What tires are safe on the stock rims?

Stuggi

I have the stock 4x130mm rims, 15 inch, and I need new tires. What tires are safe to put on these, diameter and height-wise? The car has stock beetle suspension.
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69 Jim · Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2008 9:15 pm Post subject:

Use 165/80's. Wink

Stuggi · Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 10:17 am Post subject:

Yeah, that's what's on the spare tire, and it's a tad to narrow for my liking. Would it be possible to fit 175/65 or 175/80 on there without any problems? The PO installed 185/65 on the car, and while they look kinda cool bulging out to the sides, the front tires rubs against the suspension when turning to full lock.
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Orange Bug

1970 Beetle
Green Bay Bus

1969 Panelvan

Orange VW Fest!
Pulled out of a Lake Fest!

sharkskinman · Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 8:13 pm Post subject:

they rub
Really?

I have 195/65/15s on the front of my 67 type 3(2 clicks down)
and i rub a "little"

and as far as i know
a beetle has Way more room on any tire than a type3

ALSO:http://www.bigcustomwheels.com/rt_specs.jsp
175/65 sounds as if it would be a better size for you
and they seem to be readily available

hopefully this website will help

Mike Fisher · Posted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 7:06 am Post subject:

The stock 165's on my square rub @ full lock. I've had 195's on it that only rubbed @ full lock. Rubbing @ full lock is common on lots of cars. Not that big a deal. It just restricts your turning radius a little.


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