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Subject:Re: Centre bores
From:Bruce Todd <beeceetee@GMAIL.COM>
Date:Wed, 31 Mar 2021 05:19:02 -0700

Thanks Ben,

There are a number of wheels out there with a 72.62 centre bore that line
up with appropriate load rating, ET, and bolt pattern.  I don’t have my van
with me at the moment to see whether 6 additional mm would be too tight to
the bolt holes.

Bruce

On Wednesday, March 31, 2021, Ben T <syncro@gmail.com> wrote:

> Most people use a 2-5/8” bore for convenience’s sake. That’s 66.675 mm.
>
> Is there any particular size you are considering? I have not heard of
> anyone making the bore larger as the Mercedes wheels also came in 66.7 mm.
> I would trust making them bigger than what has been proven by their
> engineers. The bigger that bore, the cozier they will be with the holes for
> the lugbolts/studs.
>
>
> BenT
>
>
> > On Mar 30, 2021, at 5:57 PM, Bruce Todd <beeceetee@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > A wheel question for all...Is there a maximum diameter for the centre
> bore
> > of a Vanagon wheel - in other words, can you size a wheel with a c-bore
> > greater than 66.56mm - and if so what would that maximum diameter be?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Bruce
>

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