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risk Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2010 8:50 am Post subject: 6.5 BRM Repops - Short or Long Axles? |
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I'm thinking about putting the 6.5" wide brm repops on my 67, stock rear fenders and i have the long axles now. Looking to run 215 65 M&H Sport street tires.
Will i have to switch over to short axles? The backspacing is 4 1/8" |
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VOLKSWAGNUT Fastest VW Belt Changer
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Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2010 10:48 am Post subject: |
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Better read this.. http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3...highlight= Not your wheel but good reference. _________________ aka Ken {o\!/o}
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risk Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2010 10:57 am Post subject: |
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yeah i read through that one before i posted.. I'm currently running eagle five spokes, 195/60/15 tires all around. the fit is great now, but going one more inch wider in the rear is what concerns me. |
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VOLKSWAGNUT Fastest VW Belt Changer
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Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2010 12:56 pm Post subject: |
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Maybe you can help me. Do you have the 195/60/15 tires on in this photo and is it lowered at all in the rear? If you have a close shot of how the tires currently look it would really help ne out. Thanks
_________________ aka Ken {o\!/o}
Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
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Its about the going not the showing
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Mike Fisher Samba Member
Joined: January 30, 2006 Posts: 17969 Location: Eugene, OR
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Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2010 1:27 pm Post subject: |
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VOLKSWAGNUT wrote: |
Maybe you can help me. Do you have the 195/60/15 tires on in this photo and is it lowered at all in the rear? If you have a close shot of how the tires currently look it would really help ne out. Thanks
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You have been Talking for over a year already! Buy a couple 195's. I'm running good USED $15 Michelins on mine. _________________ https://imgur.com/user/FisherSquareback/posts
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Hotrodvw Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2010 1:40 pm Post subject: |
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Buddy of mine ran the 6.5" BRM's on his '66 (short axle). I don't think you'll be happy with them on '67 axles. The '66 had the rim right at the edge of the fender. _________________ '67 Sunroof
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VOLKSWAGNUT Fastest VW Belt Changer
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Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2010 1:47 pm Post subject: |
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Mike Fisher wrote: |
You have been Talking for over a year already! Buy a couple 195's. I'm running good USED $15 Michelins on mine. |
True, talking, asking, but just getting the car assembled and ready for the road now. I started asking in advance to overcome obstacles as I progressed.
I didn't realize that asking questions to one person was so irritating to someone else.
Not to seem too pompus, but I dont like waisting time and money so I can take a chance on a tire size that may or may not work for my and other peoples application. Do you have a 67 Beetle with the same issues? If so post some good information so I and other members can use it. _________________ aka Ken {o\!/o}
Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
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Mike Fisher Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2010 1:52 pm Post subject: |
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You can't afford $30 to try some used tires on it? _________________ https://imgur.com/user/FisherSquareback/posts
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Hotrodvw Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2010 1:54 pm Post subject: |
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Plus another $8-12 per tire to mount/balance........ It's easier to use the forum and share info to save everyone time and money. It's not like it's a custom thing going on here. _________________ '67 Sunroof
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VOLKSWAGNUT Fastest VW Belt Changer
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Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2010 2:08 pm Post subject: |
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Mike Fisher wrote: |
You can't afford $30 to try some used tires on it? |
Yep sure can. I actually have used 195/65 & 60/15's in stock at home. Just dont like waisting time trying this, futher more I'm sure someone has used this combination before and can post some usefull information.
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Plus another $8-12 per tire to mount/balance........ It's easier to use the forum and share info to save everyone time and money. It's not like it's a custom thing going on here. |
AHHHH so much easier to ask. If you never ask the question the answer is always no, so ask and learn. Knowledge = power
Additional mount and balance is true for most, but I am fortunate to be able to do all my own work. _________________ aka Ken {o\!/o}
Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
Rebuilt to drive not decorate
WANTED: Local Eatin' Joints, Triple D for TheSamba contributions here http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=570510
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808-56 Samba Member
Joined: June 07, 2007 Posts: 118 Location: Hawaii
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Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2010 4:01 pm Post subject: Re: 6.5 BRM Repops - Short or Long Axles? |
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risk wrote: |
I'm thinking about putting the 6.5" wide brm repops on my 67, stock rear fenders and i have the long axles now. Looking to run 215 65 M&H Sport street tires.
Will i have to switch over to short axles? The backspacing is 4 1/8" |
Short axle car with 6.5" Flat 4 BRM wheels. Rear tires are 215/65/15, and the rear height is stock. Hope this helps.
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risk Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 8:56 am Post subject: |
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VOLKSWAGNUT wrote: |
Maybe you can help me. Do you have the 195/60/15 tires on in this photo and is it lowered at all in the rear? If you have a close shot of how the tires currently look it would really help ne out. Thanks |
Yes 195/60's all around, it's not lowered in the rear but it does sag just a bit.. the og torsions in the og position. never had any issues, and i drive the car pretty hard. it handles great with the wider tire.
Up front is a different story, 4" narrowed beam w adjusters by me, and they rub when i turn really hard on the inside, and a little on the headlight buckets when i hit a huge bump, worse with a passenger.
Yes, 808-56 that was exactly what i was looking for! thanks man! |
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risk Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 8:58 am Post subject: |
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also, a friend of mine has the same wheel and tire setup, but his 67 is all stock, front and rear. he has no issues and has been running it for years.
edit: here is a better pic of mine
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VOLKSWAGNUT Fastest VW Belt Changer
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Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 9:16 am Post subject: |
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Thanks, That's what I needed to see. Looks like their pretty flush in the rear with the fenders. Thats what I'm shooting for. Most 67's are a little saggy in the rear due to the softer torsions in 67. I can deal with that. _________________ aka Ken {o\!/o}
Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
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risk Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 9:43 am Post subject: |
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Yeah its a pretty tight fit by the fender lip.. at least with this particular brand of tire, Riken Raptor. Other brands of tires may vary. If i remember right i could barely get my fingers between the tire and fender lip. swing axle is deceiving, they gain clearance there as the suspension moves up. |
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VOLKSWAGNUT Fastest VW Belt Changer
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Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 12:22 pm Post subject: |
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Thats not exactly what I'm concerned about. I dont want the tires to stick out past the edge of the fender. _________________ aka Ken {o\!/o}
Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
Rebuilt to drive not decorate
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