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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
Replies: 8
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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Last post by tforturton
14 Jun 2012, 08:55
Anti Slip Mats

Last post by bigherb « 13 Jun 2012, 16:47
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by djhammy » 12 Jun 2012, 11:21

HI ladies and gents we gut stuck in the mud/ soaking ground on a arrival at a rally recently and i can't imagine being the only one so i just...

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Last post by bigherb
13 Jun 2012, 16:47
New wheels

Last post by GazT25 « 13 Jun 2012, 06:44
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by GazT25 » 12 Jun 2012, 12:30

One more day and our myfanwy will be back from the spray shop. Just had her sprayed yellow and it's bright. Looking for a nice set of alloy wheels...

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Last post by GazT25
13 Jun 2012, 06:44
stud conversion fitment?

Last post by Daryl_C « 11 Jun 2012, 19:10
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by Daryl_C » 11 Jun 2012, 11:10

hi folks,
anyone used the brickwerks stud conversion? how tight do you put the stud into the drum? is finger tight acceptable or do i need to get...

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Last post by Daryl_C
11 Jun 2012, 19:10
t25 converting to aaloys please help!

Last post by shrekwoody « 10 Jun 2012, 19:36
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by shrekwoody » 10 Jun 2012, 19:32

hi there people
looking to convert my t25 onto alloys, prefer 17
i no 5x112 are popular but how do i go about buying adadtors to overcome problems...

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Last post by shrekwoody
10 Jun 2012, 19:36
Will Mercedes C class steel wheels fit my T25?

Last post by CovKid « 10 Jun 2012, 13:28
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by disasterbus » 09 Jun 2012, 13:36

I'm looking at getting some 15 x 6.5 steel wheels from a 1990's Mercedes C class which I want to put on my T25. The PCD is the same (5 x 112) but the...

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Last post by CovKid
10 Jun 2012, 13:28
tyres for my porsche twists 17"

Last post by scaltura « 09 Jun 2012, 18:19
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by andypandy1930 » 06 Jun 2012, 18:22

hi guys im about to fit the above wheels to my bus and wanted to know the best tyre size people reccomend and best place to buy. thanks folks :ok

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Last post by scaltura
09 Jun 2012, 18:19
wheel nuts

Last post by mm289 « 06 Jun 2012, 22:56
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by Plasticman » 01 Jun 2012, 20:49

Well I suppose it could be in mech tech but its really more pertinnent here I think.
When was the last time you checked your nuts (wheel), if youve...

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Last post by mm289
06 Jun 2012, 22:56
Missing centre cap. Does any recognise this wheel ?????

Last post by R0B « 06 Jun 2012, 21:07
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by RussT3 » 06 Jun 2012, 21:03

I have 1 centre cap missing.

Does anyone recognised or point me in right direction where I may get hold of one.
The wheels could possibly have...

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Last post by R0B
06 Jun 2012, 21:07
lowering question?

Last post by Big Boris « 03 Jun 2012, 10:37

by Big Boris » 03 Jun 2012, 10:37

hi ,
not sure where to post this ,so im sorry if its in the wrong department ! ,my question is when we bought our van 4 years ago it was lowered...

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Last post by Big Boris
03 Jun 2012, 10:37
recommended tyre

Last post by CovKid « 01 Jun 2012, 17:15
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by ajess266 » 09 Feb 2012, 20:22
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What would you recommend foe tyres for out high top t25 1.6td don't want anything bling just good reasonably priced, it can get quite confusing and...
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Last post by CovKid
01 Jun 2012, 17:15
wheel and trim painting l

Last post by jamesandtheopenroad « 31 May 2012, 20:42
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by simony » 31 May 2012, 19:59

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Last post by jamesandtheopenroad
31 May 2012, 20:42
anyone fitted merc a class wheels?

Last post by kevtherev « 31 May 2012, 18:39
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by zedd » 27 May 2012, 09:48

hi ,anyone fitted merc a class wheels to their van , i,ve been offered a set of 17 inch wheels off a mate but when i offered the front wheel up the...

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Last post by kevtherev
31 May 2012, 18:39
increasing T3 vanagon stability

Last post by faggie « 30 May 2012, 11:35
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by giuguar » 21 May 2012, 01:39

Hello everybody,
I own a T3 westfalia TD1.6, at the moment I'm renewing the engine; after that I'm going to renew schock absorbers coils etc. In...

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Last post by faggie
30 May 2012, 11:35
Getting stuck

Last post by b-f-c « 29 May 2012, 08:03
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by b-f-c » 25 May 2012, 13:40

We've discovers a slight issue with our T25 and our steep gravelly drive.

Now and again the van is sliding in trying to get out of the drive and is...

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Last post by b-f-c
29 May 2012, 08:03
For those that are 70mm lower....

Last post by Daryl_C « 27 May 2012, 08:44

by Daryl_C » 27 May 2012, 08:44

Why size tyres do you run?

I have 16x7.5 rims and the tyres at the moment are 225/55 16's that are too big!

Looking at 205/55 or even 195/60 up...

