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Front stud conversion - what length? SORTED

Last post by Mr Soft « 12 Aug 2009, 13:20
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by Mr Soft » 12 Aug 2009, 09:56

Hi all,

I am getting some Standard VW 5 spoke Caravelle alloys, but can't get the proper bolts, so was looking to get the stud conversion from...

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Last post by Mr Soft
12 Aug 2009, 13:20
185/r/14???...what height is the tyre guys???

Last post by andisnewsyncro « 12 Aug 2009, 00:37
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by oldiguana » 11 Aug 2009, 19:15

just seen some wheels on fleabay but cant check them against mine because i dont know what height they are.....just says 185 r 14......does that mean...

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Last post by andisnewsyncro
12 Aug 2009, 00:37
FUSCH'S too classic for a square bus?????

Last post by GUPPY « 11 Aug 2009, 23:26
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by ruby rust bucket » 29 May 2009, 21:16

I am hugely tempted to fit polished 17 Fuschs to our devon Moonraker, lowered 60mm, just repainted in pearl red and cream looking very good but as we...

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Last post by GUPPY
11 Aug 2009, 23:26
Polishing Alloys?

Last post by GUPPY « 11 Aug 2009, 23:23
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by Bond007 » 25 May 2009, 19:48

Anyone polished a set of wheels the same as those pictured below :?:

I've polished Alloys before (on a motorcycle) and it was pretty straight...

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Last post by GUPPY
11 Aug 2009, 23:23
Front Stud conversion SORTED!

Last post by Mr Soft « 11 Aug 2009, 21:53

by Mr Soft » 11 Aug 2009, 21:53

How do,

Have got some 'Caravelle' 5 spoke alloys but need to do a 'Brickwerks' stud conversion, does anyone know which length of stud I need,...

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Last post by Mr Soft
11 Aug 2009, 21:53
Wheels are as wide as the arches so issues when lowering?

Last post by scottyinsw « 11 Aug 2009, 20:52
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by scottyinsw » 05 Apr 2009, 19:35
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Hello, i want to lower my camper and have got a set of black porsche cup 3 alloys :pimp so they are as wide as the lip of the archs. so when i lower...
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Last post by scottyinsw
11 Aug 2009, 20:52
mk1 granny alloys

Last post by nrxx « 09 Aug 2009, 01:38

by nrxx » 09 Aug 2009, 01:38

Hi

Has anyone fitted mk1 Granada Ronal's?

Cheers

Nick

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09 Aug 2009, 01:38
Tyre problem

Last post by kevtherev « 06 Aug 2009, 06:52
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by sabcully » 05 Aug 2009, 21:58

Hi all
had a flat tyre the other day and had to call out the AA.
Got it fixed, tyre replaced so thought no problemo. Going
on holiday to Europe on...

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Last post by kevtherev
06 Aug 2009, 06:52
tyres scrubbing since lowering 50 mm

Last post by Red Westie « 05 Aug 2009, 22:08
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by harris121163 » 05 Aug 2009, 21:48

since lowering my camper 50mm i have noticed my front tyre,s have started scrubing on the inside please advice on how to sort out :ok

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Last post by Red Westie
05 Aug 2009, 22:08
ultimate wheel post

Last post by HarryMann « 05 Aug 2009, 14:40
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by kevtherev » 19 Jul 2008, 20:12
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Saw this on the samba (American website)
there is a lot of great info for fitting Alloys here

Written by loogy

For this thread, I will be trying...
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Last post by HarryMann
05 Aug 2009, 14:40
Dodgy tyre with picture question

Last post by Red Westie « 04 Aug 2009, 18:32
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by thelonegunman » 03 Aug 2009, 11:28

Could or should my van have passed an MOT with tyres like this ?
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How much will two tyres cost ?...

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Last post by Red Westie
04 Aug 2009, 18:32
rear wheel studs

Last post by g60steve « 30 Jul 2009, 22:22
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by stiffler105 » 30 Jul 2009, 10:31

hi folks iv just upgraded my standard steel wheels to vw carratt alloys,but the problem i have is even though i have the correct wheel nuts for the...

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Last post by g60steve
30 Jul 2009, 22:22
Rear Hub Nuts

Last post by HarryMann « 30 Jul 2009, 00:43
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by shanco73 » 29 Jul 2009, 05:41

I have just finished a fairly large list of jobs fo the MOT man, i now need to torque up the rear hub nuts, but my torque wrench does not go that...

