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72SuperBeetle Samba Member
Joined: October 03, 2003 Posts: 47
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Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 7:50 pm Post subject: Herbie Wheels Question |
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Does anybody know what type of wheels are used on the original Herbie? Are they what's called wide-5s? I like the offset and would like to recreate it on a '72 Super (just the wheels, not the whole Herbie thing). Any help would be appreciated. Thanks![/code] |
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Glenn Mr. 010
Joined: December 25, 2001 Posts: 76897 Location: Sneaking up behind you
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Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 7:54 pm Post subject: |
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5x205 wheels were used until 1967. in 1968 they went to 4x130 which is what you have. Supers never came with them so you'd have to use adapters. _________________ Glenn
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72SuperBeetle Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 8:09 pm Post subject: |
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So if I got some '67 or earlier wheels and 4- to 5-lug adapters, I'd be okay? |
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Glenn Mr. 010
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Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 8:12 pm Post subject: |
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All i'll say is they'll bolt up. _________________ Glenn
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DrDarby Samba Member
Joined: May 12, 2004 Posts: 6534 Location: Northern Illinois
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Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 9:37 pm Post subject: |
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Herbie's original wheels were stock 15x4 "smoothies" w/5x205 bolt pattern, the centers were cut out and welded to 6" Chevy rims with a stock offset (all the extra rim width was to the outside). They were originally made by Bolton's in California who still modifies wheels to this day.
A couple things to consider. The offset of these wheels will not work on a later model car with stock fenders. Pre 67 beetles had short rear axles, add that a super beetle has a wider front track. Add to that if you run adapters they'll stick out even farther.
You are better off with a painted set of late model 15x5.5" slotted wheels wich will better fit your car and are avaailable off the shelf. _________________ Midwest Autosavers, Inc. Woodstock, IL |
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Fattie I'd roll it
Joined: November 27, 2005 Posts: 5582 Location: louisiana
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Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 11:30 pm Post subject: |
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Glenn wrote: |
All i'll say is they'll bolt up. |
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