Winter wheel and tyre packages?

[Tarquers]

Just realised that the upcoming trip to Poland next week means winter tyres are a legal requirement for Germany. Any suggestions where I can buy a set of (cheap) wheels and tyres rather than having to change a set of tyres off the rims each time I change over?

 

[westfalia]

16'' steel wheels from ebay ?

 

[Jay20cali]

As above
That’s your only cheap opinion !
17”steels and winter tyres are not cheap.

 

[California7]

16'' steel wheels from ebay ?

can you fit 16" wheels on the 180? I know you can't on the 204...

 

[Loz]

Tyremen in Hull deliver complete winter wheel/tyre sets to your door.

 

[westfalia]

can you fit 16" wheels on the 180? I know you can't on the 204...

Good point.
I´m not sure about that, depends on the brakes doesn´t it.

 

[WelshGas]

Just realised that the upcoming trip to Poland next week means winter tyres are a legal requirement for Germany. Any suggestions where I can buy a set of (cheap) wheels and tyres rather than having to change a set of tyres off the rims each time I change over?

16'' steel wheels from ebay ?

As above
That’s your only cheap opinion !
17”steels and winter tyres are not cheap.

180 SE has a minimum wheel size of 17”. Don’t forget the Spare.

 

[Jay20cali]

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Good point.
I´m not sure about that, depends on the brakes doesn´t it.

Nope they won’t fit on a 180

 

[westfalia]

N

Nope they won’t fit on a 180

Scrap that idea then.

 

[Jay20cali]

Yep your right
It didn’t say it was a 180 until after our reply’s
So it’s 17s the expensive ones

 

[Tarquers]

I need 16 inch, some decent rims on eBay so may work out nicely

 

[Jay20cali]

I need 16 inch, some decent rims on eBay so may work out nicely[/QUOTE
Is it not a 180 then?

 

[WelshGas]

I need 16 inch, some decent rims on eBay so may work out nicely

So you don’t have a 180 SE as your information states?

 

[Jay20cali]

Confused now

 

[bigmac77]

Do you think anyone will have any winter tyres in stock with less than a week until your trip?

 

[tim downes]

Just realised that the upcoming trip to Poland next week means winter tyres are a legal requirement for Germany. Any suggestions where I can buy a set of (cheap) wheels and tyres rather than having to change a set of tyres off the rims each time I change over?

You could look at some Range Rover wheels - obviously you need the right size tyres and the right bolts but I bought s set of wheels for £80 and they are great - look better than steels or Vw wheels


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[westfalia]

You could look at some Range Rover wheels - obviously you need the right size tyres and the right bolts but I bought s set of wheels for £80 and they are great - look better than steels or Vw wheels View attachment 30550


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Do they go straight on ? Is it only the different nuts needed ?
I thought it was a bigger job to get them on.

 

[tim downes]

Do they go straight on ? Is it only the different nuts needed ?
I thought it was a bigger job to get them on.

Just different bolts and a set of spigots - which all come as a set on ebay (black or silver) just take those along to the tyre fitters and they go straight on - there’s lots of options on tyre sizes which I can help you with if you would like - where are you based ? Tim


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[2into1]

This thread shows the route I got mine (post 68) https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/threads/steel-wheels-full-time.13220/page-4

It shows the link to this thread on the T4 forum to a guy that supplys them. All the talk is of 'All seasons' but mine came with full winters. He told me that's alll he can get at the moment. It's worth contacting him to see what he's got. They come straight off new vans arriving in UK http://www.vwt4forum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=13892&page=10

 

[westfalia]

Just different bolts and a set of spigots - which all come as a set on ebay (black or silver) just take those along to the tyre fitters and they go straight on - there’s lots of options on tyre sizes which I can help you with if you would like - where are you based ? Tim


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Thanks for the info.
I´m not looking for a set of RR wheels.
I´m in germany, they´ve got rules here so it probably
wouldn´t be allowed.

 

[tim downes]

Thanks for the info.
I´m not looking for a set of RR wheels.
I´m in germany, they´ve got rules here so it probably
wouldn´t be allowed.

Ok no problem - good luck with what you do Tim


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[AlanC]

can you fit 16" wheels on the 180? I know you can't on the 204...

No you can’t. The discs on the front are larger and a 16inch rim will not fit.
Has to be 17 inch rims only.

Alan

 

[WelshGas]

Thanks for the info.
I´m not looking for a set of RR wheels.
I´m in germany, they´ve got rules here so it probably
wouldn´t be allowed.

Wish they had similar rules here.

 

[B J G]

Wish they had similar rules here.

Assure you you wouldn't. Everything has to remain as factory spec unless you go to the expense of getting specific approval.

 

[WelshGas]

Assure you you wouldn't. Everything has to remain as factory spec unless you go to the expense of getting specific approval.

Exactly. No EGR / DPF removals, Suspension changes without certification, Wheel size changes without certification etc: etc: