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Porsche Boxster alloys

Last post by Budgie7 « 16 Jan 2015, 19:21
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by Budgie7 » 15 Jan 2015, 22:42

Thinking of changing my Porsche rims for something different, cause I am going the smaller bumper route aswell,
But every time I speak to someone...

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Last post by Budgie7
16 Jan 2015, 19:21
Winter tyres

Last post by Ian and Lins « 08 Jan 2015, 19:17
Replies: 10
by woodguru » 05 Jan 2015, 18:46

Is anyone on here running their T25 on winter tyres ?? I've tried several places and got told you can't get winter tyres that size for a van ??

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Last post by Ian and Lins
08 Jan 2015, 19:17
same question probably

Last post by boxer « 04 Jan 2015, 20:08
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by boxer » 04 Jan 2015, 17:07

Just got hold of a set of audi a4 b5 ten spoke wheels. I know that I need to get the centres machined. What spacers are people running with these, is...

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Last post by boxer
04 Jan 2015, 20:08
Got bored with my old Borbet A's

Last post by donciuz « 04 Jan 2015, 10:22
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by donciuz » 04 Jan 2015, 10:09

Hi. I was running a set of 16 inch borbet a's. One day I came across a set of 18 inch ones and had to buy them. They are all 8.5 inch wide and 18...

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Last post by donciuz
04 Jan 2015, 10:22
think i'm right

Last post by rallye69 « 01 Jan 2015, 16:06
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by rallye69 » 01 Jan 2015, 14:41

bought these recently off fleabay, had them cleaned & powder coated, et is 45 so is it a 10mm spacer?
they come with original plastic caps that now...

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Last post by rallye69
01 Jan 2015, 16:06
Replacing VW wheels on campervan

Last post by wbmkk « 24 Dec 2014, 17:30
Replies: 5
by wbmkk » 23 Dec 2014, 15:41

I have a T25 Westfalia California (1989) and think the tyres at the front are getting a little near the limit. The wheels are the standard ‘original’...

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Last post by wbmkk
24 Dec 2014, 17:30
How big is too big? Audi A5 wheels

Last post by AdrianC « 14 Dec 2014, 20:01
Replies: 21
by Smiffo » 29 Jun 2014, 16:42
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Afternoon all.

My search for alloy wheels started with looking at all PCD 112 cars, and extended to approximate offset and size.

My question is...
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Last post by AdrianC
14 Dec 2014, 20:01
Borbet fitting. Question about me nuts.

Last post by donciuz « 24 Nov 2014, 22:37
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by bradders89 » 02 Jun 2014, 21:33

I've got a set of borbet A's and on test fitting the rims the wheel nuts I have stop the center cap fitting on. Is it safe to cut the nuts down, or...

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Last post by donciuz
24 Nov 2014, 22:37
rechroming hubcaps

Last post by CovKid « 24 Nov 2014, 21:17
Replies: 4
by fazzer » 19 Nov 2014, 21:30

has anyone had genuine hubcaps rechromed,i don't want to buy inferior expensive repros that will be rusty in no time.would like to know what it cost...

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Last post by CovKid
24 Nov 2014, 21:17
Mixing tyres question

Last post by WLC « 23 Nov 2014, 22:35
Replies: 15
by dekhelia » 18 Sep 2014, 10:37
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In an attempt to get slightly taller gearing, I've bought a pair of 215/80/14 tyres for the rear axle. The fronts will be standard 185/65/14s. I'm...
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Last post by WLC
23 Nov 2014, 22:35
Steering geometry. Who knows what they are doing?

Last post by toolsntat « 23 Nov 2014, 10:08
Replies: 12
by toolsntat » 12 Nov 2014, 22:52

Well yes I know about Brickwerks but there must be some one more local to Hinckley who understands whats required and can do the job right first...

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Last post by toolsntat
23 Nov 2014, 10:08
Strange one

Last post by scottbott « 15 Nov 2014, 20:55
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by biker1981 » 09 Nov 2014, 17:29

I have been offered some 19 inch M3 wheels from the e46

Just wondered if they will fit my t25 just they are like new with new tyres and best their...

