| OVERHAULIN67 |
Wed Jul 13, 2005 2:49 pm |
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Can some one please help me here...I started the post in the wrong section....here is the link?:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=123962
If any of the administrators out would move it for me I would appreciate it |
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| dubtype1 |
Wed Jul 13, 2005 3:30 pm |
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First, do you have the rims or are able to look in the back? If so, what is the front wheels' ET?(ex: ET35,) This would be your offset, then what tire do you plan on running. How low ( if dropping) are you going.
I have a '73 with 17x 7's with a 4" narrowed beem. No problems with the tie rods rubbin' but there is a flip kit for that. The rims are ET35 and tuck under the fender really nice with 215/40/17 tires.
If you still have questions let me know 'cause I have my front wheels off now for repair work( brakes and stuff).I could take some measurements for ya, let me know. |
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| OVERHAULIN67 |
Wed Jul 13, 2005 8:29 pm |
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I don't have the rims, but I did call the company and asked a few questions. These are what they look like:
http://www.billetspecialties.com/item.asp?cid=16&scid=21&pid=492
The guy said that I could have the rims made with a 4.25 backspacing or a 5.125. I was thinking that should narrow it 2 inches...but then I'm worried about turn radius. The car is bagged so going low is no problem. The issue i have is what is the distance from the face of the brake drum in the rear to the first item the rimmay hit when installed....same with the front. If I could keep the front fenders stock without sacrificing turning ability then I going for it...but if turning ability is compromised then I'm going with wider fenders.
John |
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| Airkewld |
Wed Jul 13, 2005 11:09 pm |
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| If you get 5.25" in the front and 4.5" in the rear it will look perfect and you will not need to narrow anything or bolt on a set of wider fenders |
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