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what age to renew tyres

Last post by itchyfeet « 23 May 2014, 18:18
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by Shaundon » 21 May 2014, 09:46

Hi

I need 2 new rear tyres and on checking realised that all my tyres are about 12 years old now. They still look ok , no cracks , tread ok, but...

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Last post by itchyfeet
23 May 2014, 18:18
Wheel shot blasting and painting

Last post by johnnyball « 22 May 2014, 18:09

by johnnyball » 22 May 2014, 18:09

Hi guys
Can anyone in the Bristol/Bath area recommend somewhere to get my wheels shot blasted and painted?
Cheers :D

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Last post by johnnyball
22 May 2014, 18:09
When did you last check your spare wheel?

Last post by max and caddy « 16 May 2014, 21:16
Replies: 11
by slippy8v » 18 Aug 2013, 17:58

Before leaving for France this year thought i would check out the spare,had dropped the carrier before and the tread was fine so never took it out,...

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Last post by max and caddy
16 May 2014, 21:16
Vw carat alloy centre bore/centre cap measurement?

Last post by lloydy « 16 May 2014, 06:42

by lloydy » 16 May 2014, 06:42

Does anyone know the measurement of it? I need to know the size of the opening the black centre cap clips into, as I would like to try to use them on...

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Last post by lloydy
16 May 2014, 06:42
BF Goodrich AT differences question

Last post by sciroccotune « 07 May 2014, 20:39
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by danmetallic » 01 May 2014, 16:33

Could anyone highlight the actual differences between theses three please.

This one which is highlighted for summer use

This one which looks to...

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Last post by sciroccotune
07 May 2014, 20:39
Audi RS4 / s-Line alloys

Last post by paulgg « 06 May 2014, 21:57
Replies: 9
by Flyingchunk » 06 Apr 2014, 22:30

Hi all

I've loved these wheels from afar for ages. Just seen them on on our the members on here's T25 pick up.

Vw Golf Bora, Seat Leon, Audi A3/A4...

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Last post by paulgg
06 May 2014, 21:57
Toe In/Out Settings

Last post by CovKid « 06 May 2014, 13:14
Replies: 11
by aerovolito » 24 Mar 2014, 21:13

I fitted a set of Go-Westy 1.5 lift springs to my hi-top Westy a few months ago along with a set of 16x7 steel wheels (37mm offset) and 215.65.16 M&S...

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Last post by CovKid
06 May 2014, 13:14
Budget tyres.

Last post by California Dreamin « 05 May 2014, 18:19
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by RICH1505 » 25 Apr 2014, 19:17

The MOT man says I need new tyres on my T25 (185R14C 6 ply).
The present tyres are Michelin but are perishing. I do about 2000 miles per annum, or...

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Last post by California Dreamin
05 May 2014, 18:19
Are 15" alloys off a Passat any use?

Last post by domiles1 « 05 May 2014, 18:03
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by domiles1 » 04 May 2014, 17:01

Been offered 15 alloys off a Passat, 7 wide, fitted with 205/60/15 tyres. I have looked through the Wiki and tried to understand about alternative...

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Last post by domiles1
05 May 2014, 18:03
Wheel Refurbishment - North East London or London

Last post by timthemod « 29 Apr 2014, 19:12
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by timthemod » 25 Apr 2014, 11:03

Hi

Just had my camper sprayed and steel wheels are looking tatty. Just need to be blasted and painted silver. Any recommendations in North East...

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Last post by timthemod
29 Apr 2014, 19:12
Will these fit ??

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 28 Apr 2014, 18:33
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by sternal » 24 Apr 2014, 11:15

As you can see from the pics they do and the seller no spacers are needed but would the nuts on van fit or would you need longer ones??

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
28 Apr 2014, 18:33
Help with alloy wheels and wear on drum

Last post by Buggin1966 « 24 Apr 2014, 19:18
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by Buggin1966 » 23 Apr 2014, 19:30

Hi I am hoping someone can help.

I brought a 1986 T25 two weeks ago, on Monday a loud banging nice was coming from one of the back wheels.

I have...