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Last post by scottbott
15 Nov 2014, 20:55
Another dumb question (probably)

Last post by kit « 03 Nov 2014, 16:21
Replies: 7
by kit » 01 Nov 2014, 18:48

I like the way my van handles with stock wheels and tyres steering is light enough and road holding is as good as you might expect, so would fitting...

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Last post by kit
03 Nov 2014, 16:21
Tyres

Last post by bigherb « 29 Oct 2014, 13:21
Replies: 6
by Dougie88 » 24 Oct 2014, 14:52

Hi I was just wondering if anyone has ever fitted heavy duty 8 ply tyres to their bus?
They are normally used on vans which are carrying a lot of...

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Last post by bigherb
29 Oct 2014, 13:21
SSP Custom Wheels

Last post by kevtherev « 29 Oct 2014, 12:54
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by garrytheskate » 28 Oct 2014, 10:03

'84 T25 1.9 petrol camper
My van has SSP chrome wheels. What I would like to know is the torque figure for the wheel nuts & bolts.
Thanks

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Last post by kevtherev
29 Oct 2014, 12:54
How much Hammerite?

Last post by CovKid « 26 Oct 2014, 16:28
Replies: 8
by ticket2ride » 05 Oct 2014, 06:45

Hi,

How much Hammerite would I need to paint 4 wheels? Would 250ml do it or would I need 750?

Do I need the galvanised version?

What's the...

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Last post by CovKid
26 Oct 2014, 16:28
Wheels

Last post by lodgey62 « 22 Oct 2014, 16:19
Replies: 4
by lodgey62 » 21 Oct 2014, 21:53

Anyone know if Audi TT rims will go on to a T25? Tyre sizes 205x55x16

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Last post by lodgey62
22 Oct 2014, 16:19
Solving the body roll on a westy hightop

Last post by Devon Pete « 20 Oct 2014, 20:45
Replies: 5
by Devon Pete » 12 Jun 2014, 21:57

Hi all, I have a Westy California Hightop. It's currently undergoing body resto, but I'm also keen to try and solve the body roll issues. Currently...

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Last post by Devon Pete
20 Oct 2014, 20:45
Hub stud removal

Last post by mrhutch « 14 Oct 2014, 22:51
Replies: 4
by ticket2ride » 02 Sep 2014, 11:58

How do you remove hub studs? Whack em with a hammer?

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Last post by mrhutch
14 Oct 2014, 22:51
what wheels?, now confused.,

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 14 Oct 2014, 09:26
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by dr jones » 04 May 2011, 19:12

hi, need to start looking at a set of wheels to fit to a standard 2wd bus, i think we need a tyre size of 205 or 195 70 15, to gain a slightly larger...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
14 Oct 2014, 09:26
Loud droning noise whilst driving

Last post by fazzer « 13 Oct 2014, 18:54
Replies: 6
by djhammy » 03 Oct 2014, 21:30

Hi folks for the last few weeks I've noticed a whirring droning noise as i drive that gets more pronounced the faster i go.

Seems to be coming up...

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Last post by fazzer
13 Oct 2014, 18:54
Audi s2 wheels need help

Last post by josian30 « 08 Oct 2014, 20:48
Replies: 2
by josian30 » 08 Oct 2014, 20:22

Hi
I have fitted some Audi s2 wheels to my 1982 t3 and used spacers on the front with longer bolts which work a treat however the back ones I'm...

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Last post by josian30
08 Oct 2014, 20:48
Tyre pressures for Carrat alloys with 205/80/14 tyres

Last post by marlinowner « 07 Oct 2014, 14:50
Replies: 4
by ghost123uk » 07 Oct 2014, 08:26

I was just reading Baxters thread on tyre pressure stickers he sells for the serious restoration types. It reminded me that my van only has pressures...

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Last post by marlinowner
07 Oct 2014, 14:50
195/80/15 tyres will they fit?

Last post by sciroccotune « 03 Oct 2014, 22:44
Replies: 3
by sciroccotune » 24 Aug 2014, 16:03

Hi guys,

Well fresh back from another good trip to the lakes and I was thinking about some tyres slightly more suited to damp grass than my current...

