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Tommy D
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 6:48 pm    Post subject: Tire suggestions on 68 bug Reply with quote

I just purchased a 68 beetle project and have a set of empi 8 spoke style wheels (5.5 wide and made by eagle alloy). Since the 165R15 and 165/80/15s are out of the question (due to national backorder) what size tire should I run.. Since the wheels are wider than factory I would like alittle wider tire but I don't want it to scrub either. I don't see myself lowering this beetle but if I do, it will only be a few inches.. Im sure this has been covered to death but I did a search and can't find a solid answer... Thanks in advance for the help. by the way the car is swing axle is that matters
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 11:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

These are Empi 8's (15x5.5) on my '69.
185/60r15 fronts
195/60r15 rears.

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I bought it with that tire and wheel combo, and I can see a cut to the right front rubber where the PO had it lowered but not narrowed so the tire hit the wheel well at some time. Ever since I put the narrow beam in I can turn to full lock now with out cutting anything.

Tomorrow 205/60/r15's for the rear.
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 6:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I had great success running 175/65/15's up front and 205/60/15's in the back. My bug also had the Empi 8's and it was lowered 3" front and rear. The tires never rubbed at all.
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 9:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I actually found some 165/80R15 here locally... Thanks to everyone who replied...
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 10:35 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

145R15 in front
165R15 in rear
lowered about an 1 inch all around

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