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Last post by Buggin1966
24 Apr 2014, 19:18
Stud length Merc 17 inch

Last post by zed « 23 Apr 2014, 21:13
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by zed » 17 Mar 2014, 21:09

Please, Can anyone out there tell me what length of extended studs work with 17 7.5j Merc' alloys? Will be putting 6mm spacers on the front. The...

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Last post by zed
23 Apr 2014, 21:13
T4 wheels fitting T25

Last post by jas915 « 21 Apr 2014, 15:09
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by Euroboy » 31 Mar 2014, 20:03

Evening All,

Can anyone tell me whether a set of early T4 steel wheels will fit on my T25, it's just the centre cap issue,

Thanks

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Last post by jas915
21 Apr 2014, 15:09
Porsche Phone Dial wheels

Last post by faggie « 20 Apr 2014, 23:36
Replies: 7
by Jiminez » 01 Apr 2014, 22:20

Hi
Having just bought our first van (85 Westy), me and the wife took a trip to Volksworld on Sunday looking for inspiration on wheels and sounds....

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Last post by faggie
20 Apr 2014, 23:36
These wheels.. anyone fitted them on their t25?

Last post by Woodyyellow « 20 Apr 2014, 21:50
Replies: 3
by MattBW » 18 Apr 2014, 18:59

I've been offered these wheels but after reading the wiki I'm still not sure what I need to do to fit them. Anyone have or has these wheels and know...

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Last post by Woodyyellow
20 Apr 2014, 21:50
Larger rear tyres

Last post by shepster « 17 Apr 2014, 17:19
Replies: 18
by centro » 10 Apr 2014, 20:43
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Have been told that bby putting larger tyres on the rear I would do less revs for the same speed.

If this is the case then what would be the ideal...
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Last post by shepster
17 Apr 2014, 17:19
215/75/15 AT tyre pressure

Last post by Ralf85 « 17 Apr 2014, 15:18
Replies: 9
by Winchweight » 04 Apr 2014, 06:03

Hi guys, just getting our tyres swapped over, but unsure of the ideal pressures.
Currently running 3bar/43psi as van has no PAS.

What pressure do...

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Last post by Ralf85
17 Apr 2014, 15:18
Flush fit wheels

Last post by g60steve « 16 Apr 2014, 20:26
Replies: 5
by audi0704 » 13 Jul 2013, 14:07

Just fit these audi a4 alloys to the van quite pleased with the flush centre cover look

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Last post by g60steve
16 Apr 2014, 20:26
Will these fit my 1984 Devon?

Last post by voodoopenguin « 14 Apr 2014, 20:42
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by voodoopenguin » 14 Apr 2014, 16:03

The details say T25 so will these go straight on my van or will there be some adjustments needed?

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Last post by voodoopenguin
14 Apr 2014, 20:42
atiwe alloy wheel hub cap vw emblem

Last post by hulky « 13 Apr 2014, 19:10
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by hulky » 13 Apr 2014, 16:26

does anyone know if you can get replacement hub cap vw sticker emblem ??? like the picture below.
I know you can bye the hole hub cap from brickwerks...

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Last post by hulky
13 Apr 2014, 19:10
16" alloys

Last post by si&helen cali89 « 12 Apr 2014, 17:36
Replies: 21
by si&helen cali89 » 08 Apr 2014, 18:52
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Here we go another wheel check ,just some advice needed from all you experts out there. Ive found some wheels i want on my bus they are 16 , 7 wide,...
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Last post by si&helen cali89
12 Apr 2014, 17:36
Galvanizing steels

Last post by covdubber « 05 Apr 2014, 21:35
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by what2do » 05 Feb 2014, 22:04

Just pondering the idea of galvanizing some steels that I've acquired.

Firtsly, if I blast them, what do I need to coat them with to prevent any...

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Last post by covdubber
05 Apr 2014, 21:35
Which of the following do you recommend?

Last post by Jim San « 31 Mar 2014, 20:47
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by Winchweight » 29 Mar 2014, 09:32

Looking to buy from this list.

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I'm thinking General Grabber AT or BFG Long Trail, which appear to...

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Last post by Jim San
31 Mar 2014, 20:47
Recommendation of winter tyres

Last post by CovKid « 28 Mar 2014, 09:16
Replies: 15
by Negativegravity » 26 Jan 2014, 21:44
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Hi guys,

Can anyone recommend and winter tyres that they've bought for standard steelies?
Currently looking at these:
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Last post by CovKid
28 Mar 2014, 09:16
another 'will they fit question'.... sorry!

