Pictures of tire, wheel, and suspension thread for FAQ's

[navyfam2]

[Ecesp004]

Hello, Really need some help. Installed 205/65/15 tires on my 15x8 smoothies. I fender literally sit on the tire so they wont work. I was running 195/55/15 but wanted a beefier looking tire and get closer to the 25 inch overall size for the gearing. What do you guys recommend as far as tire size? Fronts are 135/15

[slayer61]

Looks badass but something's gotta give. I say re-index torsions until you are happy with clearance & drive it!
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[brolli21]

I've been looking through this topic since i've bought my '63, looking for some more info on what wheels and sizes i could fit.
After some wrenching i came up with this:

Front:
2,5" Dropped spindles
6" Narrowed adjustable beam (Volksprojects(Dutch)
Monroe Airshocks with 6mm airlines
6,5 x 15" Speedline 3 piece with 145/65r15 Nankang

Rear:
Lowered Adjustable Spring plates
Lowered 1 outer spline
5x130 '67-> Drums modified to fit short axles
9 x 15" Speedline 3 piece with 205/55r15 Nankang
A tiny bit of modeling the edge of the arches to prevent rubbing

[panicman]

Hey everybody,

I have a completely stock 1960, sitting stock height on 165 15's. Stock smoothies.

I have been out of the game!

Can I install 2.5 lowered spindles and be ok with the 165's?

If it will work, do I need to buy any other hardware to do the job?

[DeathRay64]

I think you will be fine with stock wheels and that drop.

However you probably don't want to do the spindle swap yourself. I did it, but it was quite an undertaking. You need a shop press and a reamer tool and will have to re-bush the link pin carrier. So new pins and bushings.

I added disc brakes which makes the front end 5/8" wider and I hope I still have room, but 2.5" isn't really slammed.
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[panicman]

Thanks Deathray!

[The 1969 Beetle]

Man this has to be the longest thread on this website! so helpful to have though

[djfordmanjack]

To each their own, I guess. Many different routes to take.
Personally I totally dislike narrowed beams, small radial tires, widened deep dish rear wheels and slammed stance. Most all look broken to me and compromised in ride quality. Not hating on all of those you guys, just saying. I am on the other side.

4.50 Firestone and 6.50 Goodrich on 3.50-16 Barndoor bus wheels. dropped spindles. about 3/4 click in the rear. Rides perfectly smooth with added tall highway gearing with factory 4.375 and 1200.

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[TastyTuner]

1963 Beetle
3.5" beam and drop spindles
4" rear drop plates, limebug shocks

4.5 fuchs with 125s
6 fuchs with 215/70s (likely to go to a smaller tire as they do rub on big dips)
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[Mike Fisher]

[Richard D]

Love the wide whites. I like really low cars but not the rubber band tires or camber.

[djfordmanjack]

[djfordmanjack]

I am back from my weekend trip to Bavaria and the tall 16" highway gearing is amazing.....
The engine is a mid 1970s D factory 'Austausch', setup with old fan housing and stale air heaters. but contemporary 30 Solex and 1970s type distributor. engine is a bit tired but very reliable.
On country roads I was driving in the 70-100km/h range (ca. 45 to 60 mph).
I got 6.64 liters per 100 km, that's approx 35mpg.
Odometer and speedo readings are correct.

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Hotrods, Fords, Veedubs and Triumph Twins !

52 Barndoor DLX Coachbuild project
55 Wolfsburg panel project, og paint Taubenblau L31
62 Dickholmer, custom color Seeblau L360
63 1500 Notch, og paint Rubin Rot L456
67 1500 Käfer, og paint Lotus weiß L282 w/red interior

[Nebenz]

Greetings, I know this post requires pictures and descriptions on wheels, etc., but I have a basic question. I have a 65 VW bug with 67 transaxles (1 1/2" longer) . I am having custom Chromies made, so how deep can I go without the tires rubbing on the fenders. Additionally, how deep can I go in the front as well. Btw, the car is not lowered yet. Thank you!

[Gamba1973]

[CLASSIC CAR GUY]

Haven't posted in 10 years kinda fell out of the VW scene. My 64 has been in storage for the last 10yrs, but picked up this 66
Just did
MOBELWAGEN Wheels
4.5 with 165 65 15
5.5 with 215 65 15
Drop spindles
1 outer click on rear

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[ppilotmike]

You're car looks perfect with that set up? Are your wheels steel or aluminum? good luck with the sale.

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[shanered]

Droppy spindles, one spline in back., sway bar, gas shocks valved for th 700 lb curb weight175/60 and 205/70. Handled good before the wreck.