empi race trim wheel?

[stallion777]

Hello I have a 1963 VW beetle. I am looking to buy the empi race wheels in a 6.5 size all around
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/170979489997?lpid=82&chn=ps&ul_noapp=true

I want to the wheels to look good under the stock fenders without sticking out. I was thinking maybe a 195 or 206 60/15 in the front and a 215/60/15 in the back. Between offset and tire size. I'm not sure. Looking to get a nice wide wheel tire look while being equal to the fender like it was made for it. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.

[Mike Fisher]

They look like they might stick out beyond the fender? I am not driving a Beetle though, so I could be wrong. They would stick out beyond a Type 3 fender I think. They wouldn't fit if you lowered the suspension. We all like deep dish wheels, but alas they don't fit well on VW's.
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[RLFD213]

I will be able to answer some of this soon for you. I have a 69 that I am doing 15x6.5's in the rear with 205 50 15 drag radials. My front is a 3" narrowed beam with drop spindles. I am going to test fit a 15x6.5 but think I'll end up 15x4 with a 165-185 50 r15

[stallion777]

Great I look forward to it. Good luck

[RLFD213]

So here is my update so far. The rears are 15 x 6.5 with 205 50 r15 tires. They fit nice but do stick out just a little, but that doesn't look bad. The fronts stick out to much so I am ordering 15x4 and running a 165 50r15 tire. I have wide 5 discs on all 4 wheels and when I ordered lug studs I ordered the 1.5 studs. Those were to short so I had to reorder studs from Moore performance that are 2.25" studs. Also you're going to need acorn lug nuts. Those are available at Moore also. I'll post more when I get the front wheels done.

[doubledoor64]

a 165-50-15 is a super tiny tire. I would recommend another choice of a beetle unless you are super slammed

[stallion777]

With my 1963 Beetle having short spline axles I believe I should be okay with the rear. 6.5 x 15 with 215/60/15 being in line with the fender. Still unsure about the front with 6.5 wheels with a 195/60 tire. Stock beam with zero offset disc brakes. Adjustable front beam maybe in the future.

[RLFD213]

Here is what I did. I ordered my rear tires and only 2 wheels, 15 x 6.5. When they were mounted I put the fenders back on to see what they looked like. I have a 3" narrow beam with adjusters and drop spindles and the 6.5 rim was about even with the fender lip. I just went with the 15x4 rim and a 165 tire. The 165 gives me 6" in tread face. Good luck

[stallion777]

Ok so its probably that a 6.5 rim with 195/60 or 205 /60 tire will stick out the fender with a stock bean. So should I invest in a 2 inch narrowed beam which would allow me to slightly lower the car. Will I have any rubbing.

[RLFD213]

It's hard to tell. I test fitted one of my 15x6.5 with a 205 tire and the front fender and it stuck out to much for my liking. I have a 3" narrowed beam and 2.5 inch dropped wide 5 spindles. I am out of town and won't be able to mount the front tires to the 15x4 rim till Monday. I can let you know then, and if I can ever figure out how to upload pictures can put some up for you too.

[RLFD213]

Here is my 69 with race trim wheels 15x4 up front and 15x6.5 in the rear.

[neil68]

[choadtx]

Any idea on how mounting hardware for these wheels to wide 5? I bought some 12mm ball end 14R radious and they ball ends seem too small for the wheel seats???

[Mike Fisher]

I ordered from EZ Accessory for my Fuchs wheels.
http://www.ezaccessory.com/Lug_Wheel_Bolts_s/20.htm
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'68 Karmann Ghia sold

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[choadtx]

[mchn13]

[RLFD213]

Yes that is what I still have. Car isn't finished yet so I don't know what the final stance looks like. I may try and find a drag radial with a little taller side wall.

[Mike Fisher]

It would fit/look better with 60-70 Series tires on it.
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69 FI/AT square Daily Driver
66 sunroof,67,70,71,71,71AT,72,72AT,73 Parts
two 57 oval ragtops sold
'68 Karmann Ghia sold

Society is like stew. If you don't keep it stirred up you end up with a lot of scum on the top! - Russ_Wolfe/Edward Abbey

[RLFD213]

For some reason I couldn't find a 60 or 70 series drag radial.

[ALB]

It looks like this is the smallest drag radial M&H makes-
http://www.mandhtires.com/M-H-Drag-Radials/235-60R15#.WUUTa5DyuM8
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