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I think I am very wrong here, so please correct me
My understanding is there is no such this as a 15" VL Hubcap.
Well what happened when you bought a VL V8 Berlina? It had to be optioned with mags or something ??? As the V8's came with rear disc brakes from factory.
Or is needing to goto a 15" rim due to the front discs?
Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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VL turbo hubcaps as they've become known are the VL 15" hubcap
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the 15" was required for the front brakes too. I only just realised the other day that i have a 14" spare tyre in the boot, useless if i get a blown front :S
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Also NA VLs such as BT1s that were upgraded with the larger brakes and 15" wheels may have come with 'turbo' hubcaps.
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Originally Posted by xAsh-
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the 15" was required for the front brakes too. I only just realised the other day that i have a 14" spare tyre in the boot, useless if i get a blown front :S
Not really, just change 14 onto back, and take 15 from back onto the front. Not recommended to have one side 14, other side 15 - but it'd get you out of a tight spot if needed.
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Cheers guys, now to find a set in decent condition that I don't need to rob a bank for so to speak
Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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Originally Posted by InsaneVL
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Not really, just change 14 onto back, and take 15 from back onto the front. Not recommended to have one side 14, other side 15 - but it'd get you out of a tight spot if needed.
Haha awesome, thats exactly what i wouldnt have thought of in a pinch on the side of the highway, cheers
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vl bt1- silver ceptors with center caps
vl v8- "TURBO" hubcaps
vlt- "TURBO" hubcaps
vl calais- 15" alloys
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