navyfam2 |
Mon Sep 26, 2022 5:28 am |
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Sharp64 wrote:
It’s advice, donas you want, but I would sincerely consider sending the rears back and getting one of the sizes I mentioned. An 11% difference on the rear is significant. And on the asthetic side, will look kinda goofy. Good luck either way.
called tire shop, they were able to swap the rears out with 205/60R15.
thanks for the advice... I try and take it when given... but I'm quite impatient at times :wink: |
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Ecesp004 |
Tue Nov 22, 2022 7:20 am |
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Hello, Really need some help. Installed 205/65/15 tires on my 15x8 smoothies. I fender literally sit on the tire so they wont work. I was running 195/55/15 but wanted a beefier looking tire and get closer to the 25 inch overall size for the gearing. What do you guys recommend as far as tire size? Fronts are 135/15
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slayer61 |
Tue Nov 22, 2022 7:41 am |
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Looks badass 8) but something's gotta give. I say re-index torsions until you are happy with clearance & drive it! :D |
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brolli21 |
Sun Feb 12, 2023 9:41 am |
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I've been looking through this topic since i've bought my '63, looking for some more info on what wheels and sizes i could fit.
After some wrenching i came up with this:
Front:
2,5" Dropped spindles
6" Narrowed adjustable beam (Volksprojects(Dutch)
Monroe Airshocks with 6mm airlines
6,5 x 15" Speedline 3 piece with 145/65r15 Nankang
Rear:
Lowered Adjustable Spring plates
Lowered 1 outer spline
5x130 '67-> Drums modified to fit short axles
9 x 15" Speedline 3 piece with 205/55r15 Nankang
A tiny bit of modeling the edge of the arches to prevent rubbing
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panicman |
Sun Sep 17, 2023 12:00 pm |
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Hey everybody,
I have a completely stock 1960, sitting stock height on 165 15's. Stock smoothies.
I have been out of the game!
Can I install 2.5 lowered spindles and be ok with the 165's?
If it will work, do I need to buy any other hardware to do the job? |
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DeathRay64 |
Thu Sep 21, 2023 9:42 pm |
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I think you will be fine with stock wheels and that drop.
However you probably don't want to do the spindle swap yourself. I did it, but it was quite an undertaking. You need a shop press and a reamer tool and will have to re-bush the link pin carrier. So new pins and bushings.
I added disc brakes which makes the front end 5/8" wider and I hope I still have room, but 2.5" isn't really slammed. |
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panicman |
Sun Sep 24, 2023 10:53 am |
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Thanks Deathray! |
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The 1969 Beetle |
Sun Feb 18, 2024 3:44 pm |
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Man this has to be the longest thread on this website! so helpful to have though |
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djfordmanjack |
Fri Mar 01, 2024 3:03 pm |
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To each their own, I guess. Many different routes to take.
Personally I totally dislike narrowed beams, small radial tires, widened deep dish rear wheels and slammed stance. Most all look broken to me and compromised in ride quality. Not hating on all of those you guys, just saying. I am on the other side.
4.50 Firestone and 6.50 Goodrich on 3.50-16 Barndoor bus wheels. dropped spindles. about 3/4 click in the rear. Rides perfectly smooth with added tall highway gearing with factory 4.375 and 1200.
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TastyTuner |
Wed May 08, 2024 9:14 am |
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1963 Beetle
3.5" beam and drop spindles
4" rear drop plates, limebug shocks
4.5 fuchs with 125s
6 fuchs with 215/70s (likely to go to a smaller tire as they do rub on big dips) |
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Mike Fisher |
Wed May 08, 2024 10:48 am |
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djfordmanjack wrote: To each their own, I guess. Many different routes to take.
Personally I totally dislike narrowed beams, small radial tires, widened deep dish rear wheels and slammed stance. Most all look broken to me and compromised in ride quality. Not hating on all of those you guys, just saying. I am on the other side.
4.50 Firestone and 6.50 Goodrich on 3.50-16 Barndoor bus wheels. dropped spindles. about 3/4 click in the rear. Rides perfectly smooth with added tall highway gearing with factory 4.375 and 1200.
That is a good looking Lowered VW.
You ran the Mobil Economy Run! :wink: |
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Richard D |
Wed May 08, 2024 11:15 am |
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Love the wide whites. I like really low cars but not the rubber band tires or camber. |
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djfordmanjack |
Wed May 08, 2024 1:15 pm |
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Mike Fisher wrote:
You ran the Mobil Economy Run! :wink:
I wish I had ! :D
Tomorrow going on a 600 mile round trip to Southern Germany, let's see about the economy side of tall rear tires.... I will report back on mpg :wink: |
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djfordmanjack |
Sun May 12, 2024 1:53 pm |
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I am back from my weekend trip to Bavaria and the tall 16" highway gearing is amazing.....
The engine is a mid 1970s D factory 'Austausch', setup with old fan housing and stale air heaters. but contemporary 30 Solex and 1970s type distributor. engine is a bit tired but very reliable.
On country roads I was driving in the 70-100km/h range (ca. 45 to 60 mph).
I got 6.64 liters per 100 km, that's approx 35mpg. :shock:
Odometer and speedo readings are correct.
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Nebenz |
Sat Jun 08, 2024 1:19 pm |
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Greetings, I know this post requires pictures and descriptions on wheels, etc., but I have a basic question. I have a 65 VW bug with 67 transaxles (1 1/2" longer) . I am having custom Chromies made, so how deep can I go without the tires rubbing on the fenders. Additionally, how deep can I go in the front as well. Btw, the car is not lowered yet. Thank you! |
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Gamba1973 |
Tue Jul 09, 2024 3:30 pm |
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Wily wrote: clay showalter wrote: Can anyone help? I really want to get my new wheels and tires on my bug
195 is a wide tire for the front, that wouldt look good :D
i would take 165 max, even 145 is possible...
195 will touch the inner fenders...
I just bought spindels and some 5.5 rims.
The tires i gonne buy are:
front: 145/65
rear:165/80
Gday Wily, do you have any photos of your setup?
we just bought a stock 61 and was thinking of 2 1/2 inch spindles and same wheels, what tyre size worked for you? dont really want to start cutting beam for adjusters or getting a narrowed beam if we dont have too..
thanks. |
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CLASSIC CAR GUY |
Mon Oct 21, 2024 10:12 pm |
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Haven't posted in 10 years kinda fell out of the VW scene. My 64 has been in storage for the last 10yrs, but picked up this 66
Just did
MOBELWAGEN Wheels
4.5 with 165 65 15
5.5 with 215 65 15
Drop spindles
1 outer click on rear
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ppilotmike |
Tue Oct 22, 2024 5:54 am |
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You're car looks perfect with that set up? Are your wheels steel or aluminum? good luck with the sale. |
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CLASSIC CAR GUY |
Wed Oct 23, 2024 1:32 am |
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ppilotmike wrote: You're car looks perfect with that set up? Are your wheels steel or aluminum? good luck with the sale.
MOBELWAGEN Alloys
https://mobelwagen.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopIzmPrTTKkkcsryLO9NTClvZLKcV-g5yFF1mmA1xs2A487gOF_ |
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shanered |
Thu Nov 14, 2024 9:12 am |
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Droppy spindles, one spline in back., sway bar, gas shocks valved for th 700 lb curb weight175/60 and 205/70. Handled good before the wreck. :cry:
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