Lug nut specs /wheel

Vinnyp10 · Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2023 5:55 pm Post subject: Lug nut specs /wheel

I am starting to look for wheels for my 1972 fatback . What rim/lug nut spacing specs should I be looking for.

No to theVW scene. Some hand holding would be appreciated.

I would like to get some meaty tires on the front and back. Staggered?

Glenn · Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2023 5:56 pm Post subject: Re: Lug nut specs /wheel

205x5 or 130x4
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KTPhil · Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2023 6:00 pm Post subject: Re: Lug nut specs /wheel

In addition to bolt pattern, the offset is different for Type 3s than Bugs, so watch for that.

There are threads, including those for lowered cars, you should check out.
Start here:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=245654
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=271076

Vinnyp10 · Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2023 6:50 am Post subject: Re: Lug nut specs /wheel

Thank you very much to the group.

Mike Fisher · Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2023 4:45 pm Post subject: Re: Lug nut specs /wheel

There's a limit to how big of tires will fit a Type 3!
Wheel choice is critical.
You want a flat faced wheel rather than deep dish.
I have 185x60 & 205x70 on 2.0 liter Mobelwagen wheels on my lowered squareback.
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