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Last post by HarryMann
30 Jul 2009, 00:43
alloys and tires

Last post by andisnewsyncro « 26 Jul 2009, 21:04
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by weedwhacker » 26 Jul 2009, 08:18

looking at getting a set of alloys for my camper to replace the standard steelies.
my main thought is about tires.... will standard road tires be ok...

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Last post by andisnewsyncro
26 Jul 2009, 21:04
will these wheels fit my t25

Last post by kevtherev « 24 Jul 2009, 07:16
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by marklee12 » 21 Jul 2009, 22:42

will these wheels fit my t25
please help she needs new shoes
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or these

or these

edited by rob

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Last post by kevtherev
24 Jul 2009, 07:16
Tyre pressures

Last post by Bowton Lad « 22 Jul 2009, 23:51
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by happy camper » 22 Jul 2009, 17:22

Hi guys just a quickie, i'm going down to wales soon and was wondering what tyre pressures i should be running in my standard 14 / 185c tyres ?

Thanx

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Last post by Bowton Lad
22 Jul 2009, 23:51
help with locking alloys

Last post by janieh « 21 Jul 2009, 08:16
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by janieh » 19 Jul 2009, 11:52

Hi All
We just got a T25 this week, so excited! It's a 1998 westfalia club joker and it's in pretty good nick. We're totally new to all this though -...

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Last post by janieh
21 Jul 2009, 08:16
Help - rear wheel locking when reversing

Last post by vwhobo « 17 Jul 2009, 13:45
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by vwhobo » 13 Jul 2009, 09:27
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Having some problems with my 1990 1.9 petrol T25. When reversing (with steering wheel towards left lock), van moves several yards and then rear...
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Last post by vwhobo
17 Jul 2009, 13:45
Alloy Question

Last post by jason k « 16 Jul 2009, 07:22
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by JW1 » 15 Jul 2009, 22:22

Does anyone know if these wheels will fit directly onto my 1991 Vanagon Westfalia?

Would I need spacers or diff nuts etc?

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Last post by jason k
16 Jul 2009, 07:22
Fitting 16" merc SLK alloys

Last post by strangely brown « 13 Jul 2009, 19:15
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by Damien » 16 May 2009, 19:50

Hellloooo,

Just got hold of a pair of SLK alloys, rears are 16x8's fronts are 16x7's. Picture below:

Has anyone fitted them to their t3 and did...

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Last post by strangely brown
13 Jul 2009, 19:15
what and where to buy scorpio alloys fitting things

Last post by oldiguana « 09 Jul 2009, 15:18
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by oldiguana » 26 Jun 2009, 14:17

ive read this question a 1000 times on here but cant seem to find it now............what do i need to fit the scorpio alleys on daisy fantaisy,and...

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Last post by oldiguana
09 Jul 2009, 15:18
fuchs alloys for a t25?

Last post by jason k « 04 Jul 2009, 22:23
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by melmelody » 12 Jun 2009, 16:08

recently bought a t25 caravalle and kind of fencied a set of porsche fuchs style 14 ins for it .i live in germany so these are quite plentiful on...

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Last post by jason k
04 Jul 2009, 22:23
Best Looking Alloys Lowering Height

Last post by BigTam « 04 Jul 2009, 07:50
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by JW1 » 02 Jul 2009, 18:42

Just about to pick up a T25 1991 Cali Westfalia.

What alloys would you suggest I get to allow the door to open normally, would I need spacers etc....

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Last post by BigTam
04 Jul 2009, 07:50
T25 Wheel size - Confused.Com!

Last post by peteabbott « 03 Jul 2009, 21:53
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by Dubberduck » 02 Jul 2009, 21:43

Hi all,

I thought my new westy looked a bit odd and high off of the ground! Its a US Vanagon and has 16 inch wheels!

I see that most T25s have only...

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Last post by peteabbott
03 Jul 2009, 21:53
how easy are fitting longer rear studs?

Last post by stiffler105 « 03 Jul 2009, 19:11
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by stiffler105 » 30 Jun 2009, 11:37

hi boys and girls, im changing my standard steel wheels on my devon camper to late model carratt vw alloy, and have to replace rear studs as they are...

