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Baffled by wheels and tyres - steel 16"

Last post by 937carrera « 12 Jul 2019, 16:39
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by T25Convert » 12 Jul 2019, 15:12

Right, I'm a chartered engineer and have rebuilt engines and like to think I'm mechanically minded, but wheels and tyres seem to be out of my grasp...

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Last post by 937carrera
12 Jul 2019, 16:39
Steering Wheel quick release and boss fit kit

Last post by steveo9007 « 11 Jul 2019, 20:02

by steveo9007 » 11 Jul 2019, 20:02

Any advise on this if it can be done on a camper, looking for it as a general anti theft system so i can remove my steering wheel when parked up at...

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Last post by steveo9007
11 Jul 2019, 20:02
What wheels for my T25

Last post by asterix_the_gaul « 30 Jun 2019, 10:18
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by sneakyalien » 01 May 2018, 21:51

Hi,
I am looking for some alloys for my T25 and was wondering what size would be ok.
I have seen some second hand wheels with the following details....

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Last post by asterix_the_gaul
30 Jun 2019, 10:18
Wheel change pros/cons 1.9AAZ

Last post by jacko1967 « 21 Jun 2019, 12:25

by jacko1967 » 21 Jun 2019, 12:25

Hi all I have had my van 7 years it’s standard height with standard 14”wheels and van Tyres’s its always blown about on motor ways but I just expect...

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Last post by jacko1967
21 Jun 2019, 12:25
New steel wheels

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 14 Jun 2019, 13:45
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by Toneddie » 09 Jun 2019, 20:16

I want to swap the alloys on my 1989 T25 transporter to steel wheels to make it more of a syncro look.
Does any 5 stud steel wheel fit?
What tyres...

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
14 Jun 2019, 13:45
Another Mercedes wheel fitting Q?

Last post by gary1998 « 28 May 2019, 22:49
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by chazzvw21 » 26 May 2019, 23:39

Newbie to the forums
I’ve been hooked on these Mercedes 8 hole alloys, I’ve seen go westy sell them but importing them would just be a hassle. So in...

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Last post by gary1998
28 May 2019, 22:49
Tyre choices

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 22 May 2019, 11:14

by Titus A Duxass » 22 May 2019, 11:14

Okay, I've got a new2me set of Carat wheels that need new tyres.

So far I've found:

Continental Vanco 2 205/80 R14 @ 103 a corner
Semperit Van-life...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
22 May 2019, 11:14
ET of 23 too low?

Last post by ash1293 « 04 May 2019, 18:49
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by mariner » 02 May 2019, 17:22

Hi all. Anyone fitted any of these before?

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Being sold as fitting T25 but ET is 23 - something...

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Last post by ash1293
04 May 2019, 18:49
Penta Alloys and 205/70/15 ET23

Last post by keynsham1 « 02 May 2019, 11:58
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by keynsham1 » 28 Apr 2019, 18:23

I have just bought a set of Mercedes Penta alloys which are 7Jx15 and I am planning to fit 205/70/15 tyres. The offset is ET23. This size will keep...

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Last post by keynsham1
02 May 2019, 11:58
17" Steel Wheel Possibility

Last post by ash1293 « 02 May 2019, 11:11

by ash1293 » 02 May 2019, 11:11

I'm quite happy with my 15's at the moment but happened to be trawling the internet for something and came across some 17 steels that may work for...

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Last post by ash1293
02 May 2019, 11:11
15 inch wheels

Last post by clift_d « 27 Apr 2019, 21:05
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by Rdav1s » 27 Apr 2019, 07:53

Hi all,

I’m sure that this has been discussed many time but.....

Will moving from 14 to 15 inch wheels destroy the drive chain? Will it make the...

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Last post by clift_d
27 Apr 2019, 21:05
Will these tyres fit 205 75 15?

Last post by keynsham1 « 23 Apr 2019, 18:20
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by Laws1974 » 13 Mar 2016, 19:50

I have these Mercedes penta alloys I'm going to fit they are 15in 7J 23ET.
I won't to fit 205 75 15 and won't to know if they will fit with no...

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Last post by keynsham1
23 Apr 2019, 18:20
Rear LH brake drum noise and overheating

Last post by Bison535 « 12 Apr 2019, 16:49
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by Bison535 » 12 Apr 2019, 08:20

Before my recent MOT I replaced both sets of the rear brake linings and adjusted all round and checked Handbrake; MOT passed.
However, after driving...

