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Allanw
Vanorak SYCOPHANTIC TRAINEE WELSHMAN Joined: 21 Mar 10 Location: New Zealand Status: Offline Points: 1211 |
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Posted: 23 Mar 10 at 02:25 |
OK, I REALLY like the wheels Shapey has on his van.
The problem I have, is I cannot use spacers, without having a Mod cert (again - I already did it for my EJ25).
I would like 15" or 16", not too fussed on width, but the need to bolt on with a suitable offset.
I have a 1984 T3 Kombi, 2wd. I have a set of 30mm Caravelle type -30mm springs for the front.
Can anyone tell me a steel wheel (probably mercedes I guess) that I can bolt straight on without spacers??? Do you know what models they fit? I can hunt around at wreckers yards to find them locally :-)
Thank you for any info you can give me - I have spent a long time trying to find something suitable, but have had no luck so far!
Cheers!
Allan, (New Zealand)
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jason k
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if you can find em syncro 16 inch vw wheels maybe?
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Allanw
Vanorak SYCOPHANTIC TRAINEE WELSHMAN Joined: 21 Mar 10 Location: New Zealand Status: Offline Points: 1211 |
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Cheers for the reply, but here in New Zealand the T3 was never officially imported, and I have only ever seen 3 syncros... none of them 16's!
Hopefully someones knows of something else, and hopefully I can find it here Thank you! Allan. |
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james72
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Mercedes E CLASS 7x16 with a 31et will bolt on, part no A2034001602
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Allanw
Vanorak SYCOPHANTIC TRAINEE WELSHMAN Joined: 21 Mar 10 Location: New Zealand Status: Offline Points: 1211 |
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Sorry james: Thanks a LOT! I didn't realise I never replied to this thread... SORRY. I got the info though :-) I ended up ordering a new set... from Singapore! DON"T tell my wife - they cost a small fortune, but no friehgt, as Mercedes NZ ships them in with their next order :-) I can't wait! Now does anyone know if the VW steel bolts/lugs fit the Merc 12mm seats, after I drill them out to 14mm?? There seems to be conflicting info on the web. Some have done it, some say don't do it. Some say it doesn't fit, some says it does fit! Cheers all! Allan. |
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wigster
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hi al,
yup, I bolted a set of merc 7x16 et31's straight up to my 88velle, no drilling, no spacers everything just great, even when she's lowered with brickwerks avo -70's
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Allanw
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Cheers Wigster!
Don't suppose you have a pic? I'm still waiting for mine to arrive! Allan. |
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wigster
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yup, giv me your e-mail and I'll send you one
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pug powered 1.9tdi t3 velle
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Wigster,
Could you send that piccy to me please aswell. What front tyres are you running? How does the steering feel? Thanks, Stuart |
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