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Last post by sciroccotune
03 Oct 2014, 22:44
Fitting Mercedes alloys with M12 holes

Last post by shepster « 03 Oct 2014, 14:48
Replies: 3
by Waynerrr » 27 Sep 2014, 13:58

I bought some Merc wheels at Busfest that had come straight of a T25 , only to find they were M12 holes. I'm prepared to drill them out to 14mm and...

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Last post by shepster
03 Oct 2014, 14:48
Opinions, advice, and criticism please.

Last post by kit « 02 Oct 2014, 19:51
Replies: 4
by kit » 30 Sep 2014, 21:33

I have just bought these and although they are Mercedes they have Ronal stamped inside?
They are supposed to be ET 30 however on inspection only the...

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Last post by kit
02 Oct 2014, 19:51
Identification Help please

Last post by kit « 29 Sep 2014, 16:52
Replies: 3
by kit » 28 Sep 2014, 20:33

Does anyone know if these are standard hubs or as the guy thinks syncro? Was thinking this may be a good buy ready for fitting new wheels, thanks?...

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Last post by kit
29 Sep 2014, 16:52
Front spare wheel carrier

Last post by poshbuggers « 24 Sep 2014, 18:20
Replies: 1
by marlinowner » 24 Sep 2014, 13:26

Any thoughts on this spare wheel carrier that bolts onto the front bumper?

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Last post by poshbuggers
24 Sep 2014, 18:20
would these really fit without spacers etc ?

Last post by kit « 23 Sep 2014, 22:04
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by sternal » 22 Sep 2014, 15:38

just asking and would they be safe etc

someone on here maybe interested...

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Last post by kit
23 Sep 2014, 22:04
Granny alloy wheel nuts?

Last post by scottbott « 22 Sep 2014, 18:50
Replies: 1
by pinpointer01 » 22 Sep 2014, 15:13

Hi All,
I,m fitting Granada scorpio alloys to my T3, and need to get suitable wheel nuts for these wheels as the original vw nuts seem to small for...

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Last post by scottbott
22 Sep 2014, 18:50
17" porsche boxter twist alloys et 50 fronts and 55 rear

Last post by Jas1977 « 22 Sep 2014, 14:39
Replies: 4
by gradge » 16 Sep 2014, 09:04

Hi Guys.
ive just got myself 17 porsche boxer twist alloys. and 25 mm adapters from brickwerks ive also got myself 215.55.r17 xl and 225.55.r17 xl...

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Last post by Jas1977
22 Sep 2014, 14:39
Anyone have experience of these wheel adaptors (Bulldog)?

Last post by faggie « 20 Sep 2014, 18:45
Replies: 6
by Jas1977 » 05 Sep 2014, 08:54

Hi,

As in the title really. Does anyone have any experience of using these adaptors?

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Thanks

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Last post by faggie
20 Sep 2014, 18:45
Can't fit the spare wheel under the van !!!!!

Last post by CovKid « 12 Sep 2014, 18:03
Replies: 14
by dazzler441 » 02 Aug 2014, 16:14

I have a set of 14 Carat's on the van including a spare, I was doing routine maintenance and checked the spare wheel for pressure etc and noticed...

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Last post by CovKid
12 Sep 2014, 18:03
Ford Alloys figment requirements

Last post by MattBW « 10 Sep 2014, 12:56
Replies: 5
by MattBW » 08 Sep 2014, 22:17

I've got a set of these and I'm told they will fit a t25 without too much to trouble.

Anyone fitting any and know what I need to do to use them? Or...

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Last post by MattBW
10 Sep 2014, 12:56
ok another wheel question

Last post by chapperss « 10 Sep 2014, 12:13
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by gary1998 » 19 Jul 2014, 00:19

just picked up some bigger alloys being after these ones for a while they were cheep (and the excat ones i wanted)
so had them will need bigger...

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Last post by chapperss
10 Sep 2014, 12:13
How old are your tyres

Last post by R0B « 09 Sep 2014, 17:35

by R0B » 09 Sep 2014, 17:35

Always worth checking.
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Last post by R0B
09 Sep 2014, 17:35
Are these tomolins??

Last post by Gary.pb « 08 Sep 2014, 19:31
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by Gary.pb » 08 Sep 2014, 15:54

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I was having a browse on ebay and saw these wheels about to end. They looked really cheap, were local...

