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Mon Sep 03, 2012 8:44 pm

Been looking for some trick rims for my squareback. I was considering these two rims I took an interest to. One problem is that I haven't actually seen them on a squareback before. the width of the rims is from 5 to 10 inches. What's the widest size I could use without clearence issues? Does anyone run these wheels? If so I'd like to see some pictures. Thanks.

From this web site http://www.customwheelsdirect.com/html/wheels_brand/CWI_Volkswagen_wheels.php

Mon Sep 03, 2012 10:47 pm

the top one looks like a black police interceptor rims (popular, common, well know wheel here in oz)

the 2nd looks just like ROH trailer and caravan wheels colored black lol :lol:

I personally like the first one.

As whether they fit? find out the width and offset combos and post it here, oh and the diameter too will be useful.

anywhere from 5-7" wide should be fine as long as the offset is correct.

Mon Sep 03, 2012 11:45 pm

For the offsets, none were listed. The width is all they had listed.

Tue Sep 04, 2012 12:57 am

email them or call them, though I would be sus about them if they don't list the offset. They might just sell wheels just for the sake of it and not know what a wheel is lol.

Tue Sep 04, 2012 8:02 am

I had these EMPI 7X15 baja wheels on my '67 square, but I had to raise the rear 1 inner spline to make them fit. 5 or 6 wide would be a better choice.

Tue Sep 04, 2012 2:15 pm

Masor wrote: Been looking for some trick rims for my squareback. I was considering these two rims I took an interest to. One problem is that I haven't actually seen them on a squareback before. the width of the rims is from 5 to 10 inches. What's the widest size I could use without clearence issues? Does anyone run these wheels? If so I'd like to see some pictures. Thanks.

From this web site http://www.customwheelsdirect.com/html/wheels_brand/CWI_Volkswagen_wheels.php

Other than being black and 4 lug, those look like the rims I have on my tow dolly. :roll: If that's the style you want, just watch the offset/back spacing. Do a search in the FAQ sticky (at the top of the forum page), and you'll find out what you can, and can't get away with.

Wed Sep 05, 2012 12:06 am

http://www.wellerwheels.com/

weller have been making those for ever!