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Last post by stiffler105
03 Jul 2009, 19:11
What is that stuff that VW paint in the wheel wells?

Last post by KarlT « 01 Jul 2009, 07:59
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by KarlT » 30 Jun 2009, 20:16

And where can I get some?
Its like a thick, rubbery, paint on the underside of the wheel arches.
Cheers Guys.

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Last post by KarlT
01 Jul 2009, 07:59
Porsche 16" boxster alloys

Last post by dandelor « 30 Jun 2009, 13:48
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by theboycalledleaf » 27 Apr 2008, 12:48

Hi,
Just bought an 1.6d '83 westfalia.
New to the site and finding it a rather compulsive read.
I expect that someone has asked this before,...

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Last post by dandelor
30 Jun 2009, 13:48
Hi there newb logging in with a lill question

Last post by happy camper « 28 Jun 2009, 19:36
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by happy camper » 25 Jun 2009, 21:30

Hi guys i have just bought a 1985 T25 4 Berth camper ( pics to follow tomorrow ) i have plans for some subtle mods but for now i just wondered if any...

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Last post by happy camper
28 Jun 2009, 19:36
Tyre Presures

Last post by andisnewsyncro « 26 Jun 2009, 16:55
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by wookey » 26 Jun 2009, 11:46

Hi

Just wondering what tyre pressure to put in my van, its a tintop camper. Wheels are 16 audi wheels, vanco's on rear and load rated car tyres...

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Last post by andisnewsyncro
26 Jun 2009, 16:55
Tyres - how old is too old??

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 25 Jun 2009, 20:14
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by cumbriankeith » 04 Jun 2009, 13:26
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The spare on my van is a brand new Kleber and looks in perfect condition, not cracked or perished and never been left in the sunlight. But the date...
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Last post by Nicola&Tony
25 Jun 2009, 20:14
uneven tyre wear loose wheels nuts.. any ideas?

Last post by iain « 25 Jun 2009, 18:59
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by iain » 20 Jun 2009, 07:21

I have a 1989 bluestar 1.6td power steering.

The tyre wear over the last 500-600 miles has completely worn the nearside tyre with no tread...

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Last post by iain
25 Jun 2009, 18:59
merc penta and front stud question

Last post by BLUG « 24 Jun 2009, 21:37
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by BLUG » 24 Jun 2009, 14:08

hi i have a set of merc pentas with 205/65 15 s for the rear and 205 60 15 for the front,has anyione fitted these wheels to an early wedge, i want to...

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Last post by BLUG
24 Jun 2009, 21:37
Wheel hup nut

Last post by syncrosimon « 23 Jun 2009, 22:24
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by the jig » 22 Jun 2009, 14:00

Anyone have any idea what size socket i need for the wheel hub nut on the rear of an early westfalia, ive got to take it of to put some longer studs...

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Last post by syncrosimon
23 Jun 2009, 22:24
Merc Alloys on lowered bus

Last post by jamesc76 « 21 Jun 2009, 14:44
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by MrDenis » 17 May 2009, 21:02

I'm about to get a set of Mercedes Alloys, 7X16 ET37 5/112 PCD.

Will these go straight on my bus even if it's had a 60mm lowering?

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Last post by jamesc76
21 Jun 2009, 14:44
Sandblasting Wheels

Last post by kevtherev « 19 Jun 2009, 14:35
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by Seamus » 18 Jun 2009, 19:36

Ok, next question - anyone know of a good sandblasting company in Sussex and how much do you reckon it will be for 5 steel wheels to be blasted...

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Last post by kevtherev
19 Jun 2009, 14:35
Noisy front wheel & clattering steering

Last post by toomanytoys « 19 Jun 2009, 12:39
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by Strawhead » 18 Jun 2009, 20:22

Fairly new to owning a T25, we have got a viking and have had it since February. recently we have got a nasty ticking noise from the front off side...

