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Sat Feb 15, 2025 2:57 pm

Found some 15 x 7 with 2" offset, from what I've read it's a no go in rear even with short axles.

Thu Feb 20, 2025 5:44 pm

volksnut wrote: Found some 15 x 7 with 2" offset, from what I've read it's a no go in rear even with short axles.

I would not say that a 15”x7” in the rear is a no go. A positive 2” offset wheel might have a clearance issue between the inside of the tire/wheel and the spring plate. The correct size wheel spacer should do the job without the tire/wheel pertruding outside the fender. I had Porsche 16”x 8” wheels with 225/45 tires on the rear of my 67 with stock fenders at one time.

Thu Feb 20, 2025 7:41 pm

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=800042

Perhaps will help with your research.