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PostPosted: Thu May 12, 2011 2:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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That has to be my favorite looking paint job I have seen on here. I really like the color.

I am wanting to Copper dip the chrome on mine. Just trying to figure out the color to go with it.

You did a awesome job. Applause
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PostPosted: Thu May 12, 2011 2:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It seems like John told me that a 15x7 would hit the steering knuckles, and I liked the cups II(17x7) anyway.
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PostPosted: Thu May 12, 2011 4:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I really cant remember what size tires I had , maybe like a 60 or 55 series on 15X 8 " rims from Jbugs , fenders were 3 " wide fender from mark IV fiberglass in Hot VW's magazine ! Thanks Very Happy
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PostPosted: Thu May 12, 2011 4:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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I have 3" wide fenders on the back of my bug. i am running 17 x 8 with 4 1/2" Backspacing. The tires are probably 9 inches wide give or take a little.


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PostPosted: Sun Jul 29, 2012 8:39 am    Post subject: wide fernders Reply with quote

Hello Buddy I have a 1996 bugand I put 15x10 rims and I widened the fenders by 3 inches looks pretty cool, what do you think?
I might need bigger rims to fill the space or reshape the fenders

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I have 3" wide fenders on the back of my bug. i am running 17 x 8 with 4 1/2" Backspacing. The tires are probably 9 inches wide give or take a little.

Just a side not if you are lowering the rear, look into flipping the rear trailing arms! It made a big difference in the way mine sits. Tires are vertical and not leaned in.
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 14, 2013 12:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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These are the 15x8 from jbugs with 3" wider fenders, I believe this is the set up you want !!! If you 9" in the back you might be pushing it if you wanna be low , stick with 8" and you'll be safe ! Very Happy

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This is the exact stance i want for my but how mush lower is that than stock? what kinda suspension you running? and the only thing i dont like is the front wheels being in so far is there a reason for that? Id like mines to be closer to the fender
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PostPosted: Sun May 14, 2017 8:00 am    Post subject: Re: wide fender question super beetle Reply with quote

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These are 18x8.5 in the rear and 17x8.5 in the front both have a 5"backspace and fit great. They use the 5x4.75 bolt pattern.
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 03, 2017 8:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

EzE1414 wrote:
spotfreerynse wrote:
These are the 15x8 from jbugs with 3" wider fenders, I believe this is the set up you want !!! If you 9" in the back you might be pushing it if you wanna be low , stick with 8" and you'll be safe ! Very Happy

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This is the exact stance i want for my but how mush lower is that than stock? what kinda suspension you running? and the only thing i dont like is the front wheels being in so far is there a reason for that? Id like mines to be closer to the fender


What are the tire and rim size and backspacing for the front and rear on the black VW? Looking to set mine this same way.
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 19, 2021 10:10 am    Post subject: Re: wide fender question super beetle Reply with quote

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So I am trying to see if there is an adapter to go from this size rim to 4x5 bolt pattern? If so where could I find them at?
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