Jibs Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 I found this set of pugs for sale on ebay and was wondering if they would work on my brat. Thanks for the info. By the way, I also bid on them just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jibs Posted April 13, 2004 Author Share Posted April 13, 2004 oops, heres the link http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=43955&item=2473535144&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW sorry for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 Yes GD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 yes, but they could be the 390mm rims instead of 15's. the 390's are about 15.3" and 15" tires will not fit. only the hard to find and expensive 390mm tires. be sure to get more info from the seller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jibs Posted April 13, 2004 Author Share Posted April 13, 2004 I have another question. I want to put a winch on my Brat and I was wondering what you guys think is the best brand of winch and what would I need to attach. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 I don't know as to which winch to get, but for ease of mounting, I would look for a factory bull-bar, preferably one with a winch mount. I don't know about the ones equipped for mounting a winch, but the standard ones usually aren't too hard to find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qman Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 15" and 390mm wil both bolt up. Tires will be extremely expensive for the 390mm wheels. As McBrat suggested communication with the seller would be mandatory. The winch depends on what you plan to use it for. What type of winch mount are you going to use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jibs Posted April 13, 2004 Author Share Posted April 13, 2004 I bought my brat with a SuperWinch Brushguard on it that is attached to the front frame of the brat. I wouldn't use it much, just in case I get bogged down in mud and need to get a boost out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubaruJunkie Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 The rims would be stamped with "390" on each of them indicating wether they are or aren't 390 rims... incase the seller doesnt know himself. Also, the tires would say 390 on them instead of R15. -Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qman Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 I bought my brat with a SuperWinch Brushguard on it that is attached to the front frame of the brat. I wouldn't use it much, just in case I get bogged down in mud and need to get a boost out. Sounds like you need a Superwinch then.Anywhere from a 2500lbs on up. I have used the 2500 before and it works OK for pulling. I currently have a S4500 on my Brat and it works extremely well. Kind of big to mount to a Brat permanently though. Mine is set up on a removable mount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jibs Posted April 13, 2004 Author Share Posted April 13, 2004 Thanks Qman. I have one more question, I want to put in an order for a lift kit from BYB, but I don't know the right way to go around to pay for it. I emailed pkdavis and haven't heard back from him yet. Do I send him a check along with the info on my Brat or how does that work. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northguy Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 I'm sure he'd prefer a cashier's check, and send it insured mail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jibs Posted April 15, 2004 Author Share Posted April 15, 2004 Will the 390mm's fit on the Brat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carfreak85 Posted April 15, 2004 Share Posted April 15, 2004 YES 390 wheels will work but DON'T GET THEM!!! The tires for them cost over $200 a peice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jibs Posted April 15, 2004 Author Share Posted April 15, 2004 This is a stupid question, but what is the main difference between the regular 15's and the 390mm's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chef_tim Posted April 15, 2004 Share Posted April 15, 2004 .3 inches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted April 15, 2004 Share Posted April 15, 2004 the 390's you will only find very expensive street tires for, if you can find them. you won't find any off-road tires, etc..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carfreak85 Posted April 15, 2004 Share Posted April 15, 2004 There are two main differences between the 15" and the 390mm. One is metric and one is SAE measurements. Metric was used by a few European manufacturers for a short amount of time, and when they stopped selling cars with metric wheels (390mm) tire manufacturers stopped making the matching tires in any noticable quantity. In fact I think only Bridgestone or Continental is the last tire company that makes these tires and they cost about $25 north of $200 A PEICE! My friend bought a pair from the junkyard for his BMW and when he found out that the price for replacement tires, he decided that once the originals wore out, the rims were in the garbage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edrach Posted April 15, 2004 Share Posted April 15, 2004 I queried the seller on the 390 question. I'm awaiting response. I don't know where he got his minimum shipping price; $147 seems a bit high--perhaps he's taking them to a pack and ship store and paying top dollar to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jibs Posted April 15, 2004 Author Share Posted April 15, 2004 I asked him and they ARE 390mm's. I don't know what to do now, but hope that someone outbids me. DANG I say! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted April 15, 2004 Share Posted April 15, 2004 it costs about $52 to ship 4 15" pug alloys from Florida to Iowa...... (without tires) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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