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Last post by Bison535
12 Apr 2019, 16:49
T25 Tyres

Last post by Ernest « 12 Apr 2019, 12:49
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by Ernest » 11 Apr 2019, 08:58

Hi all

I know that most of us we don't get much experience in comparing tyres for our T25s but I was wondering if anyone can offer advice
on the...

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Last post by Ernest
12 Apr 2019, 12:49
Stock 14" steels to 16" wheels

Last post by TheDocmeister « 12 Apr 2019, 09:49
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by dwmurray » 05 Apr 2019, 14:59

Hello,
I'd like to increase my wheel size from the stock 14 steel wheels, to a set of 16 wheels. I love the classic look, and have the chrome centre...

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Last post by TheDocmeister
12 Apr 2019, 09:49
Carat Alloys

Last post by Baron Van spanner « 07 Apr 2019, 10:35
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by Baron Van spanner » 02 Apr 2019, 21:11

Anyone know the RAL colour / paint code for Carat alloys please.

Regards BVS

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Last post by Baron Van spanner
07 Apr 2019, 10:35
Advice on front brake

Last post by Ant-t « 04 Apr 2019, 00:40
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by Ju2f » 22 Mar 2019, 18:06

Hey guys,

I recently bought my T25. CHecking at the front brakes today I'm wondering if I should just change the pads or more?
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Last post by Ant-t
04 Apr 2019, 00:40
Will T4 or T5 wheels fit our vans

Last post by davidoft1 « 27 Mar 2019, 19:43
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by nevill3 » 27 Mar 2019, 18:27

I have a chance of buying a set of VW steel wheels (16 inch I think) from a T4 or T5. Do they fit our hubs etc.

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Last post by davidoft1
27 Mar 2019, 19:43
What are these wheels

Last post by slowcoach « 17 Mar 2019, 14:39
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by Olderisbetter » 14 Feb 2019, 02:25

Just looking through the readers rides section and spotted a picture and wondered what the wheels on this users T25 are called?

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Last post by slowcoach
17 Mar 2019, 14:39
15" wheels on a 1.6 jx td

Last post by crazydiamond « 11 Feb 2019, 13:10
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by D34dR4bb17 » 30 Oct 2018, 16:01

Thinking of changing the wheels over to some 15 inchers with some 215 75 15s - as seem to be the popular choice - to take the edge off the revs on...

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Last post by crazydiamond
11 Feb 2019, 13:10
Mudflaps and Terrawagen wheel arch flares

Last post by Mw999 « 25 Jan 2019, 22:05

by Mw999 » 25 Jan 2019, 22:05

Hi everyone,

Has anyone fitted, probably aftermarket, mudflaps to the terrawagen wheel arch flares?

I’d like to have the mudflaps attached to the...

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Last post by Mw999
25 Jan 2019, 22:05
Rear drums to discs - Ultimate Engineering

Last post by toomanytoys « 25 Jan 2019, 08:52
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by D34dR4bb17 » 19 Aug 2018, 16:05

I wondered if there was an alternative to the rear drum brakes and spotted this company the other day onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;....

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Last post by toomanytoys
25 Jan 2019, 08:52
Smooth steel wheels.

Last post by bigherb « 10 Jan 2019, 15:28
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by triumph » 09 Jan 2019, 18:45

Hi folks, I am quite new to the van world, but have had a beetle for a few years now.
So I have an 83 Devon, which has alloys on it already, but I am...

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Last post by bigherb
10 Jan 2019, 15:28
All Terrain Tyres on my 2WD

Last post by mshaw1980 « 06 Jan 2019, 00:12
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by Cobra88 » 05 Jan 2019, 12:41

Hi Guys & Girls
Fancied something different
I don't need a Syncro as I only go mild offroad now and then as I work on a farm.

Fitted some All...

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Last post by mshaw1980
06 Jan 2019, 00:12
Boring tyre post

Last post by Winchweight « 08 Dec 2018, 19:13
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by JustSharon » 23 Nov 2018, 15:01

Happy Friday to you all.

Age old convo but usually centred on ATs and MTs, what are people's thoughts to normal roady tyres?