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Last post by Daryl_C
27 May 2012, 08:44
Suspension modification

Last post by faggie « 26 May 2012, 22:59
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by Bad Dog 13 » 18 May 2012, 07:43
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Ok i've got a set of AMG copies that i want to fit to my 85 diesel pannel van.

The rears are18x9 fitted with255/35 18's and an ET of 35 they fit...
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Last post by faggie
26 May 2012, 22:59
How do i secure hubcaps?

Last post by AdrianC « 26 May 2012, 16:36
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by Oh Danny Boy » 26 May 2012, 14:11

Hi,

Excuse my naivety, but i have some repro chrome VW hubcaps (yep - i know they're gonna rust) but how is the best way to secure them so they do...

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Last post by AdrianC
26 May 2012, 16:36
Steering squeeking and juddering!

Last post by mwheatley « 22 May 2012, 23:04
Replies: 2
by mwheatley » 21 May 2012, 23:00

Hi All,

The steering on my van has recently started to feel a bit wierd. When you turn the steering wheel when stationary it judders and feels as if...

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Last post by mwheatley
22 May 2012, 23:04
Wheel and tyre size dilemma

Last post by California Dreamin « 20 May 2012, 20:39
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by noparadise » 15 May 2012, 11:54

I have spent some time trawling the forums and archive trying to find the best solution to this, but I haven't yet, so here goes:

My T25 is an...

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Last post by California Dreamin
20 May 2012, 20:39
60mm springs

Last post by g60steve « 20 May 2012, 10:18
Replies: 1
by Wafc » 20 May 2012, 10:03

Do u need to change the shocks to fit 60mm front springs
Cheers darren

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Last post by g60steve
20 May 2012, 10:18
Lowering

Last post by MattyGreg05 « 18 May 2012, 12:14

by MattyGreg05 » 18 May 2012, 12:14

Any critical limits on lowering with 18's on?

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Last post by MattyGreg05
18 May 2012, 12:14
Galvanising steel wheels

Last post by jamesc76 « 18 May 2012, 11:31
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by jes*b » 18 May 2012, 08:15

Am thinking of galvanising a set of my 16 OE steel rims for the Syncro , want something that is hard wearing and lasts and not that bothered by...

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Last post by jamesc76
18 May 2012, 11:31
Help please Alloy Wheels

Last post by R0B « 16 May 2012, 22:26
Replies: 2
by simon 1 » 16 May 2012, 22:10

Bought some Porsche alloys and the back ones are rubbing against the coil spring. I cant space them out because sliding door wont open if i do. Does...

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Last post by R0B
16 May 2012, 22:26
domed hub caps

Last post by li175s1 « 14 May 2012, 18:59

by li175s1 » 14 May 2012, 18:59

Im looking to fit chrome hubcaps to my standard steels and i prefer the look of the larger domed style ones off an early bay.
On most sites they say...

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Last post by li175s1
14 May 2012, 18:59
Widening Centre bore

Last post by colouredFunk « 10 May 2012, 18:48
Replies: 5
by colouredFunk » 10 May 2012, 13:00

Hello,

I bought the following wheels under the impression they will fit by T25.

I've now found out that the centre bores need to be enlarged...

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Last post by colouredFunk
10 May 2012, 18:48
Audi A8 18x8

Last post by taigagreen « 10 May 2012, 10:03

by taigagreen » 10 May 2012, 10:03

Just bought these alloys in great condition including FK 20mm and 25mm spacers (£250 for the lot). The A8 wheels have an ET of 48 so this will be a...

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Last post by taigagreen
10 May 2012, 10:03
Ride quality

Last post by taigagreen « 10 May 2012, 09:53
Replies: 10
by The Bishop » 01 Nov 2011, 12:01

When I bought my van it had 70mm lowered springs and 205/50/17 tyres/wheels fitted.

The ride quality is pretty poor, very choppy and bouncy. You...

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Last post by taigagreen
10 May 2012, 09:53
Alloys to fit

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 10 May 2012, 05:40
Replies: 1
by MattyGreg05 » 10 May 2012, 04:45

Hey guys I'm looking to get some alloys :) 17's I think
Only problem is I'm not sure of fittments required which are ideal for a T3 with regards to...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
10 May 2012, 05:40
Alloy tyre pressure??

Last post by andy1300gt « 09 May 2012, 15:39
Replies: 4
by dickythecamper » 04 May 2012, 00:41

Hi there, I have some rather blingy (not my choice) Alloy porshe wheels on my 1982 T25 Camper... please can anyone recommend an ideal pressure for...

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Last post by andy1300gt
09 May 2012, 15:39
Powder coat or paint- what do you reckon?

Last post by fairwynds « 09 May 2012, 14:31
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by italianjob » 28 Apr 2012, 09:43

Morning all

rained off in the garden, so back to my lovely T25.

Just wanted to gauge some opinion about the best treatment for steel wheels -...

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Last post by fairwynds
09 May 2012, 14:31
porsche adapters

Last post by danozeman « 08 May 2012, 22:14

by danozeman » 08 May 2012, 22:14

Has any one used these? They seem too cheap.

