6 - 7x17 wheels tires

freaknbusses · Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2022 3:19 am Post subject: 6 - 7x17 wheels tires

need some help on tire choice

have porsche 6 and 7 x 17 wheels

don't want too low on profile
just a good stance

its for my late baywindow
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W1K1 · Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2022 9:58 am Post subject: Re: 6 - 7x17 wheels tires

I did a lot of measuring fitting the 17's on my 65 squareback, I ended up with mock up tire profiles to check clearances, and spacers all the way around.
205/50 is not bad, they are a stiff ride compared to 15's though.

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=716864&highlight=17s
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