The blue one is...

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Last post by Winchweight
08 Dec 2018, 19:13
mercedes steel wheels

Last post by maz « 29 Nov 2018, 23:21

by maz » 29 Nov 2018, 23:21

probably a frequently asked question but i am looking to fit all terrain tyres on my van but I'm not sure which mercedes wheels to get any advice...

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Last post by maz
29 Nov 2018, 23:21
Steel Wheel Loan Offer.

Last post by R0B « 27 Nov 2018, 11:58

by R0B » 27 Nov 2018, 11:58

If anyone needs to borrow a set of wheels whilst getting theirs refurbed get in touch.

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Last post by R0B
27 Nov 2018, 11:58
Sharan alloys

Last post by itchyfeet « 18 Nov 2018, 11:15
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by what2do » 26 Oct 2018, 07:39

Now then, you knowledgeable folk may be able to help with my simple wheel query. I already have longer studs fitted front and rear, what else would I...

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Last post by itchyfeet
18 Nov 2018, 11:15
New to this and need help.

Last post by JRH « 29 Oct 2018, 11:00
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by Lonewalker » 13 Oct 2018, 21:15

Hi,

I have standard wheels on my 1981 Aircooled tin top. On the wall it says 185 R14C. All the tyres are OK but the spare is bald and I have been...

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Last post by JRH
29 Oct 2018, 11:00
BMW 16" Steelies

Last post by slowcoach « 18 Oct 2018, 06:03
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by Palscan » 25 Aug 2018, 10:34

Hi all,
Has anyone had any experience with BMW steelies? I know the Merc or Mefro's are more commonly used but Merc steelies don't seem to be that...

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Last post by slowcoach
18 Oct 2018, 06:03
15" Mefros and Michelin Agilis fitted

Last post by Cobra88 « 17 Oct 2018, 05:22
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by Cobra88 » 19 May 2018, 09:28

As per title

I have mostly been repairing my Caravelle

15 Mefro Rims and Michelin Agilis 195/70 15C
Along with Brickwerks Eibach -40mm springs as...

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Last post by Cobra88
17 Oct 2018, 05:22
Changing Porka rims

Last post by mister scoops « 12 Oct 2018, 20:28
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by mister scoops » 03 Oct 2018, 13:28

Hi Folks.
I currently have a set of 17 Cayenne Alloys ( I can't recall the tyre sizes) on my van, and I am literally a gnats chuff away from being...

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Last post by mister scoops
12 Oct 2018, 20:28
Fitting Mercedes Wheels

Last post by shepster « 10 Oct 2018, 21:32
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by ChrisG89 » 26 Aug 2018, 02:22

Hey,

I want some new wheels for my Westy and like these:

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I'm guessing will need to get the bolt...

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Last post by shepster
10 Oct 2018, 21:32
Wheel choices...

Last post by waltraud « 04 Oct 2018, 22:16
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by ChrisG89 » 05 Sep 2018, 11:29

Hey,

I'm in desperate need for some wheels for my Westy as the wheel trims it came with are horrendous. I haven't really got the tools to be...

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Last post by waltraud
04 Oct 2018, 22:16
Fitting porsche macan wheels

Last post by Vw dave « 30 Sep 2018, 16:02

by Vw dave » 30 Sep 2018, 16:02

Hi has any one fitted porsche macan wheels I've seen some for sale they have a pdc of 112 and bore 66mm thanks dave

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Last post by Vw dave
30 Sep 2018, 16:02
What wheels are these?

Last post by hex « 16 Sep 2018, 19:49
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by hex » 15 Sep 2018, 14:37

I would really love to find the centre caps to my wheels, does anyone know what they are?, if I remember right the centres are 14cm wide.
Having...

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Last post by hex
16 Sep 2018, 19:49
Check your ETs

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 14 Sep 2018, 20:13
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by Sir Brixalot » 10 Aug 2018, 13:35
1

2
The van's always been tricky to steer, especially three point turns and has always had the same wheels. I put it down to lack of power steering. I...
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Last post by Sir Brixalot
14 Sep 2018, 20:13
Biggest AT size on a 14 5.5 steel?

