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How big is too big? Audi A5 wheels
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Re: How big is too big? Audi A5 wheels
I know it took a while, but thought I should upload a picture of the Audi wheels on the T25 ( as promised ).
Thanks to all that gave feedback to my questions.
Thanks to all that gave feedback to my questions.
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Re: How big is too big? Audi A5 wheels
VW Tiguan "San Diego" wheels come in a very T3 friendly 6.5" x 16" ET33, only the centre bore needs opening up and they have a "nose" in the middle to cover the hub nut, so the centre caps fit.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=300337" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
These wheels are starting to appear on uk eblag now
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=300337" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
These wheels are starting to appear on uk eblag now
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Re: How big is too big? Audi A5 wheels
silverbullet wrote:VW Tiguan "San Diego" wheels come in a very T3 friendly 6.5" x 16" ET33, only the centre bore needs opening up and they have a "nose" in the middle to cover the hub nut, so the centre caps fit.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=300337" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
These wheels are starting to appear on uk eblag now
Evening Silver bullet.
The centre cap is the only bit that's wrong with these wheels - they won't fit over the grease caps.
The wheels fit straight on though, don't need boring out, the side door opens and they are also ET28 offset.
I didn't even need longer studs on the back...
I'm quite chuffed with them - well worth the research for fitment etc too.
( Although the side door opens damn close the the back wheel when I slide it open, so I'm glad I didn't go any wider. )
When I change them however, I may look at the wheels you recommend here.
If you do get some fitted on your van, post a picture will you?
Cheers.
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Been offered a set of tese for £500 with tyres... https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/ ... 0061a049b6
Still cant decide if 18x8.5 is too big; I always said i'd stick with smaller, but it may look cool? whats you thoughts?
Still cant decide if 18x8.5 is too big; I always said i'd stick with smaller, but it may look cool? whats you thoughts?
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What is the load rating.
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Specs that I can find are: 8.5J x 18 H2 ET 29
Im not sure what the load rating would be and how to find out?
Im not sure what the load rating would be and how to find out?
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Re: How big is too big? Audi A5 wheels
Load rating on the tyres. Something like 93V after the size.Smosh wrote:Specs that I can find are: 8.5J x 18 H2 ET 29
Im not sure what the load rating would be and how to find out?
A5 wheels will be plenty strong enough for the van. GVW of an A5 can be 2.4t, compared to the 2.5t of our vans.
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