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EVfun Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2018 3:37 pm Post subject: Re: Pictures of tire, wheel, and suspension thread for FAQ's |
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The suspension and brakes are stock all around. The wheels are new slotted mag style wheels from Empi. They have a +23 ET, so only push the tires out 10mm each side compared to the stock wheels. The tires are P165/80R15 all around. In the future I may cut and turn the front beam 1/4 inch for a mild drop. I would still be able to run the full size tires.
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Sharp64 Samba Member
Joined: August 27, 2015 Posts: 5305 Location: Central Florida
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Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2018 3:56 pm Post subject: Re: Pictures of tire, wheel, and suspension thread for FAQ's |
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sonoma_vw wrote: |
Sharp64 wrote: |
Harvey got new shoes.
Front:
Stock height (soon to change)
16x5.5 Bugwheels Outlaw rims
185/55/16
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Post lowering, did you have to reduce the tire size in front? Or did you keep the 185/55 ? If you kept em, any rubbing?
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I kept them. Remember, mine are 16" rims though, not 15". I'm not sure they make a 185/55/15. _________________ 1960 Indigo Blue Ragtop (Blue Barry)
1967 Ghia
1985 Westy Money Pit
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EMPIImp69 Samba Member
Joined: April 17, 2006 Posts: 3374 Location: Dirty Jersey
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Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2018 5:39 pm Post subject: Re: Pictures of tire, wheel, and suspension thread for FAQ's |
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They make 185/55/15 size _________________ 1963 Ragtop Bug |
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Sharp64 Samba Member
Joined: August 27, 2015 Posts: 5305 Location: Central Florida
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Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2018 6:04 pm Post subject: Re: Pictures of tire, wheel, and suspension thread for FAQ's |
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EMPIImp69 wrote: |
They make 185/55/15 size |
Cool. Sonoma will need to realize though they will be shorter than mine. _________________ 1960 Indigo Blue Ragtop (Blue Barry)
1967 Ghia
1985 Westy Money Pit
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sonoma_vw Samba Member
Joined: May 19, 2013 Posts: 464 Location: Sonoma County
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Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2018 11:25 pm Post subject: Re: Pictures of tire, wheel, and suspension thread for FAQ's |
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Should 205/75 provide acceptable fender clearance on stock rear height?
I’d like a wide footprint, but as close to stock height (165/80??) as possible for as cushy a ride.
Or is 205/65 better?
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petrol punk Samba Member
Joined: August 21, 2007 Posts: 973 Location: Las Vegas, NV
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Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2018 11:36 am Post subject: Re: Pictures of tire, wheel, and suspension thread for FAQ's |
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sonoma_vw wrote: |
Should 205/75 provide acceptable fender clearance on stock rear height?
I’d like a wide footprint, but as close to stock height (165/80??) as possible for as cushy a ride.
Or is 205/65 better?
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I had 205/75-15s all around on my bug, you can see a picture in the gallery. They rub at full lock on the front, and in the rear I needed a 1/4" spacer on stock smoothies as they barely rubbed the spring plate but cleared the fenders easily. They are quite a bit taller than the 165/80-15's I have on there now, about 2". 205/65 should get you much closer to stock ride height and wont mess with your gearing, but you may need a spacer depending on your wheels. _________________ 36hp '56 European DeLuxe oval, '70 bug 1835cc dual 36DRLA, and a '98 4x4 5spd single cab Tacoma |
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Briangartman Samba Member
Joined: January 02, 2018 Posts: 11 Location: Arkansas
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Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2018 10:20 am Post subject: Re: Pictures of tire, wheel, and suspension thread for FAQ's |
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Great thread. I am brand new to this world. Love the look and stance of lowered bugs. I am looking to buy and use as a daily driver. As a second car so not actually a daily driver. What's a happy medium between slammed and stock where I can somewhat get the look but still a daily driver. Sorry if this question is breaking the rules of the thread. Thanks for the help |
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apozzo Samba Member
Joined: January 17, 2017 Posts: 21
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Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2018 4:08 am Post subject: Re: Pictures of tire, wheel, and suspension thread for FAQ's |
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Hi Guys!
Some message before I've posted some photos of my 1966 slammed beetle.....in the last weeks I've decided to change wheels colour and hubcaps....here there is the new look.....