Last post by chazzvw21 « 08 Sep 2018, 09:48
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by chazzvw21 » 07 Sep 2018, 21:13

Hi, was just wondering whats the biggest AT tyre i could get on a 5.5 steel, not a syncro just a 2wd petrol :D any advice appreciated

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Last post by chazzvw21
08 Sep 2018, 09:48
Refurbing chrome hub caps

Last post by tobydog « 06 Sep 2018, 21:26
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by mariner » 04 Sep 2018, 17:49

Hi all. Having spent a while looking for alloys I've now decided a cheaper and more straightforward option might be a refurb of the steelies and...

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Last post by tobydog
06 Sep 2018, 21:26
Outer tyre wear a year on from tracking

Last post by 937carrera « 04 Sep 2018, 17:48
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by bmouthboyo » 25 Aug 2018, 14:24
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2

3
I paid £90 just over a year ago and after only doing maybe 3000 miles on my 215 74 R15 AT tyres I have outer wear on both.

NS

OS

These were...
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Last post by 937carrera
04 Sep 2018, 17:48
ADMIN please note, a request

Last post by silverbullet « 01 Sep 2018, 22:20
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by Troopy » 25 Aug 2018, 16:44

Please could we have a thread that is pinned and lists wheels that will fit T25's directly?

I have only just started looking into this and it is a...

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Last post by silverbullet
01 Sep 2018, 22:20
Will wheels off a Golf MK5 GT TDI fit my van?

Last post by ash1293 « 22 Aug 2018, 06:37
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by Troopy » 21 Aug 2018, 18:08

Looking for some new wheels, but only ones I can find are pictured with the caps on so not sure if 4 or 5 stud.

Would 16 wheels off the golf fit?...

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Last post by ash1293
22 Aug 2018, 06:37
Merc rims 15” et 31

Last post by waltraud « 18 Aug 2018, 19:06
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by waltraud » 18 Aug 2018, 17:12

Anyone running these, if so any idea if 215/75/15 go on ok without spacers? Running an AGG engine. Cheers

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Last post by waltraud
18 Aug 2018, 19:06
Front Camber

Last post by Davidb0208 « 17 Aug 2018, 20:12
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by Davidb0208 » 09 Apr 2018, 16:07

Hi All
I tried checking the technical forum and the wikki - can you help confirm if I have this right? You can adjust the front camber by adjusting...

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Last post by Davidb0208
17 Aug 2018, 20:12
Fake white walls trim rings and chrome domes..

Last post by matt brighton « 09 Aug 2018, 11:48
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by eventhori30n » 30 Apr 2018, 19:36

Hi Guys.

I was wondering if any of you know of a good manufacturer of the push on white walls and trim or beauty rings for my vans 14 standard...

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Last post by matt brighton
09 Aug 2018, 11:48
minimum size for hub

Last post by R0B « 07 Aug 2018, 20:05
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by Sir Brixalot » 07 Aug 2018, 19:42

I've just bought new hubs. My 195/70/15 tyres are listed as being minimum size, they're all nearly brand new so I'm loathe to change them. 205 os...

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Last post by R0B
07 Aug 2018, 20:05
Locking wheel stud ID

Last post by peteinnit « 24 Jul 2018, 23:07
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by peteinnit » 17 Jul 2018, 19:16

Hi all,
I know it's a long shot, but wondering if anyone recognises this style of locking wheel stud and adaptor and might know the make. Can't find...

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Last post by peteinnit
24 Jul 2018, 23:07
Fitting longer rear studs

Last post by what2do « 23 Jul 2018, 20:54
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by kit » 12 May 2016, 20:46

I have got myself a couple of rear hubs with standard studs and I was going to fit longer ones and then replace my hubs, I found removing the studs...

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Last post by what2do
23 Jul 2018, 20:54
Black diamond discs

Last post by R0B « 18 Jul 2018, 07:59
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by R0B » 27 Apr 2018, 00:59

Who has fitted these and how do you rate them.Are they a lot different compaired to standard discs.

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Last post by R0B
18 Jul 2018, 07:59
"Excuse me, Mate, there's something wrong"

Last post by R0B « 15 Jul 2018, 10:14
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by diggerdigger » 15 Jul 2018, 08:30

While stopped at some lights for some roadworks a few days back, I had a tap at the driver's window...
Excuse me, Mate, but there's something wrong...

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15 Jul 2018, 10:14

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