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Sharp64
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Location: Central Florida
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 Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2016 11:50 am Post subject: Re: Pictures of tire, wheel, and suspension thread for FAQ's |
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| VdanielW wrote: |
| So, I can't say I've tried 185/55's, but I have used 205/40/17" (rims are 40mm offset) on a 4" narrowed, adjustable front end, dropped spindles, and disc brakes with no rubbing issues. I did some quick calculations and best I can figure your tire combo with 15" rims will be 482.75mm (about 19") tall and my 17" are 513.8mm (about 20.2"). As long as you are not pushing out too far you should be ok. This, of course is all calculations with your rims being the variable that I can't account for. |
Youre right, I apologize I forgot to say what type of wheels. Looking at 15x5.5" slotted chrome wheels. Absolutely no idea of the offset. Im not as concerned about tall as wide. I am already rubbing a little when I lock the wheels to the right on the right side. Guessing it will just be a little worse with the 185's. |
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VdanielW
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Location: indio, ca
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| Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2016 11:57 am Post subject: Re: Pictures of tire, wheel, and suspension thread for FAQ's |
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| Yeah, if you are rubbing with 135's I think the 185's will as well. Will be about 3/4" taller and probably about 2" wider. |
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Sharp64
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| Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2016 12:03 pm Post subject: Re: Pictures of tire, wheel, and suspension thread for FAQ's |
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| VdanielW wrote: |
| Yeah, if you are rubbing with 135's I think the 185's will as well. Will be about 3/4" taller and probably about 2" wider. |
Im currently stock height with 165's. From what I saw, the 185's should actually be shorter. 135's = 112, 185/55=107.75. |
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VdanielW
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Location: indio, ca
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| Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2016 12:27 pm Post subject: Re: Pictures of tire, wheel, and suspension thread for FAQ's |
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| I think you are correct. I did the calculations again and came up with 108mm on the 135's (with 80% aspect ratio). |
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Dauz
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| Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2016 1:11 pm Post subject: Re: Pictures of tire, wheel, and suspension thread for FAQ's |
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| I'm using a magnetic protractor.. anyone have reference on what degree (ish) is stock on the spring plate? |
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alan_beetle1958
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Location: buenos aires
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| Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2016 8:06 pm Post subject: Re: Pictures of tire, wheel, and suspension thread for FAQ's |
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Im from Argentima, mi 58
Front: 155 60 15 kuhmo
Rear: 205 65 15 con separadores.
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widefivebug
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| Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2016 3:44 am Post subject: Re: Pictures of tire, wheel, and suspension thread for FAQ's |
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alan_beetle1958,
That is a really sweet ride. |
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alan_beetle1958
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Location: buenos aires
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| Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2016 5:23 pm Post subject: Re: Pictures of tire, wheel, and suspension thread for FAQ's |
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| vwnutt wrote: |
alan_beetle1958,
That is a really sweet ride. |
thanks man!! |
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porkchop-rob
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| Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2016 10:40 am Post subject: Re: Pictures of tire, wheel, and suspension thread for FAQ's |
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| Canadian VW wrote: |
-Rims are 17 X 7 ET +40
-Tires are Yokohama S-Drives in 195-40-17
-Airkewld front and rear air ride kit with a Air Lift Auto Pilot V2 controller and dual Viair 380 compressors
-Airkewld 4 inch narrowed beam and Wilwood disk brakes front and rear
-Shortened and pie cut frame head |
What wheel brand and model are these???? First set of wheels I've actually considered instead of steelies. |
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Airride66
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Location: Branchburg, NJ
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| Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2016 11:09 am Post subject: Re: Pictures of tire, wheel, and suspension thread for FAQ's |
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| Canadian VW wrote: |
-Rims are 17 X 7 ET +40
-Tires are Yokohama S-Drives in 195-40-17
-Airkewld front and rear air ride kit with a Air Lift Auto Pilot V2 controller and dual Viair 380 compressors
-Airkewld 4 inch narrowed beam and Wilwood disk brakes front and rear
-Shortened and pie cut frame head |
How hard was it to integrate the Auto Pilot V2 controller into the airkewld system? I have the same air ride setup as you, except for the dual compressors.
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Inchpincher61
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| Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2016 2:09 pm Post subject: Re: Pictures of tire, wheel, and suspension thread for FAQ's |
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Front:
Custom 6,5 x 16 - ET35 - 175/50R16 Yokohama S-Drive
3,5" Beam with dropped spindles
Rear:
Custom 7,0 x 16 - ET25 - 195/55R16 Michelin - 1 Click |
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Split 1
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Location: Adelaide. South australia
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| Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2016 3:37 pm Post subject: Re: Pictures of tire, wheel, and suspension thread for FAQ's |
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Front, standard beam with adjusters, 356 drums and BRM 5.5 copies with 155 tyres.
Rear standard height with 356 drums, BRM 6.5 copies with 205 x 70 tyres.
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zodlaw
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| Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2016 7:07 pm Post subject: Re: Pictures of tire, wheel, and suspension thread for FAQ's |
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I will throw my fatty in here, yes it still rolls.  Still have long way to go.
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4" narrowed beam with monroe shocks with 1/4 lines
Pie cut pan head
4 clicks in the back (rear bags in the works)
Jackman Racing rims 15x 6 all around with tight fit in the rear.
175/55/15 Contenentals front
175/65/15 Dunlops rear
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bugzy'65
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| Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2016 9:03 am Post subject: Re: Pictures of tire, wheel, and suspension thread for FAQ's |
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Im looking to lower my beetle . Im aiming for the car to be 2" high at max in the front . Ive been seeing beetles that low running 4-5" narrowed beams . So im gonna have narrow it or can i do fine with 3"? . Also have been told that you cannot run shocks with 4" or more and i cannot afford to go without shocks as i want to fit my monroe air shocks on the car for an adjustable front so i can tackle road bumps and all . Now what should i do? ive seen some run shock towers but some day you cant? So how will i be able to run shocks with 4-5" beam ? . Also mention other precations or points that i have to take care of while doing my beam etc?
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bugzy'65
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| Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2016 2:55 am Post subject: Re: Pictures of tire, wheel, and suspension thread for FAQ's |
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bugzy'65
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| Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2016 2:56 am Post subject: Re: Pictures of tire, wheel, and suspension thread for FAQ's |
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| alan_beetle1958 wrote: |
Im from Argentima, mi 58
Front: 155 60 15 kuhmo
Rear: 205 65 15 con separadores.
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Could you post detaila of the front & back suspension? |
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2-lo
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Location: FL
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| Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2016 6:09 pm Post subject: Re: Pictures of tire, wheel, and suspension thread for FAQ's |
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| zodlaw wrote: |
I will throw my fatty in here, yes it still rolls. Still have long way to go.
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Pie cut pan head
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how much did you pie cut? |
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zodlaw
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63Ragtop NZ
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| Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2016 4:44 pm Post subject: Re: Pictures of tire, wheel, and suspension thread for FAQ's |
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| alan_beetle1958 wrote: |
Im from Argentima, mi 58
Front: 155 60 15 kuhmo
Rear: 205 65 15 con separadores.
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Could you post detaila of the front & back suspension? |
And bigger photos! that bug looks awesome!!
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Dencio
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| Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2016 7:58 pm Post subject: Re: Pictures of tire, wheel, and suspension thread for FAQ's |
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Here's my project 64.
3" narrowed adjustable beam and drop spindles with empi disc brakes.
195 50 16s
Empi rear disc brakes.
225 50 16s
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