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Plastic Wheel trim cleaning

Last post by getunder « 09 Sep 2012, 21:09
Replies: 2
by getunder » 09 Sep 2012, 20:47

On my signifcant other car a Rover 45 :D the slots in the front plastic wheel trims have baked on dark brown gunge which will not come off despite...

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Last post by getunder
09 Sep 2012, 21:09
JK Alloys?

Last post by kit « 09 Sep 2012, 16:13
Replies: 6
by kit » 30 Aug 2012, 08:38

I know JK are renown for using inferior metal but I have searched the net for any reports of their wheels failing and I can find none, a lot of...

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Last post by kit
09 Sep 2012, 16:13
Tyre valve stem leaking!

Last post by The Bishop « 07 Sep 2012, 14:45
Replies: 2
by The Bishop » 03 Sep 2012, 14:44

Just been outside and heard a hissing sound.

My tyre valve stem is leaking about half way up the stem! Drove the car about 24 hours ago no problem...

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Last post by The Bishop
07 Sep 2012, 14:45
T4 wheels

Last post by monkeyboysee « 04 Sep 2012, 13:30
Replies: 2
by monkeyboysee » 03 Sep 2012, 18:46

hi guys,

do T4 steel wheels fit T25's without mods etc?

cheers

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Last post by monkeyboysee
04 Sep 2012, 13:30
HUB CAPS AAAARGH

Last post by B.A Eauty « 04 Sep 2012, 06:52
Replies: 2
by fodtommo » 07 Aug 2012, 09:37

OK so I bought a set of s/h unused domed hub caps with the vw logo on.

They are pattern ones.

2 seem fine - but 2 just dont seem to fit and...

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Last post by B.A Eauty
04 Sep 2012, 06:52
audi wheels

Last post by kevtherev « 28 Aug 2012, 12:21
Replies: 5
by smile83 » 25 Aug 2012, 15:46

:pimp hi i just got a set of audi 17 inch wheels.the off set is 45 just wondering what size spacers i would need and what bolts should i use.i all...

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Last post by kevtherev
28 Aug 2012, 12:21
saab

Last post by bugton « 27 Aug 2012, 12:52
Replies: 2
by bugton » 25 Aug 2012, 12:33

hi,do saab wheels fit on a t25?

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Last post by bugton
27 Aug 2012, 12:52
Goodyear tyres on ebay

Last post by stevo1980 « 21 Aug 2012, 22:35
Replies: 8
by stevo1980 » 13 Aug 2012, 16:11

Hi just bought these off ebay but the profile appears to be 99 is this ok.
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Cheers steve

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Last post by stevo1980
21 Aug 2012, 22:35
audi 80/s2 alloys

Last post by kevtherev « 20 Aug 2012, 06:18
Replies: 3
by smile83 » 16 Aug 2012, 20:22

:rofl hi just asking as can not find the wheels on wiki.do audi 80/s2 wheels fit my t25 they are 5 stud and 17 inch thanks. :run

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Last post by kevtherev
20 Aug 2012, 06:18
Autosleeper Trident Which Tyres?

Last post by stevenm « 16 Aug 2012, 20:52
Replies: 6
by stevenm » 02 Aug 2012, 19:29

Damn it's time to buy new tyres

At the moment I have Enduro 185R 14C 8PR 102's fited

Any recommendations and sizes would be appreciated

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Last post by stevenm
16 Aug 2012, 20:52
Tyre pressures

Last post by California Dreamin « 16 Aug 2012, 19:09
Replies: 5
by JNW » 14 Aug 2012, 19:52

Hiya

My high-top only has the original factory pre-conversion tyre pressures on a sticker. It says 3 at the front and 3.7 at the back (43/53 PSI)....

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Last post by California Dreamin
16 Aug 2012, 19:09
Tyre knowledge

Last post by kevtherev « 16 Aug 2012, 06:24
Replies: 6
by kentishvanman » 05 Aug 2012, 19:49

Hi,
Just read an article in a journal I receive which may be of interest. I have summarised it
Tyres. Tests show that tyres are only performing at...

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Last post by kevtherev
16 Aug 2012, 06:24
help with standard wheel studs

Last post by g60steve « 15 Aug 2012, 08:25
Replies: 7
by ddogstar » 14 Aug 2012, 13:02

Hi I have purchased a set of new steel wheels for my wedge and thought I would just pop into quick fit on my dinner break, to take off my existing 17...

