[aircooled]

I have found a custom wheel manufacturer here in Denver that can make both steel and aluminum wheels for the Touareg.

For reference, the bolt pattern is a 5 x 130

17x7" Canyon Wheel ET 55
18x8" Manhattan Wheel ET 57
19x9" Atheo Wheel ET 60


The question is: If I am bothering to have custom wheels made for offroad, should I go with a bead lock or it is going to be overkill for what the vehicle is capable of?

 

[tiicowesty]

custom wheel mfgr in denver

what is the name of the wheel manufacture in denver

 

[aircooled]

I am withholding that info until I am sure that I can get a quality product and that he can adequately manufacturer the wheel. Once that is done and I am satisfied with the final product I will have pictures, a review and the name!

The wheels are on order and should be done by the end of next week, so you won't have to wait too long.

 

[tiicowesty]

steel wheels

How must are the wheels.

 

[aircooled]

I am getting them at cost, so they will cost more in the end. Until the product is finished and final costs are totaled, I can't say how much retail will be.

 

[Rastahmann]

Beadlocks are overkill for the vehicle. If you want to get them for the looks, go for it, but I highly doubt you will need them.

I've been running the tires on my Jeep (35" BFG Krawler T/As) at 10 psi when I go out in the Jeep. I am putting beadlocks on this week so I can air down to 5-6 psi to get maximum traction, and keep my tires seated on the rims when I'm rock crawling.

Read here to understand what beadlocks are for and why you would need them...

http://www.high-impact.net/wheels/beadlockinformation.htm#Why might I need a beadlock?

John
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2004 Touareg V8-Offroad Grey, 2003 Audi A4 Avant 1.8T-Atlas Grey,
1998 Jeep Wrangler Sport-Chili Pepper Red, 1997 Porsche Carrera 2S-Guardsman Red, 1970 Z28 Camaro-Red/Black

 

[aircooled]

Thanks. Road safety issues and price pushed me away from the bead locks, and instead I am going with the standard steel wheels. I'm giving them a call tomorrow and hopefully they will be done in the next few days!

 

[MountainLord]

Definitely interested in Steel Wheels!

Aircooled,

Thanks for the info. on wheels! I just punctured a pair of Nitto Terra Grapplers on a fairly mellow section of the Lake Como/Blanca Peak trail here in Colorado. While I don't expect to do the hard core sections of this trail with the air suspension and locking diff. it's obvious the TIRES & WHEELS on the TREG are the WEAK LINK!!! I'm now definitely going to swap out the 18/19 inch wheels for 16/17 inch wheels so I can put on BFG ALL-Terrains. Looking forward to info. on this wheel manufacturer and if you're ever looking for an off-roading partner here in CO shoot me an [email protected]

 

[aircooled]

How about joining us for our Colorado Touareg Rally in Less then two weeks in Lake City and Ouray? See here, and feel free to contact me.

http://forums.clubtouareg.com/ftopic1251.html

Of course, if that is such short notice, I will be making more local trip around the Front Range in August.

 

[MountainLord]

Colorado Rally

Saw the rally info. and believe I'm out of town guiding but might be in that area...was planning on contacting you...hope I can get the wheels/tires thing figured out soon...definitely interested in some Front Range Day trips as well...my number is 3 516-0371...

Regards,

Jim C.

 

[aircooled]

I'll try and give you a call tonight.

As for the wheels, bad new, my supplier could not get an ET55 center and expects that it will be at least a month out before we can get a test wheel built with the correct center.

I am still moving forward on this, but obviously, this majorly screwed up my offroad plans for next weeks Colorado Touareg Rally.

I had to go ahead and buy a AT Italia 17" wheel from TireRack so i can have a full size spare. I hope it arrives in time. In the meantime, I will be mounting the Revo's on the stock wheels and will be trying hard not to damage them. :anger:

 

[tiicowesty]

Steel offroad wheels

Aircooled would it be possible to rent your spare from you for a week. My Email adress is [email protected]

 

[aircooled]

Sorry, I am currently using it as I slashed my left front tire on rocks last week. Waiting for the replacement to arrive.

Also, having a fullsize spare is a cost of admission to the offroading experience. You really should pony up and get one for yourself.

Sorry!