I know it ain't "right", but pics of 16" fuch

speedbuggy67 · Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2009 10:03 am Post subject:

nice!!! btw in the past year my front end wore in perfect took 100 miles or so i think...those 16x7 all around are NICE any rubbing?

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RA 70 · Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2009 3:39 pm Post subject:

Skim · Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 7:37 am Post subject:

Speedy · Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2009 2:33 pm Post subject:

RA 70 · Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 3:59 pm Post subject:

Finally got them mounted!!

1970 Beetle - Front 16x6 Fuchs on 205R55's, 2" narrowed adjustable beam, 2.5" CB Dropped Spindles, with disc brake kit in the front. Rear lowered 1 outer spline, 16x7 Fuchs on 225R50's. I had to shave the rear axle to the castle nut in order to get the caps on, and the adjustable beam is all the way up due to the right front tires rubbing when a second person was sitting in the front. In the future slightly narrower tires for the front, and lower it a little in the front. And of course a paint job Smile

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EdgeKid3 · Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2009 6:15 pm Post subject:

I really don't understand why these things are so "uncool" to have. I think they look perfect on bugs, and they look 100x better on busses than earlies IMO. They just fill out the proportions much better.

If it all came down to it I'd run some 16" fuchs on my bug first choice. Good lookin rides guys!

ronbdavis · Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2009 6:34 pm Post subject:

Are they "uncool?" They look fantastic to me! In fact, forgive me if I missed it earlier in the thread, but where can you find these 16-inchers, preferably fully polished or chromed? Is there just one, or multiple, manufacturers, and what is the offset?

Again they look FANTASTIC!

ronbdavis · Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2009 2:54 pm Post subject:

I was making an assumption the 16" Fuchs are reproductions, but now I see they are stock Porsche wheels.

I'm learning... Wink

bubba · Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 7:01 pm Post subject:

EdgeKid3 · Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 8:51 pm Post subject:

So much polishing!!!!!!

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ivan_a_t3 · Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 4:29 pm Post subject:

wow...16" fuchs look much better then 15's
they sleeker, more aggressive, and the design of the rim looks less cramped....great cars btw Cool

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LeviMan2001 · Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 5:52 pm Post subject:

Slowlow · Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 7:26 pm Post subject:

jfats808 · Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2009 1:17 am Post subject:

60ragtp · Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2009 8:48 pm Post subject: work in progress

Just got back from working on the car, mounted the fuchs using adapters for now, trying to figure out how it will work!

DORIGTT · Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2009 9:06 pm Post subject:

The question that remains is can you put the 16x6's up front over 944T calipers.
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Speedy · Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2009 2:04 pm Post subject:

hailkevdogg · Posted: Tue Dec 22, 2009 12:23 am Post subject:

my gosh that bug is sick

jfats808 · Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 1:19 am Post subject:

Im glad to finally have my bug set up and am now able to post what im running. What i have is a 63 sedan. Starting it off is an RLR 1 inch trans lift kit, 16x7 fuchs on the rear with 215/65 Sumitomo HTRs on the back ( this size was perfect for my rear set up and stance desired ), 16x6 fuchs on 205/45's Sumitomo HTRs on the front. The rims were from Alex Magro in Florida. Front beam is a 4 inch shortened beam done by Bryan @ Latenightaircooled, stock front sway bar, and a 3/4 rear sway bar. All around are CB disk brakes ( a must) , CB 2.5inch drop spindles, and Koni special "D" rear shocks. As you can see the car is in the process of restoration. Pushing it is a 2276 sporting 44x37 wedgeports with an Engle K8 cam and 48ida's 9.3 cr engine ( self built). Im running a full flow set up with external oil filter, stock doghouse oil cooler and also a 96pass mesa electric fan cooled oil cooler. The trans is from Ken at Buggyworld and is a 3.88 R/P 3.76 2.06 1.26 0.82 FF with hardened side cover, welded forks 3rd / 4th and superdiff.
Things i would change: With my adjusters on the beam adjusted as low as i can be, I would have opted for 205/55s instead. And thats about it. I have no regrets on how its set up because most of all the things i did was inspired by input on this post by many of you. I need to find lead wieghts and secure it to the front trunk to limit my bug from lifting the front off the ground when i pound it outta the hole. As an afterthought, I couldve gotten away with a 3 inch shortened beam and still retained the shock towers and shocks.
Things to keep in mind when you go this route: Realize that using a trans raise kit you have to have patience because you will have to install your trans and midmount a few times for fitment ( easier with a friend that is patient too). Count on getting super oily for this step. The mid mount was a pain in the butt fitting where i needed it. Lifting the trans 1 inch i was forced to bore open the hole that the shifter coupling passes thru and cutting open a clearing for the rod ( once assembled to the trans via the coupling) to move freely forward and aft. A plasma cutter was my buddy for that adventure . After your done mounting and setting up the trans, nows a good time to change your gear oil. I didnt know but when i installed the front disk brake kit there are parts that will be reused and parts that arent. The Kingpin assembly will have to be disassembled ( hydraulic press) to be used with the CB drop spindle.Nows a good time to rebuild that portion of your steering and suspension because if you think of it... it hasnt been changed and likely serviced since the 60's. At that point I opted to rebuild the pins/assembly and got lucky finding original German Febi. Oh yea be wary on what rims you use with this set up because the 16x6 Fuchs just cleared the front brake caliper. All in all, I am happy with my final set up. The Sumitomo HTR's are awesome handling tires especially for Hawaii's fickle weather. Thanks to everyone who posted their set up on this post. It helped me tremendously. -Jon
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RA 70 · Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 1:44 am Post subject:

Looking good!

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