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ThatKid007 Fri Mar 01, 2024 6:37 pm

Got myself a 1976 beetle i want to do my own thing to it
I believe stock height
Pros and cons to thicker tires and rims ???

Glenn Fri Mar 01, 2024 6:41 pm

What do you mean my "thicker"?

Wide, taller or both?

ThatKid007 Fri Mar 01, 2024 6:46 pm

Glenn wrote: What do you mean my "thicker"?

Wide, taller or both?

I meant both

Glenn Fri Mar 01, 2024 6:49 pm

I have 205/60-15 in the rear. You can fit a 215/65-15. Both need 5.5 wide rims, the stock are 4.5.

The front is a bit smaller, you can put 195/65-15 on 5.5 wheels


ThatKid007 Fri Mar 01, 2024 6:51 pm

Glenn wrote: I have 205/60-15 in the rear. You can fit a 215/60-15. Both need 5.5 wide rims, the stock are 4.5.

The front is a bit smaller, you can put 195/60-15 on 5.5 wheels

Cons for 18” with wider fenders ?

Glenn Fri Mar 01, 2024 6:55 pm

Bumpy ride, thin sidewall, you'll need custom drums or adapters.

Will look like a VW Donk.


ThatKid007 Fri Mar 01, 2024 7:00 pm

[quote="Glenn"]Bumpy ride, thin sidewall, you'll need custom drums or adapters.




Thinking something like this

Glenn Fri Mar 01, 2024 7:10 pm

That's kinda German Look.

That car does not have a stock suspension


DerrickfromNC1 Wed Mar 06, 2024 5:31 pm


74 Thing Wed Mar 06, 2024 5:44 pm

ThatKid007 wrote: Glenn wrote: I have 205/60-15 in the rear. You can fit a 215/60-15. Both need 5.5 wide rims, the stock are 4.5.

The front is a bit smaller, you can put 195/60-15 on 5.5 wheels

Cons for 18” with wider fenders ?

Unsprung weight!!!!!



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