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Re: Tire wear
Miramonti, John
Sorry, but what vehicle is this on? (year/Model)
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From: toymasters2002 <sukitoby@...> [mailto:sukitoby@...] Sent: Wednesday, December 18, 2002 8:33 AM To: ev_update@... Subject: [ev_update] Re: Tire wear for the newbies (I had posted this several years ago) I put on Sears Michelin XCX size 215 R75 15 on the car Many things accrued 1) increased ground clearance - I can now remove belly pan, and change oil and filter WITHOUT using jack stands 2) gas mileage increased about 4% - will pay for the tires eventually 3) ride is much better since they run at 35 PSI instead of the 55 psi of t he old cement donuts that came iwth the car 4) load rating is greater than previous tiers 5) they are quieter 6) so far have logged 40K and wear is less than 1/2 7) for you guys with the 16" wheels - i dont know if they come in theat size but i think they do 8) and no I have never hit the fender well, or the horn even lock to lock 9) the ONLY drawback is that you cant put chains on the back anymore however since I pass people going up hill in the snow who are slipping all over the place this doesnt seem to be a problem for me. To unsubscribe from this group, send a message to mailto:ev_update-unsubscribe@... Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to |
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Re: Tire wear
toymasters2002 <[email protected]>
for the newbies (I had posted this several years ago)
I put on Sears Michelin XCX size 215 R75 15 on the car Many things accrued 1) increased ground clearance - I can now remove belly pan, and change oil and filter WITHOUT using jack stands 2) gas mileage increased about 4% - will pay for the tires eventually 3) ride is much better since they run at 35 PSI instead of the 55 psi of t he old cement donuts that came iwth the car 4) load rating is greater than previous tiers 5) they are quieter 6) so far have logged 40K and wear is less than 1/2 7) for you guys with the 16" wheels - i dont know if they come in theat size but i think they do 8) and no I have never hit the fender well, or the horn even lock to lock 9) the ONLY drawback is that you cant put chains on the back anymore however since I pass people going up hill in the snow who are slipping all over the place this doesnt seem to be a problem for me. |
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Re: Tire wear
B. Nostrand
Currently have 16's on the ev. No room to increase tire size. Thank you for the information and thread. rbury
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From: Sea2river@... To: ev_update@... Sent: Wednesday, December 18, 2002 4:58 AM Subject: Re: [ev_update] Tire wear In a message dated 12/18/2002 12:07:09 AM Eastern Standard Time, spdbp@... writes: > I'm sorry. Did you say the height (ground clearance) of my ev is adjustable? > Is there a thread in this group on that subject? thank you...rbury The front end can be adjusted with a nut on the torsion bar. There are two torsion bars, one on each side. Adjusting to specifications is supposed to be the first step in an alignment. Check archives under "Alignment." If you are looking to increase ground clearance, the easiest choice is to increase tire size. Bob Williams Severna Park, MD Ex-1993 Weekender Now 2001 Weekender p VIN WV2NB47031H104628 To unsubscribe from this group, send a message to mailto:ev_update-unsubscribe@... Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. |
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Re: Tire wear
In a message dated 12/18/2002 12:07:09 AM Eastern Standard Time,
spdbp@... writes: I'm sorry. Did you say the height (ground clearance) of my ev is adjustable?The front end can be adjusted with a nut on the torsion bar. There are two torsion bars, one on each side. Adjusting to specifications is supposed to be the first step in an alignment. Check archives under "Alignment." If you are looking to increase ground clearance, the easiest choice is to increase tire size. Bob Williams Severna Park, MD Ex-1993 Weekender Now 2001 Weekender p VIN WV2NB47031H104628 |
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Re: Rims for 99 EVC
Michael G. McCarthy
Not all VW and Audi are the same. Many Audi are 17mm, not 19mm and that
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means a different size ball too. The ball must match the socket, especially on alloys. The length must be correct too. Don't assume, measure. Steve, the lug nuts are the same for the '01 - steel wheels and alloys. |
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Re: What came standard with a 2002 MV?
also, if the dealer is brain dead about the key, if you give them the
vin #, they can order you a new pre cut key to fit the van. this will be just the top part, then they have to order the bottom half( the programable part) then program ALL keys at once to your van. ChRiStOpHeR e LiNdEnBeRg rsibeetle@... t4bus_boy@... Club H2O (???) die h2o l?sung ?the water solution? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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Re: Tire wear
B. Nostrand
I'm sorry. Did you say the height (ground clearance) of my ev is adjustable? Is there a thread in this group on that subject? thank you...rbury
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From: Sea2river@... To: ev_update@... Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2002 7:01 PM Subject: Re: [ev_update] Tire wear In a message dated 12/17/2002 3:27:04 PM Eastern Standard Time, bzimm8@... writes: > Thanks for the reminder, wear pattern is mostly on the outside edge > of the tread although the entire tread pattern is wearing faster than > on the right side. > That wear pattern is a sign of improper camber or toe. Since the wear is most noticeable in the rear, I would look closely at the rear toe which is the only thing adjustable on the rear of your 2000 EVC. (I have sent the page of the Bentley Manual which deals with adjusting the rear toe.) But I would go for a full alignment which includes checking the height of the front end first. (Archives have ample information on the difficulties experienced by many EV owners to get the local dealer to set the height or even to get him to acknowledge that the height can be adjusted.) Regards, Bob Williams Severna Park, MD Ex-1993 Weekender Now 2001 Weekender p VIN WV2NB47031H104628 Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ADVERTISEMENT To unsubscribe from this group, send a message to mailto:ev_update-unsubscribe@... Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. |
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Re: Rims for 99 EVC
Steve, the lug nuts are the same for the '01 - steel wheels and alloys.