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Last post by Gary.pb
08 Sep 2014, 19:31
Wheel fitment advice please. Porsche Twists

Last post by Jas1977 « 25 Aug 2014, 20:37
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by Jas1977 » 24 Aug 2014, 22:45

Hi guys,

Joined the club a couple of months ago and already found it extremely helpful reading the wiki/forums etc not to mention club discounts on...

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Last post by Jas1977
25 Aug 2014, 20:37
radius rods

Last post by Zetor « 25 Aug 2014, 08:43
Replies: 2
by Zetor » 24 Aug 2014, 22:08

does anyone know the torque settings for the radius rod nuts?

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Last post by Zetor
25 Aug 2014, 08:43
Tyre size help

Last post by g60steve « 23 Aug 2014, 22:25
Replies: 1
by bicolour » 23 Aug 2014, 20:23

Hi all

I'm currently running 225/45/17 on merc alloys the van was lowered about. 80mm but I have put back to standard height
Now I'm looking to...

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Last post by g60steve
23 Aug 2014, 22:25
What nuts and bolts for Granada alloys.

Last post by MattBW « 23 Aug 2014, 21:06
Replies: 1
by Gary.pb » 30 Jun 2014, 23:05

Unfortunately the porsche teledials I was due to buy were rubbish, however at the weekend I purchased a set of 5 really good condition granada...

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Last post by MattBW
23 Aug 2014, 21:06
Nankang 205/70 r14 - any experience?

Last post by waltraud « 22 Aug 2014, 15:12
Replies: 5
by Vanda » 17 Aug 2014, 09:48

Hi - quick question about tyres. Has anybody used nankang tyres, I'm reading mixed reviews? I urgently need some 205/70 r14s this week, I can...

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Last post by waltraud
22 Aug 2014, 15:12
Anyone running 215/80/14c Tyres?

Last post by jocko « 22 Aug 2014, 15:01
Replies: 8
by dalester » 19 Aug 2014, 09:04

What's your experience please?

Currently on stock 185/14s.

Thx

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Last post by jocko
22 Aug 2014, 15:01
Newbie alloy fitment question

Last post by g60steve « 11 Aug 2014, 14:05
Replies: 6
by Whizzler46 » 11 Aug 2014, 07:18

HI

Hopefully i should be picking up my first T25 tomorrow night, in the meantime I have been alloy hunting and found a set i like on ebay. Now...

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Last post by g60steve
11 Aug 2014, 14:05
18 inch tyre recommendations

Last post by Bigjcc55 « 09 Aug 2014, 21:56
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by danveall » 14 Jul 2014, 12:06

Hi, running 8 x 18 inch Mercedes alloys, but not really happy with the tyres. Does anyone run 235/50 or am I asking for too much sidewall! Should I...

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Last post by Bigjcc55
09 Aug 2014, 21:56
Audi V8 Alloys

Last post by g60steve « 07 Aug 2014, 19:42
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by Kevster74 » 07 Aug 2014, 14:03

Hi
Been looking at some alloys from a Audi V8, anyone fitted any?
Know centre bore is large enough, on FB been told may have to drill holes larger...

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Last post by g60steve
07 Aug 2014, 19:42
Mystery alloys

Last post by Kasper « 07 Aug 2014, 11:48
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by Kasper » 12 Jun 2014, 11:18

I've searched the wiki and other online forums, searched google and the usual auction sites...does anyone know what these alloys are??
The seller...

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Last post by Kasper
07 Aug 2014, 11:48
goodyear wrangler at/r tyres

Last post by wozza825y « 05 Aug 2014, 19:03
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by dave lfc » 31 Jul 2014, 07:54

hi everyone i am after some at/r tyres for on and off road use.i have seen these goodyear wrangler tyres which look pretty good and i also like the...

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Last post by wozza825y
05 Aug 2014, 19:03
15 inch wheels/tyres

Last post by tee3peeo « 05 Aug 2014, 13:34
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by tee3peeo » 05 Aug 2014, 13:19

1985 syncro DG transporter
Hi, I want to fit some 15 tyres to some mefro's. I spoke to a couple of the usual tyrefitters and they're not interested...

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05 Aug 2014, 13:34

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