Merc wheels 190E

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 19 Mar 2015, 07:45
Replies: 7
by Smosh » 15 Mar 2015, 22:05

GOt the chance to get these wheels fairly cheap (i think)

Can anyone tell me whether these would fit. I dont know the offset, the present owner is...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
19 Mar 2015, 07:45
Adapter help

Last post by crazymilk « 18 Mar 2015, 16:26

by crazymilk » 18 Mar 2015, 16:26

I am looking for some 25mm 112 to 130 adapters/spacers however I am slightly confused (not hard for me I know!)

All the adapters I see are using...

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Last post by crazymilk
18 Mar 2015, 16:26
18" wheels , what size tyres ?

Last post by donciuz « 17 Mar 2015, 20:32
Replies: 5
by zedd » 22 Feb 2015, 19:39

hi , iv'e got a set of 18 alloys for my van which has avo 50mm lowered springs fitted
, the tyres on the wheels at the moment are 225/ 40 / 18 , i...

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Last post by donciuz
17 Mar 2015, 20:32
tyre sizes

Last post by lodgey62 « 16 Mar 2015, 08:40

by lodgey62 » 16 Mar 2015, 08:40

Would there be a problem fitting 205x14 on the back and 185x14 on the front?

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Last post by lodgey62
16 Mar 2015, 08:40
ET49?

Last post by CovKid « 11 Mar 2015, 22:52
Replies: 3
by Al Housman » 18 Feb 2015, 20:43

Does anybody know if I could get away with using some 6 1/2 x 15 ET49 steel wheels on my syncro?

I'm hoping to fit some 205/70/15 tyres.

Cheers

Al

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Last post by CovKid
11 Mar 2015, 22:52
Hubcentric spacers

Last post by boxer « 11 Mar 2015, 16:12

by boxer » 11 Mar 2015, 16:12

OK I've come by a set of steel bolt on hubcentric 20mm spacers. Free!

They are for an audit 57 mm. i think that they will fit onto the rear hubs of...

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Last post by boxer
11 Mar 2015, 16:12
New Porsche Wheel Emblems

Last post by 300CE « 10 Mar 2015, 16:03
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by 300CE » 10 Mar 2015, 09:55

I'm currently in the process of getting my wheels refurbed and had some of these emblems made up to fit the middle of the centre caps:

Alright,...

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Last post by 300CE
10 Mar 2015, 16:03
Rear Wheel Studs

Last post by CovKid « 09 Mar 2015, 22:42
Replies: 9
by garrytheskate » 23 Feb 2015, 10:21

'84 1.9 LT25 Camper
I have alloy wheels and the studs on the rear wheels look too short. What should the length of studs be?
Thanks

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Last post by CovKid
09 Mar 2015, 22:42
What wheels are these?

Last post by California Dreamin « 08 Mar 2015, 22:53
Replies: 5
by nordberg » 19 Feb 2015, 20:42

On my van. Love em but just like to know a bit more about them if anybody can help?

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Last post by California Dreamin
08 Mar 2015, 22:53
James May on low profile tyres

Last post by Timburrows « 05 Mar 2015, 22:24
Replies: 4
by CovKid » 27 Feb 2015, 11:24

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Have to say, I agree. Would much rather have tyres and wheels that A) are legal B) Work in all...

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Last post by Timburrows
05 Mar 2015, 22:24
fitting tyres

Last post by commonone « 28 Feb 2015, 18:41
Replies: 7
by commonone » 27 Feb 2015, 19:46

Just had my new tyres delivered today, rang a local garage and asked him to fit them. When I went back to collect them ,he tells me he can't fit them...

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Last post by commonone
28 Feb 2015, 18:41
Porsche 928 wheels

Last post by silverbullet « 18 Feb 2015, 13:33
Replies: 7
by slick » 13 Feb 2015, 10:23

Hay all just like same help please I hope to get a set off Porsche wheels at weekend they are a set off 928s just like to no if any one knows if the...

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Last post by silverbullet
18 Feb 2015, 13:33
wheel id

Last post by PetenAli « 17 Feb 2015, 15:52
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by dozydazsdieseldoka » 16 Feb 2015, 21:27

Hi,ANYONE identify these?Swapped em for a set of steelies 5 year ago,were on a panel van. Cant upload pics to here but link to onclick=...

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Last post by PetenAli
17 Feb 2015, 15:52
Alfa Romeo wheels

Last post by silverbullet « 16 Feb 2015, 09:33
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by Jiminez » 16 Feb 2015, 00:29

Has anyone tried fitting them?

Other than likely weight/strength issues, needing adapters from 5x112-5x108 or even 5x98, and the centre bore...

