Superior Turtle Back wheels

[Typ3nut]

[quote="barfy"]Typ3nut Where are the regulations posted at so we can read them?[/quote]

Really?...You actually want to read them...
The Uniform Tire Quality Grade (UTQG) Rating.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tire_code#Rim_widths

http://www.discountpartcenter.com/tiresafety/TireandWheelRelationship.htm

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=199

[barfy]

tire rack was the most helpful. If you search all available tire sizes, rim widths are in the tire specs.

[Scott H]

[ratlookvw]

have a 5 inch wheel, it does say volksmag II on them.
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[ratlookvw]

if anyone is looking for a set, I am letting my set go. pm me if your interested!
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[barfy]

Scott H= really helpful.

[Typ3nut]

[quote="ratlookvw"]if anyone is looking for a set, I am letting my set go. pm me if your interested! :twisted:[/quote]

ratlookvw, PM Sent.

[Typ3nut]

Tire to Rim Width Chart:

http://customwheelsmarket.com/rimwheelwidth1.html

[ratlookvw]

I have a set with no caps for $450 if anyone is interested. I also have a clean og black set with 3 caps for $550. pm ratlookvw for more info or pics!
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57 Panel, 66 highroof panel, 65 Notch, 59 Vert, 61 Vert, 1969 Fridolin, 'Reggie ' 66 RV, 65 Pipe Truck, 65 RHD T-34, 70 dbl slider panel, 1969 Deep sea green sunroof automatic square, the greypoop-on, and a shit load of wheels!

[zwartePiets]

Bring back and old post with this one... I just pick up a set of Turtle backs and they are pretty rough. They all have some decent curb rash and a sizable chunk out of one. What do yall think is a good value of a set of 4 with out caps. That way I can gauge what I am willing to invest in some restoration of the set.

[Fi Fi]

Hi

I'm looking for some Superior Turtlebacks for my 68 Karmann Ghia. Anybody know where I can find some?

Fi

[Typ3nut]

[Figment]

Has anyone ever seen turtlebacks with whitewalls?

I'm due to buy some tires, considering some (narrow stripe) whitewalls.

Probably a terrible idea, but I figure if they look goofy I can just remount them with the whites inside.
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[Stock Steve]

[Typ3nut]

1973 T3 brochure
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/lit/andre/73fb/page04.jpg

[talljordan]

Anyone know the best way to restore the black finish on these? Mine is heavily damaged after years of PO abuse, some curb rash, etc.

Id like to restore the black colour.
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[talljordan]

Crazy discovery! There are two different types of turtlebacks.

I have both types

The painted yellow ones have a larger center hole, and the wolfsburg center caps do not fit them. Its an 70mm hole vs 60mm on the silver ones.

The other difference is that the yellows have a rib on the backside while the silvers do not. The rib actually causes some clearance issues with disc brakes, and I had to grind the rib away in places.

Does anyone know if center caps for the larger hole style ever existed? I was hoping to put these caps on my yellows and am quite disappointed.
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Wanted: Male computer diagnostic plug end

[restojohnny]

If you look at the first page I have both sizes posted the smaller hole is 15x4 and the larger hole is 15x5 aka "big belly button" the larger hole wheels take the bigger superior wheel cap as pictured below has the larger"S" On it

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[TheGrafs]

Id really love a set of the wider versions so I can make two staggered sets in both colors! Who has and where can I find some!
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