Cheers from Italy...this was the car 1 mounth ago....
This is the car now....
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okmybad Samba Member
Joined: March 04, 2018 Posts: 25 Location: Huntington Beach, Ca
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Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2018 5:53 pm Post subject: Re: Pictures of tire, wheel, and suspension thread for FAQ's |
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was wondering if theres a pic with someone that use air suspensions without drop spindles? i have empi disc brake conversions with their spindles that made to hold their calipers. but i cant find any drop spindles to go with it but wanna see how long can air suspension go without drop spindles |
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sambuckell Samba Member
Joined: November 05, 2017 Posts: 3 Location: Bendigo
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Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2018 4:40 pm Post subject: Re: Pictures of tire, wheel, and suspension thread for FAQ's |
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what tyres should i run with 7' 4 stud beetle rims, kinda want abit of tyre lip and dont want it looking to bulky with side tread |
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2-lo Samba Member
Joined: August 28, 2009 Posts: 67 Location: FL
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Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2018 9:43 am Post subject: Re: Pictures of tire, wheel, and suspension thread for FAQ's |
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Spec’s so far are 6” jerfab bagged beam (he must have built mine with his eyes closed as nothing fits) 1.25” pie cut frame head, UJ steering, lower column bearing, 2” tank raise, mini tubs in the works, 155/60/15 ports walls and 15x4.5’s with moon discs, rear is fresh kustoms adjustable 1-6” drop plates, shaved bump stops, Monroe 5752 shocks with custom bump stops, 1” wheels spacers, 185/60/15 with porta walls on 15x4.5 wheels with moon discs. Still a few things to finish, will be doing flat pans, maybe smoothies 5.5x15 in the rear, maybe rear bags and probably taller tires all round but the look pretty much where I want it for now.
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TastyTuner Samba Member
Joined: March 11, 2010 Posts: 108 Location: Tulsa, OK
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Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2018 10:59 am Post subject: Re: Pictures of tire, wheel, and suspension thread for FAQ's |
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moon discs and porta walls give it a cool look.
cheers _________________ TastyGarage |
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ChiefRocka Samba Member
Joined: December 30, 2005 Posts: 75
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Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2018 9:47 am Post subject: Re: Pictures of tire, wheel, and suspension thread for FAQ's |
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stizz wrote: |
Airride 155/60 fronts. And 195/65 rear on 6 1/2 steelies
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Looks good man !
Would you say 6 1/2" would be max on the rear ??
Is that a stock backset ?? |
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stizz Samba Member
Joined: April 14, 2013 Posts: 12 Location: SE MA
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Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2018 3:02 pm Post subject: Re: Pictures of tire, wheel, and suspension thread for FAQ's |
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It’s up to you but 6.5 with stock back space is awesome with air ride _________________ 66 beetle |
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muravr Samba Member
Joined: March 03, 2009 Posts: 35 Location: Italy
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Posted: Tue May 01, 2018 4:55 am Post subject: Re: Pictures of tire, wheel, and suspension thread for FAQ's |
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apozzo wrote: |
Hi Guys!
Some message before I've posted some photos of my 1966 slammed beetle.....in the last weeks I've decided to change wheels colour and hubcaps....here there is the new look.....
Cheers from Italy...this was the car 1 mounth ago....
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Extra cool and very nice car Stefano! Your '66 Beetle looks like great with tis stance! |
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Shanghai Paddles Samba Member
Joined: August 21, 2008 Posts: 114 Location: Minneapolis, MN
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Posted: Thu May 24, 2018 2:45 pm Post subject: Re: Pictures of tire, wheel, and suspension thread for FAQ's |
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Here's my '67 currently
2.5" drop spindles on stock beam, stock wheels, 145R15
2" drop plates, widened 5.5 stock wheels, 205/75R15
I've been toying with the idea of changing tire sizes. I'd like to have a wider tire in the front, I'm thinking a 165. Not sure on the aspect ratio. I'd like a 185 but heard that's pushing it for a 4.5" wheel.
I'm also thinking about going to a smaller tire in the rear. I've been thinking 185, again unsure of the aspect ratio. I like the look of the meaty tire out back, but think it would look good with a smaller tire. I'd like to lower the rear of the car another inch or so, but don't really want to mess with splines, so I thought a smaller tire could help me drop a little too.
