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.

oops, heres the link

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=43955&item=2473535144&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

 

sorry for that.

Yes

 

GD

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.

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

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.

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?

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.

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

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.

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

I'm sure he'd prefer a cashier's check, and send it insured mail.

Will the 390mm's fit on the Brat?

YES 390 wheels will work but DON'T GET THEM!!! The tires for them cost over $200 a peice.

This is a stupid question, but what is the main difference between the regular 15's and the 390mm's?

.3 inches.

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.....

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!

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.

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!

it costs about $52 to ship 4 15" pug alloys from Florida to Iowa......

(without tires)