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Last post by silverbullet
16 Feb 2015, 09:33
Wheel fitment

Last post by R0B « 14 Feb 2015, 09:46
Replies: 8
by VWMartin » 14 Jan 2015, 18:25

Hey guys just looking at some new wheels and found some 16x7.5 5x112 et45 which I like. Any ideas if they will fit my 1990 T25?

Thanks.

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Last post by R0B
14 Feb 2015, 09:46
Front wheel tyre choice

Last post by peteandnero « 10 Feb 2015, 14:23
Replies: 2
by peteandnero » 10 Feb 2015, 12:03

Is anyone out there bored enough to advise on my front wheel tyre choice as I think I've thought about this too much!

I've got a nice set of 16 7.5J...

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Last post by peteandnero
10 Feb 2015, 14:23
Toliman 15" 7J ET37

Last post by bikermike87 « 09 Feb 2015, 22:13
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by bikermike87 » 09 Feb 2015, 15:32

Hi,

Just been offered a nice set of these for my syncro and I'm not sure they will fit without modifications (which I don't really want to do)....

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Last post by bikermike87
09 Feb 2015, 22:13
Choice of 3 alloys - Help Please

Last post by dazzler441 « 08 Feb 2015, 17:30
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by dazzler441 » 06 Feb 2015, 20:36

Hello, after my T25 Hi-Top van has finished being resprayed next week I have been looking at 15 or 16 alloys to replace my carats. I have narrowed...

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Last post by dazzler441
08 Feb 2015, 17:30
Porsche / Merc alloys help

Last post by gtavalanche « 01 Feb 2015, 21:12
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by v6lowrider » 01 Feb 2015, 20:33

Hello I have a westy Califonia & it's time to upgrade the wheels & hit it with the lowering stick.

After a lot research reading & picture searching...

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Last post by gtavalanche
01 Feb 2015, 21:12
wheel refurb

Last post by wozza825y « 31 Jan 2015, 13:54

by wozza825y » 31 Jan 2015, 13:54

anybody used wheel em in alloy wheel refurbs in hull, need someone to diamond cut some alloys and clear coat. I am based in east yorkshire and am...

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Last post by wozza825y
31 Jan 2015, 13:54
Ford RS softline Centre Caps

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 30 Jan 2015, 23:11
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by Sir Brixalot » 24 Jan 2015, 19:34

Its a long shot but here goes. I bought a set of these wheels on here, no centre caps but I was told they's be easy to find on Ebay-they ain't! I...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
30 Jan 2015, 23:11
205/80/16 syncro tyres

Last post by wozza825y « 29 Jan 2015, 18:22
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by wozza825y » 28 Jan 2015, 18:15

hi, just completed a e tdi conversion in my syncro pickup, it goes very well but as many will know it now has a lower top speed, at 50mph it is...

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Last post by wozza825y
29 Jan 2015, 18:22
porsche alloys NOW SOLD.

Last post by faggie « 28 Jan 2015, 01:28
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by smile83 » 20 Jan 2015, 14:24

:D hi i have a set of porsche d90 alloys.im not sure if im going to use them so i was wondering what they are worth.as i got them sometime ago thanks.

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Last post by faggie
28 Jan 2015, 01:28
Empi dish alloys 15"

Last post by CovKid « 27 Jan 2015, 11:27
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by G Dub52 » 22 Jan 2015, 22:03

Does anybody have empi dish alloys on their van? I've seen there on offer at JK but wondered what they look like on a T3 or if it's just plain wrong...

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Last post by CovKid
27 Jan 2015, 11:27
Merc wheels sharing how I'm fitting them

Last post by g60steve « 21 Jan 2015, 22:34
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by bryvw1973 » 17 Jan 2015, 21:58
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I landed myself some merc wheels and have read bits and bobs on getting them to fit.
I thought it would be worth sharing my experience to maybe make...
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Last post by g60steve
21 Jan 2015, 22:34
wheels

Last post by gary1998 « 19 Jan 2015, 01:34
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by mercman » 18 Jan 2015, 12:01

Doo t4 steel 15 inch wheels work on a t25

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Last post by gary1998
19 Jan 2015, 01:34
alloys

Last post by Smosh « 17 Jan 2015, 12:32
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by ThomChloe » 17 Jan 2015, 12:27

Hi wanting to put some alloys on my 1990 hi top but want something that will go straight on without spaces and new studs so my old spare will fit if...

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Last post by Smosh
17 Jan 2015, 12:32
Is 540KG per wheel enough

Last post by CovKid « 17 Jan 2015, 00:20
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by Sir Brixalot » 10 Jan 2015, 11:22

I've been looking for a replacement alloy to match my existing but nothings turned up. From some reasonably priced wheels as a stop gap - right...

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17 Jan 2015, 00:20

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