Re: [T3] T3 vs. T1 wheels

["Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 28 May 2004, at 2:44, Russ Wolfe wrote:

> On Fri, 2004-05-28 at 02:22, K5Dar@aol.com wrote:
> > It helps but what do you mean by "ET36" & "ET42"?  These things are
> > real rusty or covered with 37 coats of paint so reading any stamping
> > is impossible.
> > 
> If you can't get the numbers off the areas where the hub-cap engages
> the wheel, then you can measure it with a straight edge off the back
> of the wheel to where the wheel contacts the brake drum/rotor when it
> is mounted.

You can identify wheels with type 3 offset with only a straightedge, 
about 18" long. Remove the hubcap and place the straightedge 
against the circular rim around the lug bolts. Then slide the 
straightedge outwards until the end hits the rim.

On type 3 wheels, the straightedge will intersect the rim in the 
region where the wheel weights would sit. 

On beetle wheels the straightedge hits much further inboard.

-
Jim Adney
Madison, WI USA

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