i also used the same when i went 18's from a Saab. if they fit they'll be fine. VW / Audi should be the same, and yes, both 19mm and 5 x 112mm bolt pattern. no need for bolts unless you get an aftermarket brand like TSW, etc. ChRiStOpHeR e LiNdEnBeRg rsibeetle@... t4bus_boy@... Club H2O (???) die h2o l?sung ?the water solution? |
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Re: Tires & Warranties on Eurovans
that's why you buy tires from a tire place, goodyear, sears,
etc.....when they mount them they'll ask. Do you want the road hazard for 15. per tire or whatever they feel like charging that day. ChRiStOpHeR e LiNdEnBeRg rsibeetle@... t4bus_boy@... Club H2O (???) die h2o l?sung ?the water solution? |
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Re: Rims for 99 EVC
Michael G. McCarthy
Steve, investigate this matter carefully. I also opted for Audi wheels and
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discovered it's difficult to find the correct 17mm ball-type seat that's LONG enough (35mm). When I searched for bolts I found 17mm ball-types that were 27mm long (fits stock Audi) and 19mm ball-typed that were 35mm long (fits stock EV) but I could not find 17mm ball-types that were 35mm long (to fit Audi wheels on the EV). I ended up finding 17mm ball-type seats that were 45mm long on eBay (for use with low-riders that use thick spacers for extra wide tracks) and then I manually hacksawed 10mm off of each bolt. It was pretty tedious. (BTW, the short 27mm Audi bolts WILL mount on the EV, but only FOUR threads catch. The bolts really need to be 35mm long.)
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Re: Porsche T4
--- In ev_update@..., "t4mv <t4mv@y...>" <t4mv@y...>
wrote: OK, not quite as sexy as a TDI in a T4, but, I won't complain ifThat was fun! I was wondering how they were getting the rear end to step out like that around corners... It's like a Vanagon with serious power! Az |
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Re: Need RF headlight and turn signal
jeff_westy <[email protected]>
May want to check out ep.com. There's an ad for a guy parting out
EVs. Jeff --- In ev_update@..., "Thomas Isom <thomas_isom@y...>" <thomas_isom@y...> wrote: I am looking for a right front headlight and turn signal formy '93 EV. I lost the right front turn signal on the freeway on Saturdayto not being water tight. I also need the holder for the turn signalThe flanges broke off and got lost with the turn signal. (I droveback and forth on a stretch of the freeway at midnight in a wind stormturn signals or some clear Euro-style ones (I bought those too, butlost the right-side one). The clear Euro-style ones look good and Ilike the little turn signal bulge, but the reflector kind are theproper equipment for the U.S. and might possibly add some very slightmargin of safety (?). European automotive lighting is very good, but Ido think the U.S.-required side reflectors and side marker lights areconditions.) frame? Any turn signals? Thanks. |
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Re: Rims for 99 EVC
Michael G. McCarthy
Steve, what have you got for lug bolts for those wheels?
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Re: Tires
bzimm8 wrote:
I have a problem with my 2000 EVC left tires wearing faster than theThe suggestions others made about alignment and driving style are of course the first things to check. But here's another possibility. The 2002 MV I just bought has Dunlop "SP Winter Sport M2" M+S tires, size 205/60R16C. They have a prominent arrow (about 2" long) that says "Direction of Rotation". Why do they have a preferred direction of rotation? And would they wear out faster if rotated backwards? -- Lee A. Hart Ring the bells that still can ring 814 8th Ave. N. Forget your perfect offering Sartell, MN 56377 USA There is a crack in everything leeahart_at_earthlink.net That's how the light gets in - Leonard Cohen |
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Rims for 99 EVC
Edward Bevan
Dear Listers,
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Just got a set of snows for my 99 EVC. Just wondering if anyone knows where to get a set of steel rims at a reasonable price? The place I got the tires from had rims listed, but they were OOS. Also, can I use any steel rim made for an EV with the correct bolt pattern, or does it, like the tires, need to have a more heavy duty load range rating? BTW, in case anyone is interested, I got the tires, 205/65R15C 102/100Q Nokian Hakkapeliitta CQs, at "etires.com". Truly EAB On Friday, December 6, 2002, at 06:10 PM, noneofyour damnbusiness wrote:
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Re: Carrier bag over cab on EVC 2000?
Wayne <[email protected]>
Another good source for drybags is Northwest River Supplies at
I use a couple of their heavy duty straps to hold the bag to the rack. Good and solid and no leaks at all so far. WS in AK 2001 EVC --- In ev_update@..., "noneofyour damnbusiness" <Iamthere4Iam@h...> wrote: I'm considering getting one of these for extra stuff on longertrips. They can be carried off, and are waterproof. .htm to fit the small over-cab roof rack of the EVC 2000 Camper? Can't seem |
Lee Hart
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