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Re: [T3] Question on wheel trim rings


> I recall that there are actually VW part numbers stamped on them
somewhere. I think some of mine have 311 numbers and some have 113 (or 111)
numbers. I wonder if the ones with the rubber inserts are the 311s. I assume
that the differences between the 2 types would have been a slightly
different shape to accommodate the different wheel offsets.
>
At least on the pe-66 rims, the Type 3 rim has a different profile so Type 1
trim rings don't sit flat on the wheel.

> A look at the microfilm shows 2 versions: one up thru 65 (5-bolt) and a
second for 66-69 (4-bolt.) The drawing of the early one shows narrower
slots, and this one is displayed over a wheel that has NO slots. Sound
familiar to anyone?
>
'64 to '65 used a no-slot "smoothie" rim.  Well, not real early '64s,
although VW might have just been using up their stock.

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Everett Barnes
Phoenix, AZ


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