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Goshen
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Location: Miami. FL & Cartagena
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dankside
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Location: Twin Falls, ID
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So I finally decided on some tires. Here we go:
1964
185/65 15 Kumho Solus KR21 all the way around
Stock 4" rims
Stock height
I know the gap in the front is a little weird but compared to the handling and just overall feel they are well worth it. It will just motivate me to lower it that much sooner. |
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sportclimber
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Joined: January 21, 2010
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Location: utah
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| Slowlow wrote: |
Here is my chit!
52 Split bug
Front -
7" narrowed adjustable beam, home built
NO SHOCKS, No drop spindles
125 tires on stock vw smoothies
Stock 62 drum brakes
Rear -
Adjusted two outer splines down
Stock shocks
195/60 tires on smoothies in these pics, but I usually run 165
Stock 63 drum brakes
62 Beetle
Front -
4" narrowed adjustable beam, home built
NO shocks
CB drop spindles
135's on fake 5.5 fuchs
Stock drum brakes
Rear -
Two outer splines
stock shocks
165's on fake 5.5 fuchs
Stock drum brakes |
Hey Slowlow, is that flash trim oe or did you make it? Looks awsome |
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sportclimber
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Joined: January 21, 2010
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Location: utah
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| Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2014 9:45 pm Post subject: I'll play |
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click pic for video >>>
Home made 4'' beam
2.5 spindles
welded adjusters
tyres are Continentals 155/60x15
MA785 air shocks
Rear. 2.75 drop plates
15'' VS 260 tyres
All stock smoothies. Enjoy |
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Goshen
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Posts: 833
Location: Miami. FL & Cartagena
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esde
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Joined: October 20, 2007
Posts: 5969
Location: central rust belt
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| Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2014 4:21 pm Post subject: |
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dropped beam, stock width, stock smoothies in front with 175/55/15 continentals. I will be going lower with dropped spindles.
Rear is 8" smoothies, 3.75" backspace, 225/50/15, down one outer spline
One side tucks without rubbing, the passenger side has rubbed a shiny spot on the inner lip of the fender. It's really close
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beetleporsche1967
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Location: Middleboro Ma.
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| Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2014 9:10 pm Post subject: |
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3" narrowed beam with drop spindles. 2 outer splines in the rear. 16x7 up front and 16x8.5 in rear with 3" wider fenders in back. |
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oprahhwinfreyy
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Joined: October 17, 2012
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Location: Lancaster, KY
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| beetleporsche1967 wrote: |
3" narrowed beam with drop spindles. 2 outer splines in the rear. 16x7 up front and 16x8.5 in rear with 3" wider fenders in back. |
2 thumbs up!
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sswift
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Location: Australia
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| The Jewish Guy wrote: |
1967 Bug
2 clicks rear
3" Narrowed beam
Drop spindles
Wheels: CIP1 Rader Style 17" x 7"
Lion Sport Tires: 240/50/17 Rear and 215/50/17 Rear
No spacers.. Rubs on close turns// Too uncomfortable
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Is it rubbing on the outside fender, or inside? And what offset are your wheels? I'm looking to go 17s on my bug and want to make sure inner clearance is right.
Thanks. |
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allhyped3128
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Location: United States
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| Posted: Wed May 07, 2014 4:58 pm Post subject: 911 repelica wheels |
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I currently have no wheels but have ordered 15" x 5.5" for the front and 17" x 7" for the rear but am stuck on tire size's that will look go. i have dropped spindles and disc brakes on the front, drums on the rear with porsche bolt pattern.  |
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mbw65bug
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Location: Japan Hokkaido
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| Posted: Fri May 16, 2014 7:02 am Post subject: |
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hi. from Japan.
i'm sorry in advance, my English isn't good enough.
my 65 bug
EMPI(Rocket and AEW) 5.5"
4" narrowed and reinforced shock towers.
Gabriel 49307 Hijackers Air Shocks.
relocating shock mounts lower and changing the leverage.
i run 145/65/15 tires.
airkweld air bag kit and Viair compressors and a tank.
while riding(FUCHS 6" for front and 8" for rear, size of tires is same with EMPI).
195/65/15 tires for rear.
i wanna make rear a tad lower... |
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mbw65bug
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Location: Japan Hokkaido
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front:15" 6" fuchs(195/65/15)
rear:15" 8" fuchs(145/65/15)
CB drop spindles and adjusters.
4" narrowed beam(home made). |
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68Hoodride
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Location: Shoreline Wa
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| Sorry for not following the thread but, is there any difference for pre 67 and 67 wheels? I cant find any info on it |
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muravr
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Location: Italy
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| Posted: Mon May 19, 2014 12:22 pm Post subject: |
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Hi guys, here's my Euro model – MY '63 
The Front
original front axle with CSP adjustable kit, not narrowed
stock spindles with Bilstein rebuilt kit
original smoothies 15x4” with original patina hubcaps - 145SR15 Michelin XZX tyres
Smora® rebuiltable oil shock
The Rear
lowered 1 spline
original smoothies 15x4” with original patina hubcaps - 165SR15 Michelin XZX tyres
Smora® rebuiltable oil shock
Next step: modified rear smoothies with 5,5” rims
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Nubby
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Location: Down by the river
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| Posted: Mon May 19, 2014 6:59 pm Post subject: |
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| Simple. I like it! |
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muravr
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Location: Italy
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| Posted: Tue May 20, 2014 12:35 am Post subject: |
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| Thank's Nubby |
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este_ocelotl
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Joined: May 21, 2014
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Location: Califas, Aztlan
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| Posted: Thu May 22, 2014 12:18 am Post subject: '63 bug project, first and only car. |
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I'm currently trying to figure out specs for a set up I've been interested in for a while now. I have a '63 bug with everything stock minus the 1776 I have in the rear.
I want my bug to look like this '58:
or like:
or:
Here is my bug as is:
I'm going to install disc brakes all around, drop spindles, and I'd like to add either 5.5" or 6" deep smoothies in the front, and 7" or 8" in the rear. I've been talking to a few guys, and have been lurking tons. I'm wondering if I need to narrow my beam to tuck these wheels in, what size tires I'd need for the front and rear. I'm trying to go for the flush slammed look–while keeping the ride smooth enough to drive everyday. I commute to school and work in my bug so I need to keep things practical and safe (while lookin' good). Any suggestions?
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10speed
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Location: Ak, New Zealand
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^ The dark blue bug above is mine...
I don't have a narrowed beam, just adjusters and reduced lock on the steering. However almost all disk brake kits will increase track and with 6 inch rims on the front it wouldn't work... |
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65Bugsmasher
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Here is the suspension on my '65
Front
2in. narrowed beam
2.5in. drop spindles
Stock Smoothies
145/15
Rear
Down 1 Outer Spline
Stock Smoothies
165/15
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muravr
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Location: Italy
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| Posted: Mon May 26, 2014 4:55 am Post subject: |
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| Veeeery nice, Masher looks great! |
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