{"product_id":"15-steel-wheel-bus-vanagon","title":"15\" Steel Wheel (2WD\/4WD) [Bus\/Vanagon]","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThis very nice quality, heavy-duty steel wheel is made specifically for the Bus \u0026amp; Vanagon platform. It has the correct bolt pattern and offset to mount on your rig without any modifications. No special hardware, wheel spacers, or adaptors are required. Available in black or silver. \u003cem\u003eDoes not include mounting hardware or tires.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease read \"Important Fit Notes\" tab\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• 1971-79 Type II Bus\u003cbr\u003e• 1980-91 2WD Vanagon\u003cbr\u003e• 1986-91 4WD Syncro Vanagon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e• 15\" x 7\"\u003cbr\u003e• Offset: ET25\u003cbr\u003e• Center bore: 67mm\u003cbr\u003e• Made in Asia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting hardware sold separately: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis wheel requires five \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gowesty.com\/products\/conical-seat-wheel-nut?variant=41253121097893\" title=\"Conical Seat Wheel Nuts\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eConical Seat Wheel Nuts.\u003c\/a\u003e If you have a 2WD Vanagon that uses wheel bolts on the front, you will need to purchase our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gowesty.com\/products\/wheel-stud-conversion-kit-2wd-vanagon-eurovan?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=1cf09a5d8\u0026amp;_ss=r\u0026amp;variant=41900881969317\" title=\"Wheel Stud Conversion Kit\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e59mm Threaded Wheel Stud Conversion Kit\u003c\/a\u003e - sold separately.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow compatible with our \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Hubcap Mounting Kit\" href=\"https:\/\/gowesty.com\/products\/hubcap-mounting-hardware-for-single-spare-wheel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHubcap Mounting Kit!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eImportant Fit Notes\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrakes: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlease note that if you have our first generation of bigger brakes these steel wheels will not fit on your vehicle. The first generation can be distinguished by a lack of logo, every generation after that has a logo and\/or are white zinc plated and fit great with these 15” steel wheels.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/8170\/4357\/files\/image003_480x480.jpg?v=1669152055\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTires: \u003c\/strong\u003eThese 15X7 wheels are 1.5” wider than the original steel wheels on your van. Here are some things to consider regarding tire choices:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1971-79 Bus:\u003c\/strong\u003e 215\/65R15 tires will barely fit on the rear of later 1973-79 models that have slightly more flared fender arches than the 1971-72 models and sometimes need the fender flares to be “rolled” for sufficient clearance. If you have a 1971-72 model, or a 1973-79 model and want to play it safe: we recommend a slightly narrower 205\/70R15—it is about the same diameter but about ½\" narrower:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/8170\/4357\/files\/Tire_comparison.png?v=1724094238\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVanagon-Street\/not lifted 2WD and 4WD:\u003c\/strong\u003e We recommend tire size 215\/65R15.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVanagon 2WD off-road\/lifted and 4WD:\u003c\/strong\u003e We recommend a tire size no larger than 215\/75R15.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSyncro off-road:\u003c\/strong\u003e As with many wheel options, fitting a tire larger than 215\/75R15 is possible but may require \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gowesty.myshopify.com\/products\/coil-spring-bundle-syncro?_pos=4\u0026amp;_sid=43b9fa4d6\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003elifting springs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003elengthened trailing arms\u003cspan style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gowesty.myshopify.com\/products\/wheel-spacer-aluminum\"\u003ewheel spacers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e, and\/or body modifications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/strong\u003e: If you have drum brakes in the rear of your van you must remove the set bolts before installing these wheels as the bolt head will interfere with the wheel center. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GoWesty","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":41253989187749,"sku":"GVW-1525-B","price":99.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":41424978575525,"sku":"GVW-1525-S","price":99.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/8170\/4357\/products\/full_4206e2c48a67081615fa4f5fe1266dca.jpg?v=1647288314","url":"https:\/\/gowesty.com\/products\/15-steel-wheel-bus-vanagon","provider":"GoWesty","version":"1.0","type":"link"}