06-14-2021, 10:40 AM
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My F250 has the spare wheel rim different than the others. Didn't know that was a thing.
I didn't see a lot of rust.
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06-14-2021, 12:29 PM
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I forget what they are called, but I have seen spare tires that are the standard width, but narrower.
It seems like I always have donuts.
Are those space-saving spares?
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06-14-2021, 02:04 PM
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I am only concerned about this since I found out my Marathon/Baja Bug/Jubilee wheels are by Lemmerz:
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E.6 - Wheels - SEBeetles.com
E.6 - Wheels - SEBeetles.com
The ET of standard wheels depended on the model year. 4.5J x15 Lemmerz wheels had an ET of 34mm until model year 1973 and an ET of 41mm in model years 1974 to 1977. All Volkswagen and Lemmerz wheels are stamped with information by several stampings found variously on the wheel which usually include size, date of production (mm/yy), ET, and ...
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06-14-2021, 07:52 PM
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I like this a lot. I picked this thread because it has a Golf VR6 engine and transmission.
....and I've though about adding a bumper under-rider to support a front diverter like that.
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06-17-2021, 07:08 PM
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I like this a lot. I picked this thread because it has a Golf VR6 engine and transmission.
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I'd rather keep it rear-engined instead of mid-engined. A rear seat would still be useful. |
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06-17-2021, 07:52 PM
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Not if the driver is six foot three (~190cm).
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06-17-2021, 10:30 PM
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Not if the driver is six foot three (~190cm).
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That space could still be used, even if ultimately restricted to carry a kid or a small dog  |
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07-01-2021, 11:28 PM
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07-02-2021, 02:17 AM
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07-02-2021, 01:12 PM
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One wonders about the highly polished and waxed body paint when they can't be bothered to paint or clean the front wheels.
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