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Last post by g60steve
15 Aug 2012, 08:25
merc slk alloys

Last post by Cruz « 14 Aug 2012, 08:23
Replies: 4
by jeffdub » 12 Aug 2012, 09:28

could somone tell me if these would fit on my van please ?
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i checked the wiki but im not sure thanks...

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Last post by Cruz
14 Aug 2012, 08:23
rear wheel bearing

Last post by 82JEW75 « 12 Aug 2012, 17:24
Replies: 4
by dave lfc » 06 Aug 2012, 07:58

hi everyone had a noise coming from my back wheel like the brake was binding a bit.so took the wheel and hub off and there was a bit of what looked...

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Last post by 82JEW75
12 Aug 2012, 17:24
Are my tyres up to the job?

Last post by kevtherev « 09 Aug 2012, 07:38
Replies: 17
by Sir Brixalot » 30 Jul 2012, 21:46
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Evening folks

I'm picking up my new van tomorrow. Its an autosleeper with 185/65 x 15 with 88 load tyres. It felt a bit wallowy in the corners to my...
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Last post by kevtherev
09 Aug 2012, 07:38
Biggest tyre on original 14" steels

Last post by ghost123uk « 07 Aug 2012, 09:34
Replies: 6
by sciroccotune » 24 Jul 2012, 09:43

Hi guys, its a morning for questions, seems I have T25 on the brain today!

Anyway I was thinking about the biggest Tyre I could fit on my original...

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Last post by ghost123uk
07 Aug 2012, 09:34
20 or 30 mm bolt on spacers needed

Last post by lloydy « 31 Jul 2012, 20:20
Replies: 7
by ghop99 » 31 Jul 2012, 17:31

Anyone know where i can buy?

I have slight chaffing on the inside on my new 15 BFG AT's.

Thanks

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Last post by lloydy
31 Jul 2012, 20:20
help porsche alloy isues!!!!

Last post by g60steve « 30 Jul 2012, 11:42
Replies: 18
by bens9363 » 26 Jun 2012, 20:13
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Well hello ive just joined the forum as i really really need some advice please! ive got a E reg hightop and ive bought a set of boxster twist alloys...
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Last post by g60steve
30 Jul 2012, 11:42
Changing Front wheel bearing

Last post by big red bus « 26 Jul 2012, 20:22
Replies: 8
by chriscburgess » 10 Nov 2011, 15:26

1.9dg.

Is there a step by step guide for changing the front wheel bearing anywhere?
I've looked on Wiki but cannot find anything.
Do I need any...

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Last post by big red bus
26 Jul 2012, 20:22
what size hubcaps

Last post by fodtommo « 25 Jul 2012, 07:46

by fodtommo » 25 Jul 2012, 07:46

Im looking at some domed hubcaps on fleabay. the lady is selling as her ex left them behind and she knows nothing about them except that they are 10...

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Last post by fodtommo
25 Jul 2012, 07:46
Any black alloy's suitable?

Last post by jonno « 23 Jul 2012, 19:59
Replies: 5
by Gregvet » 13 Jul 2012, 21:15

I have a watercooled T25 which i want to get lowered and give black alloys.

Can anyone suggest some suitable black alloy wheels, new or old? Any...

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Last post by jonno
23 Jul 2012, 19:59
rattling wheel trims

Last post by lamb125 « 18 Jul 2012, 21:16
Replies: 2
by lamb125 » 09 Jul 2012, 14:59

This is a weird one. I've a set of original chrome hub caps fitted to my '87 transporter, the front O/S one 'clatters' although it appears to be a...

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Last post by lamb125
18 Jul 2012, 21:16
wheel and tyre sticky

Last post by BALDY3260 « 17 Jul 2012, 08:43
Replies: 1
by hairyuk » 16 Jul 2012, 21:50

can we have a sticky on here with pictures of peoples wheels and tyres including information on
1 Wheel size
2 Tyre size
3 Spacers used
4 Lowering...

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Last post by BALDY3260
17 Jul 2012, 08:43
Replacing break pads

Last post by mattrsa « 16 Jul 2012, 09:34
Replies: 3
by mattrsa » 14 Jul 2012, 11:19

Hi Guys

Replaced the front brake pads on the van y day following the procedure in the haynes manual. After alot of banging with a hammer and got the...

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Last post by mattrsa
16 Jul 2012, 09:34
alloy wheel ET

Last post by g60steve « 12 Jul 2012, 09:23
Replies: 1
by avant-garde » 11 Jul 2012, 17:46

Hi, I have some alloy wheels which I've just bought and they have an ET of 25mm...I have a VW T25 Transporter Aircooled 2.0 1982 camper.
My question...

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Last post by g60steve
12 Jul 2012, 09:23
Wheel Fitments

Last post by tWENtY47 « 11 Jul 2012, 16:05
Replies: 2
by tWENtY47 » 10 Jul 2012, 21:02

Hi Guys,

This is my first post so go easy on me..
I brought a T25 Crewcab recently, it has Audi A6 alloys on at the moment. My question is, are...

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Last post by tWENtY47
11 Jul 2012, 16:05
JK hub cap puller

Last post by bigherb « 09 Jul 2012, 17:18
Replies: 5
by fried chicken » 07 Jul 2012, 11:27

Im having a blond mOment
How do u use this
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Last post by bigherb
09 Jul 2012, 17:18
Tyre Size's for a 14" Syncro

Last post by BALDY3260 « 09 Jul 2012, 11:00
Replies: 8
by Hairyface » 02 Jul 2012, 08:42

Hi,

I am currently running a 14 Syncro with Audi A4 alloys with a tyre size of 205/55/R16. I now want to change to an All Terrain Tyre and was...

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Last post by BALDY3260
09 Jul 2012, 11:00
which wheel trims fit

Last post by Cyrus « 07 Jul 2012, 12:19
Replies: 23
by dbz864 » 21 Jun 2012, 22:27
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hi,Has any body recently bought or know of anywhere that i can buy some wheel trims to fit my 25 as most wont fit?thanks :D
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Last post by Cyrus
07 Jul 2012, 12:19
Wheel squeak?

Last post by mattrsa « 06 Jul 2012, 10:42
Replies: 2
by mattrsa » 05 Jul 2012, 18:00

Hi Guys

Just noticed when driving back from camping the other day that when I turn the wheel ever so slight to the left there is a loud squeak...

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Last post by mattrsa
06 Jul 2012, 10:42
Ebay Mercedes Wheels

Last post by g60steve « 02 Jul 2012, 22:42
Replies: 4
by JJJackson » 02 Jul 2012, 19:13

Just purchased a set of Mercedes 15inch AMG wheels from Ebay for the grand sum of £21.54 all I know is that they are 112pcd and that they are 15inch,...

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Last post by g60steve
02 Jul 2012, 22:42
Yep another Tyre pressure thread

Last post by kevtherev « 01 Jul 2012, 12:20
Replies: 9
by hal2710 » 27 Jun 2012, 09:48

Please,please

I know Use search you newbie............ :oops:

Honestly I have tried but I just don't get it or can't see it.

Flame away..

Bertie...

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Last post by kevtherev
01 Jul 2012, 12:20
Alloy wheel repairers, not just refinishing

Last post by bigherb « 27 Jun 2012, 22:16
Replies: 1
by silverbullet » 27 Jun 2012, 13:12

Any firms worth recommending? I have got to get a set of 5 re-worked: one buckled, 3 with flats on the inner rims. Replacement is not an option as...

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Last post by bigherb
27 Jun 2012, 22:16
Best Steelies??

Last post by BALDY3260 « 27 Jun 2012, 10:56
Replies: 3
by Chopper » 14 May 2012, 06:40

I've trawled through the wiki and numerous wheel threads and although there's tons of great info I can't quite find what I'm lookin for.
What is the...

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Last post by BALDY3260
27 Jun 2012, 10:56
tyre size

Last post by Cruz « 26 Jun 2012, 12:16
Replies: 2
by t25driver » 25 Jun 2012, 19:38

looking for the standard tyre size mines just say 185 14c but when i look up van tyres online its looking for 70 80 90 profile im guessing 80 profile...

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Last post by Cruz
26 Jun 2012, 12:16
Alloy Wheel Cleaner Recommendations

Last post by Mickyfin « 25 Jun 2012, 10:14
Replies: 2
by Mickyfin » 25 Jun 2012, 10:10

I was planning on spraying my Carat alloys, but checking them over today they are in pretty good shape, and just need a good deep clean. There is no...