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Last post by danozeman
08 May 2012, 22:14
wheel nuts

Last post by Rich Tea « 08 May 2012, 18:54
Replies: 5
by clem » 06 May 2012, 13:50

hi all i've got 2 rear wheel studs spinning when tryin to undo them if that makes sence, they are fairly tight but not sure how to go about getting...

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Last post by Rich Tea
08 May 2012, 18:54
wheel / tyre sizes generally

Last post by monkeyboysee « 07 May 2012, 09:18
Replies: 2
by monkeyboysee » 06 May 2012, 07:48

Hi all,

i've just picked up my 1981 Aircooled, it has 185/14 steel rims and tyres fitted. I need to replace a couple of tyres so am looking at...

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Last post by monkeyboysee
07 May 2012, 09:18
center bores machining

Last post by colouredFunk « 06 May 2012, 21:08
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by dave lfc » 04 Aug 2011, 10:33

hi need my wheels machining to 66mm to fit on t25 van.do i just do the 2 or should i do all 4,anyone in the liverpool area that can do this and how...

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Last post by colouredFunk
06 May 2012, 21:08
Merc wheels finally fitted

Last post by 40goin25 « 03 May 2012, 20:56
Replies: 32
by pionte » 19 Apr 2012, 19:25
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Its been nearly 2 years since I bought these ML wheels , They have been shot blasted and painted ( as recomended by KEVTHEREV ). Redundancy put opay...
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Last post by 40goin25
03 May 2012, 20:56
18" BBS

Last post by andisnewsyncro « 02 May 2012, 21:16
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by CARL PRICE » 02 May 2012, 09:16

Hi , could any body tell me what I need to fit if at all possible, a set of 18 BBS alloys to my '85 caravelle ?? Got a set here and would be nice to...

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Last post by andisnewsyncro
02 May 2012, 21:16
will these fit ?

Last post by g60steve « 30 Apr 2012, 09:03
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by stephen t25 » 29 Apr 2012, 09:17

Hi all, spotted these and was wondering if they will bolt straight on ? :ok

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Last post by g60steve
30 Apr 2012, 09:03
HELP ME I'M NEW! wheels and tyres

Last post by 40goin25 « 29 Apr 2012, 01:00
Replies: 7
by al.tn » 24 Apr 2012, 08:32

Hello all....

Hope all is well. I've just bought an 1981 T25. I've decided it needs lowering to make it look that little bit more sporty. I bought...

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Last post by 40goin25
29 Apr 2012, 01:00
alloy wheels

Last post by kevtherev « 27 Apr 2012, 16:43
Replies: 3
by dan79 » 27 Apr 2012, 04:25

Hi i am trying to source some 18 alloys for my t25 but and struggling to find any that will fit,I can find some with the right stud measurement of...

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Last post by kevtherev
27 Apr 2012, 16:43
Thoughts - not low profile stuff.

Last post by maxstu « 26 Apr 2012, 18:44
Replies: 9
by CovKid » 11 Mar 2012, 09:10

Just thinking out loud here. At the moment I run on 15 merc steel wheels but the tyre size (overall diameter) isn't much bigger (if any) than when I...

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Last post by maxstu
26 Apr 2012, 18:44
Steel wheels paint code

Last post by fryup « 25 Apr 2012, 18:20
Replies: 2
by fryup » 24 Apr 2012, 19:44

Hi I have just taken off my steels wheels off my t25 and I have cleaned them up and just sprayed them with primer but I'm looking for the paint code...

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Last post by fryup
25 Apr 2012, 18:20
I need help

Last post by goodie « 24 Apr 2012, 14:23
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by goodie » 24 Apr 2012, 08:08

Morning to everyone .I have a 1989 T25 which has been lowered but also has 18 alloys and 225 tyres on.Hence
Rubbing on the arch and pulling the arch...

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Last post by goodie
24 Apr 2012, 14:23
T4 steels on a T25/3

Last post by pionte « 23 Apr 2012, 21:50
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by shaka1976 » 22 Apr 2012, 19:08

Quickie will T4 steels fit a T25/3. Need new tyres but got offered some T4 steels with tyres cheap. I currently have 195's and the T4's are 225's,...

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Last post by pionte
23 Apr 2012, 21:50
wheel hub question

Last post by faggie « 23 Apr 2012, 20:24
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by andydormer » 22 Apr 2012, 20:56

Hi All,
a quick question - am removing / swapping the rear wheel hubs from my 1984 caravelle. Will the hubs I've been offered from a 1989 van be...

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Last post by faggie
23 Apr 2012, 20:24
Fitting rear studs for alloys

Last post by Cruz « 23 Apr 2012, 10:48
Replies: 8
by austen smith » 18 Apr 2012, 13:33

Hi all.

I have done my homework. My brains a mess now with all the variants of wheel and tyre sizes. Spacers and radius or straight tapered wheel...

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Last post by Cruz
23 Apr 2012, 10:48
What alloy wheels

Last post by GazT25 « 22 Apr 2012, 20:24
Replies: 3
by GazT25 » 22 Apr 2012, 06:58

Hey folks just bought another. T25 her name myfanwy lol am wanting to put some alloy wheels on her. What alloys fit best I've heard some people say...

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22 Apr 2012, 20:24

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