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cmybug
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Location: sth east melb subs Australia
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 Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2015 2:35 am Post subject: Advice Needed for Big Rims for Super Beetle ? |
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hi there all,
im glen from Australia,new member here!
I have a 1973 (L) bug which is similar to a super beetle I believe.
it has topline coil overs on front.
any way I luv big rims and im aware a lot of you don't like big rims!
any way im interested in buying some " simmons" fr series 5 spoke in 19"x 7" wide.
and run 215x35x19 tyres.
I recently brought a " percy's wheel rite tool"
19" on back not really a issue but on front will be some rubbing in places nothing that can not be modded e.c.t!
any way I just wanted to please know what offset will I need to order please for these size rims/tyres ?
a positive 38 or even positive 40 offset may be ?
I also found a place I can get my inner guards lip rolled and tucked in for $125 a pair which I will get done!
hope to hear please your answers soon for the correct offset I need!
thanks a lot all.
cheers
glen |
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cmybug
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| Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2015 12:03 pm Post subject: |
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| can any one please help advise me ???? |
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cmybug
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| Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2015 12:06 am Post subject: |
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what 88 views and not one response!!!
whats wrong with people on here!!!
I would like to order wheels and know one can be bothered replying!!
what is it a closely guarded secret is it???????? 
GOOD ON YA!!!!!! |
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911pickup
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The reason no one has responded is you're in uncharted waters here and no one whats to give you 'off the cuff' advice.
Purchasing a wheel-rite tool is a good start and it's better to have a wheel with a bit too much offset than too little. If you have too much offset and the wheel rubs on the inner suspension parts you can always add spacers. If the wheel has too little offset and the tire rubs on the fenders, even after you've rolled them, you're hooped. |
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cmybug
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hi mate
thanks for the reply and advice!
sorry for the abruptness!
yeah I was thinking the same thing with more offset than little at least I can add wheel spacers!
was thinking of about min 40 positive offset.
hope some one else with previous experience can chime in with some advice.
cheers
thanks
glen |
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Mike Fisher
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Experience with what? You didn't even post a picture of these big wheels you want to buy. The rule here is to post pictures or link to what you are talking/asking about.
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cmybug
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| Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2015 12:22 am Post subject: |
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experience with large diameter rims/tyres that's what on late model beetles!!!
I don't know how to post pictures on here that's why!
its self explanatry I thought what I explained above isn't it ?
ok,
www.simmonswheels.com.au
fr series 5 spoke!
glen |
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cmybug
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| Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2015 3:06 am Post subject: |
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don't worry about this topic ok i will sort and work this out myself!!!!!!
and at the end of it I will have 19" rims on a late super beetle that will look kick a$$!!!!!
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