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gt1953
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 Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2018 8:51 pm Post subject: How critical is the offset |
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Hello on the late model type 3 square I see the offset is ET46. So what other offset could be used and not upset the design functioning and handling to awful much.
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chickengeorge
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| Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2018 11:59 am Post subject: Re: How critical is the offset |
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| Hello on the late model type 3 square I see the offset is ET46. So what other offset could be used and not upset the design functioning and handling to awful much. |
That's the million dollar question. It depends on wheel width, tire width and offset or backspacing. I mean, you could probably fit an 8" wheel in there with the right tire and offset. What' are you trying to accomplish? |
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gt1953
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| Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2018 12:13 pm Post subject: Re: How critical is the offset |
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Want to make sure that I have the proper wheel offset for the vehicle that the engineers designed it for.
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Volkswagen: We tune what we drive.
Numbers Matching VW's are getting harder to find. Source out the most Stock vehicle and keep that way. You will be glad you did.
72 type 1
72 Squareback
({59 Euro bug, 62, 63, 67, 68, 69, 73 type ones 68 & 69 type two, 68 Ghia all sold}) |
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chickengeorge
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| Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2018 2:19 pm Post subject: Re: How critical is the offset |
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| Want to make sure that I have the proper wheel offset for the vehicle that the engineers designed it for. |
Stick with the factory offset if it makes you feel better, but you're talking about a poorly designed vehicle in the first place. There are a whole lot of ways to make a 50 year old car work better than it did on the showroom floor. I'd say do whatever makes you happy. |
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Typ3nut
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| Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2018 3:28 pm Post subject: Re: How critical is the offset |
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Hey gt1953, I checked out photos of your '72 Square.
Yes, 46et is correct for OG stock 4 1/2J" x 15" stock steel wheel. With Vw Type 3 wheel offset and tire size are very important due to stock clearance issues. You are very limited on 4-lug wheel selections after market or stock as, most are 4 1/2 " width wheel and run 165/15 or smaller tires.
If your looking to keep your car stock ride height, then you could buy the repop stock steel wheels, Size 5 1/2J" x 15" from an array of vendors that fit the Type 3 offset . This will allow you to have more tire size choices.
I'm rolling with this set-up and have 195/65/15 Front and 205/65/15 Rear.
Shocks are the most important key to the ride and handling.
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gt1953
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| Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2018 3:46 pm Post subject: Re: How critical is the offset |
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Thanks for the info Type3nut. I do appreciate it. Been a type 1 guy and type three is a new learning curve.
Do the scoops really help engine temp.
While at it send me a set of dual carbs, intakes and linkage.
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