Alloys, up to the job??

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Alloys, up to the job??

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I've seen quite a few people with various types of non vw alloys on their buses, like boxter wheels & similar but how can you tell if there man enough for the job.
I'd like to change mine for something else, so should I be overly concerned about the weight...

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vwaddict wrote:I've seen quite a few people with various types of non vw alloys on their buses, like boxter wheels & similar but how can you tell if there man enough for the job.
I'd like to change mine for something else, so should I be overly concerned about the weight...

My bus has a reimo interior with a leisure drive roof.

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Its a valid concern, a lot of people use wheels from mercs and the bigger Audi's. Ive never been sure about Porches, they are hardly the heavy car, but equally I havent heard of them failing?
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I've seen some " borbet " alloys I quite like the look of they've a good ET & not too big......but there not the usual borbet's people use on their t25s
I'm interested to know whats everyone's views.
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You may need to extend the sliding door hinge should you want to fit wider wheels.
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vwaddict wrote:I've seen quite a few people with various types of non vw alloys on their buses, like boxter wheels & similar but how can you tell if there man enough for the job.
I'd like to change mine for something else, so should I be overly concerned about the weight...

My bus has a reimo interior with a leisure drive roof.

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I like steelies personally but you might consider the Mercedes Toliman wheel. Good match for these vans, if a little expensive.
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Smosh wrote:
vwaddict wrote:I've seen quite a few people with various types of non vw alloys on their buses, like boxter wheels & similar but how can you tell if there man enough for the job.
I'd like to change mine for something else, so should I be overly concerned about the weight...

My bus has a reimo interior with a leisure drive roof.

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Its a valid concern, a lot of people use wheels from mercs and the bigger Audi's. Ive never been sure about Porches, they are hardly the heavy car, but equally I havent heard of them failing?
Indeed
4x4 mercs are heavy and the rims are tough with known load limits.
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