sand3050
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Joined: March 17, 2015
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 Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2016 3:26 pm Post subject: 1970 Squareback (Fat chick) 4 bolt to Wide 5 conversion question |
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First of all, hello.
I'm new to the VW community, I recently purchased a 70 square and I have some questions on how to convert to a 5 wide pattern using adapters. I know CSP makes a disk brake conversion kit however I don't want to fork up that much $$ as of yet.
Is there a way to use adapters without hitting the caliper if I'm looking to use 17x7 raider wheels? Or any other way without converting to a drum brake or the expensive brake kit.
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Bobnotch
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Joined: July 06, 2003
Posts: 23577
Location: Kimball, Mi
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| Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2016 9:14 pm Post subject: Re: 1970 Squareback (Fat chick) 4 bolt to Wide 5 conversion question |
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| sand3050 wrote: |
First of all, hello.
I'm new to the VW community, I recently purchased a 70 square and I have some questions on how to convert to a 5 wide pattern using adapters. I know CSP makes a disk brake conversion kit however I don't want to fork up that much $$ as of yet.
Is there a way to use adapters without hitting the caliper if I'm looking to use 17x7 raider wheels? Or any other way without converting to a drum brake or the expensive brake kit.
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Most of the adapters won't clear the caliper. Those that do, will push the rim/tire out toward the fender lip. And forget about lowering with spacers, as there's not enough room.
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