I'm aware that a smaller rear tire will increase my rpm. I've run the calculators and am ok with where I'd be rpm wise. I wondering how the acceleration will change with a smaller tire, say 185. I've got a 1914 in there and it's not slow, but any improvement is always good! I'm not trying to make top speed passes, so I'm ok with loosing a little on the high end.
What do you guys think? _________________ 1967 Beetle, 1915cc. ~Daily driver~
2004 Passat, 1.8t APR stage 2. ~Race car~
2004 Jetta TDI Wagon, Malone stage 2. ~Axle snapper/dog carrier~
2002 Audi S6 Avant ~When you need groceries fast~
2002 Audi S6 Avant, Manual Swap ~When you need groceries fast, but want to have fun~
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Murt Samba Member
Joined: October 01, 2017 Posts: 296 Location: Suffolk, England
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Posted: Sun May 27, 2018 11:28 am Post subject: Re: Pictures of tire, wheel, and suspension thread for FAQ's |
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This is my 66 today, we went out for a good run, as it’s a holiday weekend in the UK.
She’s now running all stock suspension, with Repop Porsche Fuchs
Wheels are 5.5J x 15, and for tyres, on the back they are 195x65x15’s with 1” spacers, up front no spacers, but tyres are 175x65x15’s.
I think she is sitting a touch too high at the front ? What do you reckon ? What’s the fix ? Without too much modification, as I may want to go back stock in a couple of years
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1967 Kombi Splitscreen ‘Barney’
2018 VW Caddy Maxi R Line
2017 Golf GTD saloon
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ManFromNapa Samba Member
Joined: March 08, 2012 Posts: 184 Location: United States
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Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2018 9:54 pm Post subject: Re: Pictures of tire, wheel, and suspension thread for FAQ's |
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Awesome thread! Amazing information!
Before I start buying I wanted to get some feedback. Based upon everyone's posts and where I want to have my 67 sit I'm thinking:
Front
2.5" drop spindles
Stock Beam
Disc brake conversion (Wilwood)
Stock 15" wheels
145/65 tires (Smart car)
Rear:
2.5" Drop Spring plates
stock wheels
195/65 tires
Disc brakes
I know every car is different, but am I on the right track? Any obvious mistakes?
Also, I found this nice little took that calculates and compares tire sizes. Someone might need it:
https://tiresize.com/comparison/ _________________ North Bay Air Cooled - VW Club in Napa, CA
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TastyTuner Samba Member
Joined: March 11, 2010 Posts: 108 Location: Tulsa, OK
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Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2018 5:45 am Post subject: Re: Pictures of tire, wheel, and suspension thread for FAQ's |
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adding some drop spindles in front will probably level out the ride height. easy to swap out if you decide to go stock later
Murt wrote: |
This is my 66 today, we went out for a good run, as it’s a holiday weekend in the UK.
She’s now running all stock suspension, with Repop Porsche Fuchs
Wheels are 5.5J x 15, and for tyres, on the back they are 195x65x15’s with 1” spacers, up front no spacers, but tyres are 175x65x15’s.
I think she is sitting a touch too high at the front ? What do you reckon ? What’s the fix ? Without too much modification, as I may want to go back stock in a couple of years
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TastyTuner Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2018 5:48 am Post subject: Re: Pictures of tire, wheel, and suspension thread for FAQ's |
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sounds like a solid start. most stock 67s tend to have some reverse rake. if yours does, then doing the same drop on all four corners will still result in some reverse rake. if i was going this mild on a drop, i would put the drop spindles on and see how it sits first. it may only take some small adjustments of the stock rear plates to get it to sit perfect
ManFromNapa wrote: |
Awesome thread! Amazing information!
Before I start buying I wanted to get some feedback. Based upon everyone's posts and where I want to have my 67 sit I'm thinking:
Front
2.5" drop spindles
Stock Beam
Disc brake conversion (Wilwood)
Stock 15" wheels
145/65 tires (Smart car)
Rear:
2.5" Drop Spring plates
stock wheels
195/65 tires
Disc brakes
I know every car is different, but am I on the right track? Any obvious mistakes?
Also, I found this nice little took that calculates and compares tire sizes. Someone might need it:
https://tiresize.com/comparison/ |
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