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Last post by Mickyfin
25 Jun 2012, 10:14
rear wheel studs

Last post by faggie « 24 Jun 2012, 23:30
Replies: 7
by monkeyboysee » 16 Jun 2012, 18:52

hi all,

i had to have my wheel nuts loosened by my garage as they had been overtightened by the previous owner. On one wheel, it was so bad they had...

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Last post by faggie
24 Jun 2012, 23:30
Best way to paint wheels?

Last post by SMartin « 23 Jun 2012, 21:18
Replies: 5
by el_presidente » 19 Jun 2012, 21:30

OK - potentially stupid question as I'm a bit new to all this. I've got the stock 14 steel wheels and they have rust spots, I've only got 3 hubcaps...

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Last post by SMartin
23 Jun 2012, 21:18
185R14 or 195R14 on Carat 14's

Last post by printmonkey « 23 Jun 2012, 17:22
Replies: 10
by printmonkey » 14 Jun 2012, 06:17

Morning all

I've been trying to track down some 205/70/14's since last week and it's clearly not going to happen.

Is anyone running a 185 or 195...

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Last post by printmonkey
23 Jun 2012, 17:22
Which wheel adaptors

Last post by zed « 22 Jun 2012, 21:26
Replies: 8
by mab » 17 Jun 2012, 20:23

Hello :)

We have just bought our first campervan, its a VW T25 1984. We have bought some Porsche Boxster 17 alloys and we were wondering if anyone...

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Last post by zed
22 Jun 2012, 21:26
Non-radical handling and ride improvements

Last post by skippymoss « 21 Jun 2012, 20:43
Replies: 2
by skippymoss » 20 Jun 2012, 23:05

Hi all.
Got my 2wd pop top Holdsworth camper on standard steel wheels, standard size tyres (mix of makes and depths of tread), standard ride height...

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Last post by skippymoss
21 Jun 2012, 20:43
I thought this was interesting.....

Last post by California Dreamin « 18 Jun 2012, 20:44
Replies: 2
by matt brighton » 17 Jun 2012, 04:43

Cut n pasted from another forum but I thought this might be of interest....

I cant vouch for its accuracy ... but seems to make sense to me - for...

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Last post by California Dreamin
18 Jun 2012, 20:44
Lowering kit - too raked?

Last post by Rust Bucket « 18 Jun 2012, 19:37
Replies: 4
by maximillion » 10 Jun 2012, 19:54

Hi, Just lowered my bus with a SSP 45-50mm drop kit from VW Heritage, and shortened GMAX gas shocks, its a 81 Aircooled.

The ride is great but its a...

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Last post by Rust Bucket
18 Jun 2012, 19:37
Identifying wheels

Last post by SMartin « 17 Jun 2012, 20:33
Replies: 2
by SMartin » 16 Jun 2012, 23:03

Hi, Just wondering if someone can help me identify the wheel in the pic below? I need to somehow find a center cap but I don't know what to ask for :)

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Last post by SMartin
17 Jun 2012, 20:33
how to fit 18'' merc alloy?

Last post by g60steve « 17 Jun 2012, 11:35
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by KR1S 76 » 16 Jun 2012, 23:36

Got some alloy for my T3... These are the 18'' merc alloys ...
Specs. are: 18x8j ET37.
I am trying to figure things out to try and fit them as best...

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Last post by g60steve
17 Jun 2012, 11:35
Lets See your Wheels

Last post by Iceworx « 16 Jun 2012, 16:01
Replies: 5
by Iceworx » 15 Jun 2012, 00:21

Right, im seeking some inspiration for wheels for the camper.

I've not found anything I like enough yet to say yes to.

So lets see what you've...

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Last post by Iceworx
16 Jun 2012, 16:01
How safe, or otherwise, are stretched tyres?

Last post by Aberdeenbus « 15 Jun 2012, 10:56
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by KarlT » 14 Jun 2012, 18:47

Yeah I know it will be frowned on but is stretching tyres dangerous?
Safe limits? 1 stretch?
Quite like the look.
Anyone with with actual knowledge...

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Last post by Aberdeenbus
15 Jun 2012, 10:56
Mefros wheels - where do you get them?

Last post by tforturton « 14 Jun 2012, 08:55
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by tforturton » 12 Jun 2012, 13:08

That's it. Anyone know?

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14 Jun 2012, 08:55

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