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Thank you,
Jay Lefstein.
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On Jul 15, 2010, at 8:16 PM, Shawn Wright <vwdiesels@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> Ok, so I got some EV wheels, 15x6 ET55, which appears to be off a '96+ EV.
> Offset is worse than the earlier ones which are either ET51 or ET45, but the
> price was right. I think 12mm spacer at the front will do (I got 2x1/4" with
> wheels); the rear fit fine on their own with the drum retaining bolts
> removed. The design of the wheel allows 2 threads of the rear nuts to show,
> so about 5-10mm longer studs are needed. At the front, with 12mm spacers
> plus another 5-6mm for thicker wheel seat area means at least 15mm or 20mm
> longer bolts.
> 
> For the centre bore, wheels are 57mm, and I need at least 60mm to clear
> front hub. I've ground the lip off one bearing cap to be flush with the hub
> diameter, so only need 1.5mm or so off the wheels.
> 
> Is this something a dealer might have if I have the right part #? Or the
> wrecker? (does the EV use bolts or studs?) Or a list vendor that can get
> them to me in Victoria within a few days?
> 
> 
> --
> Shawn Wright
> '88 Westy TD