Kombi Twin Cab

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1,086 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 10 May 2004, 3:46 pm

#172065

Hi Guys,

I've just recently purchased a Kombi Twin Cab to carry my magazines around in and am looking to put a new set of wheels on it.

Presently it has an old set of 14" Ford Globe Mag wheels, but the offset is wrong. I've had Kimm from Indian Automotive in Sydney do a nice lowering job for me, and the Globe wheels sit too close to the rear guards for comfort.

Chris from Volkspower has some nice BRM5's that might do the trick, and he suggested I post on the forum and ask for any opinions on these wheels if someone else has used them on a lowered bus. I'm looking for an offset of 35mm, and no greater than 37mm.

Cheers
Craig Hughes
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lobus Wolfsburg Wizard

618 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 10 May 2004, 6:15 pm

#172118

do you have the "wide 5 " stud pattern or the later pattern?
you might get away with putting thinner tyres on the wheels like 185s. Ive got 195s on my bus and they dont hit the inside of the guards. only one small catch and that is they have to be flat to fit ON..so side of road tyre changes are gunna be a headache..i'm gunna put skinnier tyres on whe these wear out (not long) maybe on 15" wheels as well. i think that is what kimm has done, he has 16s and low low profile tyres so they will go in and out of the wheel well.
when are we gunna see some pics of the lotwin? soon i hope

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1,086 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 11 May 2004, 9:39 pm

#172786

Here is a picture of my latest acquisition.

Owner was Darryl Whitelaw from Melbourne. It's a credit to him. He kept it in good condition. Everything is there.

Thanks for the input on wheels. I here Mercedes rims are also a consideration.

Cheers
Craig Hughes
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MickH Hairy Gutted Sloth

3,389 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 11 May 2004, 9:43 pm

#172791

I have Merc mags (alloy) on mine and have 205/65/15 tyres all round. I don't have issues with the fitment at all but also have the standard ride hight. I had 600kg of dirt in it on the weekend and the tyres did not touch the guards on the rear. Made the steering nice and light!!!:thumb

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1,086 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 11 May 2004, 9:46 pm

#172794

Picture yet??

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modulus Veteran Volks Folk

2,009 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 11 May 2004, 9:50 pm

#172797

VWMA Editor wrote:... too close to the rear guards for comfort....
... I'm looking for an offset of 35mm, and no greater than 37mm.
...

Hi Craig, you might actually need a *larger* offset rather than smaller, bearing in mind that the offset offsets the wheel inward, away from the guard...standard wheel offset is 38 mm.

This link might help:
http://www.aussiekombicampers.com/projects_bbw.shtml

hth

Peter Hill
1975 Type 2 Double Cab
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MickH Hairy Gutted Sloth

3,389 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 11 May 2004, 10:05 pm

#172806

Merc rims..............like the colour of your bus...maybe their related???:thumb:thumb

[Edited on 11-5-2004 by Mick H]

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1,086 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 11 May 2004, 10:13 pm

#172812

I notice your bus has the sliding rear windows for the passengers.

Are these hard to find?

Me thinks I'll be needing them for summer in Brisbane.

Those merc rims you have fitted were ones that I looked at the other day. They may possibly do the trick.

MickH Hairy Gutted Sloth

3,389 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 11 May 2004, 10:24 pm

#172818

Nah...the rear side windows are pivot windows,as are the front 1/4 windows. They dont get much use as I run the aircon all the time!!!! Sorry....just bragging!!

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Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 11 May 2004, 10:29 pm

#172826

These are what you want :kiss

16 x 7 beatiful fit all round no scrubing

Brad
Why copy when you can own an original ?
Meyers Manx Australia

Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 11 May 2004, 10:31 pm

#172831

you may have a/c but your mags are ugly :repuke

Brad
Why copy when you can own an original ?
Meyers Manx Australia

MickH Hairy Gutted Sloth

3,389 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 11 May 2004, 10:34 pm

#172834

Buggy Brad wrote:you may have a/c but your mags are ugly :repuke

NOW NOW BRADLEY....no need to be nasty:kiss At least it's COOL inside!!

[Edited on 11-5-2004 by Mick H]

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Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 11 May 2004, 10:57 pm

#172852

hehe .. yes you are correct But now I have solved the eternal question of aftermarket a/c in a bay I am happy as I too will soon have access to an A/C and heated bay window kombi :kiss

Brad
Why copy when you can own an original ?
Meyers Manx Australia

tonyg Seriously Crusin Dubber

174 posts · joined Oct 2003 · 12 May 2004, 7:37 am

#172894

I reckon the wheels look OK.
Brad, how did you sort out the air con? what system didja go with?
Thanx,
tony g

they took me away haha, hope the medication works

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1,086 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 12 May 2004, 8:01 am

#172897

Hi Brad,

Not having much luck with the link you posted.

I copy and paste, but get an error message, on both links?

And aircon I hear?

What pray tell do I need to do to join the icy league?

Craig

lobus Wolfsburg Wizard

618 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 12 May 2004, 6:04 pm

#173084

Craig, you have a u2u...David

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