Wheel and tire recommendation.

drbacklash · Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2015 8:23 pm Post subject: Wheel and tire recommendation.

The car is a fully restored 1971 SB convertible painted Viper red with a tan canvas top. It currently has stock wheels and tires but I want something in a custom rim that looks good and adds value to the car. I don't want something so wild that it interferes with strut/fender clearance or the accuracy of the stock odometer. I know this is highly a subjective topic but I am interested in all opinions. Thanks in advance.

911pickup · Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2015 8:27 am Post subject:

Here's a link to Cip1 (just an example-there are other sites that offer wheels that will fit your car).
http://www2.cip1.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=1933

It shows a number of aftermarket wheels that will fit your car.

Personally, I like the look of Sprint Stars. Here's a link to a VW vert wearing a set of Sprint Stars:
http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/pml/cto/5099756392.html

drbacklash · Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2015 7:55 pm Post subject:

I'm not close to being an expert on tires and rim sizes so if I wanted to stay as close to "stock" on the front but go a bit wider on the rear, what size tires and rims should I buy? Also, is there a difference between aluminum, alloy, chrome, polished or plated? The terminology is confusing if you don't know the differences.

Mike Fisher · Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2015 10:33 pm Post subject:

Here is 94 pages of different VW wheel/tire setups to study & see what you like.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=247735
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911pickup · Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2015 9:39 am Post subject:

Most of the wheels with a VW bolt pattern will have an offset that will work with your car. Any wheel from 4.5" to 5.5" wide should work.
Finding a tire to fit your car can be a problem. If you go too wide you may have rubbing problems.
As for a wheel finish, I'd personally stay away from chrome. The quality of chrome finish varies greatly and often doesn't last more than 2 or 3 years before rust sets in. I'd go with either a polished or painted finish, or a combination of both.

drbacklash · Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2015 2:14 pm Post subject:

Thanks guys. I appreciate all the information.


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