Last post by g60steve « 27 Mar 2014, 14:33
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by Gary.pb » 27 Mar 2014, 09:15

I have been thinking about getting some new wheels for my camper and have been offered a set of wellers with load rated tyres. I quite like the old...

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Last post by g60steve
27 Mar 2014, 14:33
New Alloys on my 91 Transporter

Last post by Bonno « 26 Mar 2014, 00:46
Replies: 7
by Bonno » 20 Mar 2014, 11:40

So after doing heaps of research. I bought these wheels off ebay not too long ago..
Mercedes CLK Wheels.
Offset off wheels are:
FRONT - 37
REAR -...

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Last post by Bonno
26 Mar 2014, 00:46
Buying Tyres Online Is Not As Stupid As I Thought

Last post by lloydy « 25 Mar 2014, 07:28
Replies: 28
by Ben12 » 18 Mar 2014, 14:07
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I enjoy saving a few pounds as much as the next person, but I did not think buying tyres online made sense. What was I going to do with four tyres...
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Last post by lloydy
25 Mar 2014, 07:28
Audi Alloys - 66mm centre bore

Last post by LSW41N « 24 Mar 2014, 19:25
Replies: 3
by LSW41N » 21 Mar 2014, 16:55

I've seen a lot of references to the centre bore of Audi wheels being 57mm. Just wanted to let you know that I've nabbed a cheap but very nice set of...

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Last post by LSW41N
24 Mar 2014, 19:25
Off road tyres for Syncro

Last post by Winchweight « 23 Mar 2014, 21:17
Replies: 2
by Winchweight » 22 Mar 2014, 21:04

Hi guys,

We are about to order a set of 15 Mefros for the van and want a set of 5 all terrain tyres. We will be going for 215/75/15s, unless advised...

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Last post by Winchweight
23 Mar 2014, 21:17
Wheels

Last post by smith748 « 22 Mar 2014, 13:19
Replies: 3
by smith748 » 21 Mar 2014, 23:33

Hi I'm using taptalk app and can't access some stuff I know would be on wiki links etc. So sorry for repeating a topic but what alloys can I put on...

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Last post by smith748
22 Mar 2014, 13:19
Rusty chrome hubcaps

Last post by acw « 22 Mar 2014, 08:39
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by acw » 21 Mar 2014, 21:14

title says it all, so can i paint them or will it just fall off the chrome?

second question its a white van with black wheels so do i paint them...

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Last post by acw
22 Mar 2014, 08:39
tyre Pressures

Last post by pirate-pete « 20 Mar 2014, 19:41
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by Bilson » 19 Mar 2014, 17:51

Taking the van away for a while in a couple of days, just wondering about tyre pressure

The sticker on the van reads as below

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Last post by pirate-pete
20 Mar 2014, 19:41
AMG

Last post by Jimscerb « 20 Mar 2014, 17:15
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by Jimscerb » 15 Mar 2014, 23:01

Hi to the wise
I saw a white van on a trip to Devon in the half term
Running on 255/40/18. AMG rims it looked stunning
Iv now spotted the same...

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Last post by Jimscerb
20 Mar 2014, 17:15
Narrower rim on front

Last post by PeeSG « 20 Mar 2014, 06:38

by PeeSG » 20 Mar 2014, 06:38

Hi all,

Looking for a way to narrow the front so that i can ride and steer low on air suspension, ie. seen some space savers that have a positive ET...

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Last post by PeeSG
20 Mar 2014, 06:38
Wheel spacers for t25

Last post by sonny198 « 19 Mar 2014, 20:37
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by sonny198 » 17 Mar 2014, 21:12

Hello
I have just got some 18ich size wheels for my t25 what size spacers do I need and do I need some for the back as well as the front ??? ???

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Last post by sonny198
19 Mar 2014, 20:37
what are these?

Last post by California Dreamin « 17 Mar 2014, 00:01
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by rallye69 » 14 Mar 2014, 11:15

hi, these are on a van at body shop where I am stripping mine down any ideas what make they are?