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Last post by toomanytoys
19 Jun 2009, 12:39
Porsche Adapters- best place to source them

Last post by Simon Baxter « 15 Jun 2009, 21:51
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by yellowbus » 17 May 2009, 22:19
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as the subject title sayd really got a set of porsche boxters wheels and want to know who you'd recommend to get the adapters off or do i just hit up...
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Last post by Simon Baxter
15 Jun 2009, 21:51
Porsche wheel adapter dimensions

Last post by Simon Baxter « 15 Jun 2009, 21:49
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by eddbmxdude » 11 Jun 2009, 11:20

Hi guys,

Does anyone know what the dimensions of Porsche wheel adapters are? I want to draw them up and get a set made.
I have done a bit of...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
15 Jun 2009, 21:49
6J Syncro Steel Wheels on my Westy - pix

Last post by andisnewsyncro « 15 Jun 2009, 11:37
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by irishkeet » 15 Jun 2009, 10:15

Hello

Below are some pics of my recently upgraded wheels.
Thans to CJ for sorting me out with the steels :mrgreen:

BEFORE:

NOW:
Much prefer the...

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Last post by andisnewsyncro
15 Jun 2009, 11:37
18 inch alloy wheel fitment help

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 15 Jun 2009, 05:16
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by Rafa77 » 14 Jun 2009, 21:26

Hi ive taken the plunge and bought some 18 inch alloys to give my 1981 viking camper a meaner look.
However, could anyone tell me if I will need to...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
15 Jun 2009, 05:16
alloy help

Last post by posler « 12 Jun 2009, 15:28
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by posler » 02 Jun 2009, 21:28

hi i'm wondering if someone could help me with what type of porsche alloys these are and how much they are worth each? many thanks in advance

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Last post by posler
12 Jun 2009, 15:28
Snow / winter tyres - which ones?

Last post by Mr Bean « 11 Jun 2009, 14:55
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by joshb » 03 Dec 2008, 17:04
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which tyres do people rate?

(I have edited this and deleted my question about snowchains)
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Last post by Mr Bean
11 Jun 2009, 14:55
tyre pressures

Last post by andisnewsyncro « 10 Jun 2009, 12:00
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by keith2874 » 09 Jun 2009, 22:09

Hi All

I'm new here, so Hello!

I've just bought a LLE multivan which has non standard alloys fitted. The tyre sizes are 225/50/16 and 245/45/16 for...

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Last post by andisnewsyncro
10 Jun 2009, 12:00
Audi A4 Alloys

Last post by shepster « 02 Jun 2009, 14:13
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by EuanMac » 31 May 2009, 21:54

Can I fit Audi A4 Alloys to my T25, what are the problems, and how do I go about it? :oops: Thanks.

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Last post by shepster
02 Jun 2009, 14:13
tyre pressure.

Last post by Johny B « 01 Jun 2009, 16:06
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by soulboynumber1 » 01 Jun 2009, 15:39

HI Guys

Just picking some more brains. On the plate at the passenger door it lists 2 tyre pressures for the van. 1 i would presume is the...

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Last post by Johny B
01 Jun 2009, 16:06
emergency!!!

Last post by Mr Bean « 31 May 2009, 13:06
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by weerickyni » 30 May 2009, 12:03

im trying to take off rear screws to put my new alloys on (and therefore longer studs) how do i take the fixed screws out? im in a hurry at the min...

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Last post by Mr Bean
31 May 2009, 13:06
Buying Tyres online

Last post by T-3PO « 31 May 2009, 07:15
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by Daisy » 28 May 2009, 22:20

Hi

Does anybody Know whether it is any cheaper to buy tyres on line or not,if so where from, as i always get the feeling i am being ripped off when...

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Last post by T-3PO
31 May 2009, 07:15
Porsche Wheels on T25

Last post by jason k « 26 May 2009, 07:19
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by pipkim » 25 May 2009, 22:49

Hey all

What are the best size porsche wheels to fit on a t25? I have looked in the forum but cant find anything ... I am probably being thick. The...

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Last post by jason k
26 May 2009, 07:19
Mercedes wheel load rating, a definitive answer?

Last post by andisnewsyncro « 25 May 2009, 09:55
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by andisnewsyncro » 21 May 2009, 18:05

Having spent many an hour trawling for more specific info on the load ratings for Mercedes wheels, from here to the depths of t'internet and back,...

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25 May 2009, 09:55
Tyres

Last post by bigherb « 22 May 2009, 20:46
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by Dartmoor » 22 May 2009, 19:05

Can anyone tell me the correct pressure settings for front and back tyres? 2 litre Cu Aircooled, Westfalia pop top.

Many thanks

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22 May 2009, 20:46

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