Fitting calibre vintage wheels
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Fitting calibre vintage wheels
Hi folks, was wondering if anyone could give me some advice. Looking to get some calibre vintage alloys in 17" to fit to my 1982 transporter. I have contacted different wheel companies and had mixed responses. One firm said they would not fit on and they don't stock them, also that they could fit with adjustment but wouldn't be safe. Another company said they have them and they would fit. I have seen the wheels on t25s before but read something about them being used with spacers or something. Any help would be much appreciated.
Also I plan to drop the van by 50mm or so at the same time, and would the tyres I choose make a difference at All. Thank you
Also I plan to drop the van by 50mm or so at the same time, and would the tyres I choose make a difference at All. Thank you
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Re: Fitting calibre vintage wheels
Any input guys? Heart set on these alloys and need to know what of any alterations need to be made to get them to fit right. :s
Re: Fitting calibre vintage wheels
What ET are they.?
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Re: Fitting calibre vintage wheels
I believe that they're 35. But I'd be happy getting a different size wheel or ones that look very similar. :s
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Re: Fitting calibre vintage wheels
i have had them on for a few years 8 & 9 x 18 et35 i am running thin spacers but have non standard brakes
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Re: Fitting calibre vintage wheels
Awesome, any chance of posting a picture? And did you need to make changes to hub or bolts etc?
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Re: Fitting calibre vintage wheels
If you go from steel to Alloy you will need longer studs due to the extra thickness of the lug nut seat.
you also need to know if they are radiused seats or taper.
you also need to know if the hub grease cap will fitt in the centre bore hole. (details in wiki)
you also need to know if the lug holes are the correct diameter.
you also need to know if they are radiused seats or taper.
you also need to know if the hub grease cap will fitt in the centre bore hole. (details in wiki)
you also need to know if the lug holes are the correct diameter.
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Re: Fitting calibre vintage wheels
Are they suitable for the load. Surely this is the most important question.
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