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Last post by California Dreamin
17 Mar 2014, 00:01
wheels

Last post by kit « 15 Mar 2014, 18:48
Replies: 3
by dumbo » 15 Mar 2014, 12:51

hi all granada 16inch alloys wheels pcd 5x112 offsett38 center bore63.4 mounting12x1.50 need help ...will these fit looked on forum say yes??? just...

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Last post by kit
15 Mar 2014, 18:48
will these fit on VW T25 steel wheel ?

Last post by bigherb « 13 Mar 2014, 17:09
Replies: 3
by sternal » 09 Mar 2014, 22:26

Cant see why they wouldn't

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thanks in advance

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Last post by bigherb
13 Mar 2014, 17:09
Centre caps

Last post by doug53 « 11 Mar 2014, 10:23

by doug53 » 11 Mar 2014, 10:23

Ive got a set of Audi 16 alloys fitted to the van looking to get some centre caps but dont know what size to get,anyone got any ideas
please? :)

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Last post by doug53
11 Mar 2014, 10:23
BFGoodrich TA KO | LT195/75R14/D

Last post by AdrianC « 10 Mar 2014, 18:55
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by seeker » 10 Mar 2014, 18:50

Has anyone fitted these tyres to a 14 standard syncro wheels?
Where can you get them in the UK?
I found someone in USA who would export a set, but...

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Last post by AdrianC
10 Mar 2014, 18:55
Odometer reading and bigger tyres

Last post by CovKid « 10 Mar 2014, 12:49
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by ghost123uk » 06 Mar 2014, 08:21

On our Tin-Top, I am running std Carrat alloys with 205 x 80 profile tyres which I read are 8% bigger in circumference than the std (70) profile...

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Last post by CovKid
10 Mar 2014, 12:49
Chrome 'moon' hubcaps - what colour wheels behind?

Last post by ScienceBoy « 08 Mar 2014, 10:06
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by DevonMark » 28 Jul 2013, 10:06
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After having a good look at lots of different T25s at Devon Dub Fest yesterday, new hub-caps have been added to my winter 'to-do' list.

I want to go...
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Last post by ScienceBoy
08 Mar 2014, 10:06
Opinions - Black or silver steel wheels?

Last post by discipleofsketch « 06 Mar 2014, 11:05
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by Negativegravity » 05 Mar 2014, 12:47

Going to get my tyres off and then the steel wheels powder coated. Keeping the chrome hubcaps but still in-decided on the wheel colour...

Thoughts...

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Last post by discipleofsketch
06 Mar 2014, 11:05
Longer wheel studs?

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 06 Mar 2014, 05:42
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by JJJackson » 05 Mar 2014, 20:14

I am fitting some carat duchatelet et 35 16 inch wheels and 10mm spacers as I've been advised by a wheel known member ( always keen for any advice...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
06 Mar 2014, 05:42
Chrome wheel hubs?!

Last post by jonnyoffcas79 « 05 Mar 2014, 18:04

by jonnyoffcas79 » 05 Mar 2014, 18:04

I have a doka in for painting and need some wheels. I love the original wheel look with the white beauty rings and chrome hub, my question...

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Last post by jonnyoffcas79
05 Mar 2014, 18:04
drilling bolts holes...

Last post by JamesKT25 « 28 Feb 2014, 22:31
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by lee001t25 » 28 Feb 2014, 21:57

can you drill the bolt holes buy hand with a 14m drill bit or best to put in on the mill...for for merc rims..thanks... :D

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Last post by JamesKT25
28 Feb 2014, 22:31
Golf Mk4 Alloys - Will they fit?

Last post by California Dreamin « 24 Feb 2014, 21:53
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by staffscampers » 23 Feb 2014, 22:50

I am looking to replace my original steel wheels with a set of alloys. I have seen a nice set that are off a Mk4 Golf. How can I tell if these will...

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Last post by California Dreamin
24 Feb 2014, 21:53
Passat Alloys?

Last post by meggles « 24 Feb 2014, 18:38
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by meggles » 23 Feb 2014, 14:25
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17 rims. Originally intended for use on my other car but not sure now. There's some bits of corrosion on them but not too bad at all really. Wonder...
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24 Feb 2014, 18:38

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