wider stock 4 lug steelies?

custom1106 · Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 8:54 pm Post subject: wider stock 4 lug steelies?

I'd like to run some wider tires on the back of my '72 beetle. I'd like to run like a 215-70-15. What width of wheel would I need for this? Will my stock steelies handle a tire this wide? Is a wider version of the 4 lug steelie available?

Thanks for the info...
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1972 Standard Beetle
1600 / 4 Speed

TC/TeamEvil · Samba Member Joined: February 16, 2004 Posts: 1769

I have 215/70 Wranglers on stock wheels jammed in under the rear of my Ghia. They're just fine.

Maybe grab up a set of rusty chromed 5.5 wheels for cheap if you wanna go a little bigger.

Easy Peasy!

custom1106 · Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2008 9:11 pm Post subject:

Sweet! Thanks for the info!
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1972 Standard Beetle
1600 / 4 Speed

buzzboy · Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2008 8:17 am Post subject:

I have 7" widened stock rims on the back of my bug with 235/75 tires, so widening is always an option. I have seen some big stuff stuffed on the stock rims though with no problem.


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