maximum rear tiresize

sambadude · Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 3:08 pm Post subject: maximum rear tiresize

how big is the maximum tiresize on a 61 N notch svingaxel , with a AE 5 spoke, the car will bee slightly lowered - I have som 205/80-15 wide ovals firestone - are they to big ???

I'm going after the nose down cal look look..

if the firestones are to big - how big can they be then ???

i will have 145's in front

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and a second ? - is there anybode out there who has a picture of a NOREMA woodslat roofrack - i borght one, but the clamps are missing..

going for a look like this - offcourse in ruby red
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EverettB · Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 6:10 pm Post subject:

That's a beautiful stock car, can I see more photos?

The 5-spoke rims will not fit very well unless you convert the rear to "short" axles.
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Kevin S. · Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 7:48 pm Post subject:

That 205-80-15 is a pretty tall tire. How much room does the Notch have???? I would think that you might have a rubbing issue. Dont most guys run a 165r15 on the backs????
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aussie01 · Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 10:08 pm Post subject:

I have 5 spokes on my lowered 67 squareback. I had to go with 185/65's before i had no rubbing issues. I still have the stock axles.

stufenheck · Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 10:21 pm Post subject:

The American Eagle 5 spokes have thick mounting pads. The pads can be machined down 5/16" (~8mm) to fit better in early Type 3's. That will give you added fender clearance. My car is slightly lowered in the rear and lowered more on the front, tires are 165SR15 rear's and 145SR15 front's.

Jesse

sambadude · Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2005 1:50 am Post subject:

Jeremy · Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2005 5:33 am Post subject:

I'm running 205/60/15 toyo's on 5 spokes. I'd say it's the biggest you can go in the rear. Just from driving it the fender lips have been slightly rolled.
The car is a late 62. I know it's a crappy pic but you get the idea. BTW I haven't driven it since I put the wheels back on so it's still sitting a little high. Here ya go.

SquareTone · Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2005 7:48 am Post subject:

That's a beautiful car. Are you sure you want to make it look silly?
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vweater1 · Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2005 9:27 am Post subject:

I have a 71 sqbk and I would like to know on a 4lug stock rim what would be the biggest tire that I could fit without rubbing issues. I would like to know so that when I change the tires this weekend I can keep the 165's upfront and what ever size is the biggest I can use for that rake stance. Thanks for your help guys as always very knowledgeable people around here, If I ever have any kind of issue with my ride you guys solve right away. Very Happy

EverettB · Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2005 10:18 am Post subject:

Wow, I wouldn't customize a car that is so original.

If you do lower it, please remember to grease the front end A LOT, like every 500-750 miles, so you don't destroy the stock suspension.

And don't forget that changing the size of the front tires will destroy the "original mileage" reading of the speedometer since it will not keep the correct odometer reading when you drive it.
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EverettB · Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2005 10:18 am Post subject:

vwfye · Samba Member Joined: April 15, 2000 Posts: 7755

i am running 205/70/15s on the rear of my purple notch w/short axles... you really don't want the 80 series tires as they are way too tall! the 205/70s are already 26inches tall and if you don't have a regeared tranny, or are using a stocker engine, you will have issues down the road
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sambadude · Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2005 1:46 pm Post subject:

the wide ovals where TOOOO BIG - so 165's it is

my first meet in this car this weekend

give me a good clean solid T2 58 DD panel , delivered on my adress ,(taxed in DK) and this baby is Yours, I'm a T2 guy , but must admit , it's a nice car, but i rather want to have a type 2 instead
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63 vwnotch · Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2005 11:54 pm Post subject:

sambadude,
that car is SUPER SWEET !!!

if it were me, i wouldn't lay a wrench on that car, but its not my car....
( dream)

a '61 w/ vin xxxxx1 is soooo triple RARE !!

My personal opinion is the early notch's 61-63 dont look as good lowered with empis etc as do the later 64 and up with the wrap around lenses and belt trim etc.. now those cars look great slammed with narrowed everything...

many here are salivating over that early example notch... Crying or Very sad

good luck and happy trails,
rob

martijn houthuijse · Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2005 3:18 am Post subject:

wow what a nice car!
looks great with the 5 spoke empi's!
my compliments!
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