Will 195/55/15's fit on a 1970 Ghia (stock)

[dawerks]

I am looking for the widest 15" tires that will fit on my 70 Ghia that is stock height.

I'm thinking of 195/55/15's, will they work for me?
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[Ian Godfrey]

This was 'chewed over' recently....
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=513044
also read the wheel and tyre thread.
the short answer is yes BUT there are MANY variables.

[sactojesse]

Yes, but you'll likely need slightly wider wheels than the stock 15 x 4.5" wheels to accommodate that tire, such as a 15 x 5" or 15 x 5.5".
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[70 140]

EhOs, what wheels do you have on the car?

Depending upon rim and offset, you can make 205/55x15 work.

If the car has been wrecked in the past, rear quarters worked, all bets are off.

[dawerks]

They're the stockers, but I've been able to stretch 195's on the 4.5's before so that's not what I'm worried about.

Just going to try it and see!
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