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PostPosted: Thu Dec 27, 2012 3:11 pm    Post subject: Tire size? 68 Beetle Reply with quote

I am trying to figure out the possible front tire sizes for a 68 Beetle. It's currently got the 165 R 15. I was thinking of putting something a little wider but it looks like it might rub the beam if I do. Has any one had any success with putting something wider than 165 on the front of a 68'?

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PostPosted: Thu Dec 27, 2012 4:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Is it stock or lowered?
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 27, 2012 8:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It is stock.
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 28, 2012 12:15 am    Post subject: Re: Tire size? 68 Beetle Reply with quote

jphoenix88 wrote:
I am trying to figure out the possible front tire sizes for a 68 Beetle. It's currently got the 165 R 15. I was thinking of putting something a little wider but it looks like it might rub the beam if I do. Has any one had any success with putting something wider than 165 on the front of a 68'?

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A guy in town put on a set of 215/75s on and he said his only rub during a hard turn going in reverse.

Offroad class 11 guys seem to like 205s, hear alot about them not rubbing.

FWIW

I realize these are taller tires than you want but they are alot wider than stock.
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 28, 2012 2:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

165's are pretty much stock, 185's will add a little more tread and won't rub. Any larger and they could potentially rub. Also, one thing to remember, thinner tires handle better if you drive in the snow.

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PostPosted: Sun Dec 30, 2012 11:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for the help, sounds like I need to make sure it's stck because I have a hard time believe that 205's would fit on the front and not rub.
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