6.5 BRM Repops - Short or Long Axles?

risk

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"

VOLKSWAGNUT · Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2010 10:48 am Post subject:

Better read this.. http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3...highlight= Not your wheel but good reference.
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risk · Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2010 10:57 am Post subject:

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.

VOLKSWAGNUT · Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2010 12:56 pm Post subject:

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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Mike Fisher · Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2010 1:27 pm Post subject:

Hotrodvw · Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2010 1:40 pm Post subject:

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.
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VOLKSWAGNUT · Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2010 1:47 pm Post subject:

Mike Fisher · Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2010 1:52 pm Post subject:

You can't afford $30 to try some used tires on it?
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Hotrodvw · Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2010 1:54 pm Post subject:

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.
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VOLKSWAGNUT · Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2010 2:08 pm Post subject:

808-56

risk · Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 8:56 am Post subject:

risk · Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 8:58 am Post subject:

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

VOLKSWAGNUT · Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 9:16 am Post subject:

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.
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risk · Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 9:43 am Post subject:

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.

VOLKSWAGNUT · Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 12:22 pm Post subject:

Thats not exactly what I'm concerned about. I dont want the tires to stick out past the edge of the fender.
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