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| posted on April 10th, 2009 at 06:20 PM |
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What wheels fit my bay?
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I've been searching for some 15"+ rims for my bay for ages. I know what rims PCD wise are compatible, but not offset.
I've noticed some Mercedes Benz Vito rims appearing recently. They have 112mm PCD, but I have no idea if their offset is compatible.
I'd appreciate some advice from someone a bit more knowledgeable on this? Thanks.
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Vehicle: 1975 Special order delivery walkthrough panel based LCA pop-top camper. Motor: Nippon 1.8L Single port Wasserboxer, Transmission: 3 rib 002.
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| posted on April 15th, 2009 at 06:18 PM |
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Oh well. I bought them. We'll have to find out!
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| posted on April 15th, 2009 at 07:40 PM |
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Is it lowered?? that will also be a big factor in regards to offset.
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| posted on April 16th, 2009 at 07:41 AM |
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Nope. Not lowered. I kind of want to do the opposite.
Right now it's stock height, or near enough anyway. I doubt there are many that are bang on stock anymore.
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| posted on April 16th, 2009 at 08:06 AM |
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remember offset goes hand in hand with width
6" 36ET is a good starter
http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp
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| posted on April 16th, 2009 at 01:48 PM |
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That offset calculator is one of the most useful tools I have seen. Thanks for that!
I plugged in figures which are right now a guesstimate, but it seems like it might just work, barely.
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| posted on April 16th, 2009 at 08:57 PM |
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I have a vito and a bay, the vito wheels rub on the bay with 195 60 r16. Offset is a bit odd because of the front wheel drive i think. But in saying
that, the vito offset changed a few years ago I think.....
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| posted on April 16th, 2009 at 09:06 PM |
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The vito ones i got hold of are the r15 steelies, so it could be different.
How did you test the wheels? Did you have to bore the stud holes, or is it just tire size issues you are talking about?
Just trying to understand all this new info.
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| posted on April 27th, 2009 at 09:23 AM |
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Well, Ibrought them home yesterday. 5.5" wide, 15" 60ET. Looks like they even have 14mm stud holes. I have my bay up on ramps right now so I
can't check for fit. Expecting no major issues up front, and possible rubbing up back.
I realise I'll probably need different nuts but I don't plan on driving it anywhere with these. Just a test fit to see if they are viable.
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| posted on April 27th, 2009 at 09:35 AM |
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get em on, get a pic, and get it on here.. 
interested to see what they look like on your bay..
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| posted on May 2nd, 2009 at 08:45 PM |
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Finally took it off the ramps to chuck a couple of wheels on to test fit. Here's the pics. I have _much_ larger versions available if they are
wanted.
There looks to be about 1cm of clearance between the sidewall and the spring plate. I had to remove the brake drum retainer bolts to fit the wheel.
It gives the vehicle a slightly narrower track unfortunately, but hey it's all good if I can use 15" rims. Later I want to get some with a more
useful offset that will clear the springplate cap so I can be a bit silly 
The VW wheel nuts seem to be a pretty good match as they both seem to have a ball style taper, but I can't say for sure. Not my area.
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| posted on May 3rd, 2009 at 02:48 PM |
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Just checked the front. On full lock the tyre rubs against the suspension.
By the way, the wheel nuts do up nicely. They sit about as far screwed up as OEM wheels.
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Vehicle: 1975 Special order delivery walkthrough panel based LCA pop-top camper. Motor: Nippon 1.8L Single port Wasserboxer, Transmission: 3 rib 002.
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| posted on May 4th, 2009 at 05:14 PM |
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you might find as i did that 35-40 mm ET is ideal especially on the rear you can squeeze 245s with equal clearance from springplate and body. front is
hard to get anything bigger than 225s under without rubbing on lock unless you lift it
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| posted on May 4th, 2009 at 08:00 PM |
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I bought the same set for my 74 kombi and never thought about the offset
and the rear wheels just rub on the springplates theyre 215's and the front wont allow full lock even with only 195's on there
as they said you need an et of 35-40
oh you live and learn!
anyone want to buy a cheap set of merc rims?
marcel
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