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Thu May 17, 2012 5:51 am

Real Fuchs 5.5 up front ...Deep 6's in rear .. 3 inch ( 1-1/2 per side) narrowed beam up front .. All wheels running Adapter's Staying with drum brakes.... Will I have an issue with the wheels rubbing in front or in Rear..? Also what would be a good combination of Tire sizes..? Thank you in advance ..

Ed

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Thu May 17, 2012 9:00 am

Based on what you posted, I don't think you will have any issues rubbing. Tire size depends on how low you want to go.

There is a big debate if folks like the 135's, 145's route vs. the Smart Car sizing. For the rear, you can run a 195/60/15 up to a 205/65/15 without any issues.

I would recommend finding a picture in the gallery or a similar set up in the link below. If you find a pic of the look and stance you are going after and it doesn't list the specifics, I'm sure there are enough folks on here that will be able to narrow it down for you.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=247735&highlight=wheel+tire

Thu May 17, 2012 12:57 pm

I have a 62' Vert with 15x6 Fuch all around with 135 tires up front and 205/60 in back with a 4" narrowed beam with wheel adapters and it will rub sometimes in the front but not that often and you only have a 3" beam. Will also depend how low you are going mine is pretty low. In reality your beam isnt as narrow as you think with the added depth of the adapters which is prob. 1" per side so you actually have a 1" narrowed beam from stock from wheel mating surface side to side vs stock when you do the math. Will also depend on offset of wheels so its really hit or miss whether it will rub but I think it will be close. You shouldnt have any problem in the rear.

Fri May 18, 2012 10:44 am

The 5.5 has a little bit better offset than a regular 6...not sure exactly. My recommendation would be to get redrilled drums for the front and use the adapters for the rear.

Fri May 18, 2012 3:35 pm

I have 5.5 fakes front and rear with adapters. I have a 7" beam in the front and it pushed the wheels out a good bit.. So I'd go with what scottvw said..It should b perfect..