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Bigalforsyth Samba Member
Joined: November 08, 2020 Posts: 7 Location: Cartersville, ga
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Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2020 6:29 am Post subject: 17x7 Klassik Rader on 74 std beetle |
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2” narrow beam
17x7 et40 all 4 wheels
195/40-17 front tires
205/45-17 rear tires
Removed charcoal canister from pass rear wheel well
Tied back front brake hoses
_________________ 1974 standard beetle
2” narrow beam
17x7 Klassik Rader wheels
195/40-17 fronts
205/45-17 rears |
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Glenn Mr. 010
Joined: December 25, 2001 Posts: 76963 Location: Sneaking up behind you
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Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2020 6:52 am Post subject: Re: 17x7 Klassik Rader on 74 std beetle |
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As long as you like the look. _________________ Glenn
74 Beetle Specs | 74 Beetle Restoration | 2180cc Engine
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Bigalforsyth Samba Member
Joined: November 08, 2020 Posts: 7 Location: Cartersville, ga
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Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2020 7:08 am Post subject: Re: 17x7 Klassik Rader on 74 std beetle |
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Glenn wrote: |
As long as you like the look. |
I have the steelies and caps too. I like both looks. But I do lean towards bigger wheels less sidewall. I know that’s outside of the vw norm but I like the diversity. _________________ 1974 standard beetle
2” narrow beam
17x7 Klassik Rader wheels
195/40-17 fronts
205/45-17 rears |
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Glenn Mr. 010
Joined: December 25, 2001 Posts: 76963 Location: Sneaking up behind you
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Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2020 7:59 am Post subject: Re: 17x7 Klassik Rader on 74 std beetle |
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What's the plan for bumpers? _________________ Glenn
74 Beetle Specs | 74 Beetle Restoration | 2180cc Engine
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DerrickfromNC1 Samba Member
Joined: October 24, 2008 Posts: 1302 Location: North Carolina
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Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2020 9:57 am Post subject: Re: 17x7 Klassik Rader on 74 std beetle |
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Bigalforsyth wrote: |
Glenn wrote: |
As long as you like the look. |
I have the steelies and caps too. I like both looks. But I do lean towards bigger wheels less sidewall. I know that’s outside of the vw norm but I like the diversity. |
I like the look! Nice overall stance too....not to low or to high. For my 2 cents, go with factory style bumpers with built in turn signals(remove fender mounted units) or maybe even color code the bumper to match exterior paint. But 1st install chrome bumper as is and stand back and evaluate which direction you want to go. |
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NJ John Samba Member
Joined: September 21, 2007 Posts: 2228 Location: HdG, MD & NJ
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Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2020 2:28 pm Post subject: Re: 17x7 Klassik Rader on 74 std beetle |
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Looks awesome! And you still had your charcoal canister? Lol _________________ 1973 standard, yellow, lowered, 3” narrowed front, 1600 blo-thru turbo w/single dell 15.4@86, so far
11.41 et buggy. Long gone
Let’s go O’s! Let’s go O’s!
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Bigalforsyth Samba Member
Joined: November 08, 2020 Posts: 7 Location: Cartersville, ga
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Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2020 5:58 pm Post subject: Re: 17x7 Klassik Rader on 74 std beetle |
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Glenn wrote: |
What's the plan for bumpers? |
Trying to decide. I am going back with something that’s NOT the shock stock 74 bumpers. Was leaning towards the blade style. Just gotta figure out the bracket setup. _________________ 1974 standard beetle
2” narrow beam
17x7 Klassik Rader wheels
195/40-17 fronts
205/45-17 rears |
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Bigalforsyth Samba Member
Joined: November 08, 2020 Posts: 7 Location: Cartersville, ga
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Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2020 5:59 pm Post subject: Re: 17x7 Klassik Rader on 74 std beetle |
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NJ John wrote: |
Looks awesome! And you still had your charcoal canister? Lol |
You bet! This car came out of my aunts barn. She was the original owner and the car was virtually untouched from new. _________________ 1974 standard beetle
2” narrow beam
17x7 Klassik Rader wheels
195/40-17 fronts
205/45-17 rears |
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Glenn Mr. 010
Joined: December 25, 2001 Posts: 76963 Location: Sneaking up behind you
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Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2020 6:18 pm Post subject: Re: 17x7 Klassik Rader on 74 std beetle |
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Bigalforsyth wrote: |
Glenn wrote: |
What's the plan for bumpers? |
Trying to decide. I am going back with something that’s NOT the shock stock 74 bumpers. Was leaning towards the blade style. Just gotta figure out the bracket setup. |
As far as I know, no one makes brackets. They do for 68-73 but the shock mounts are different.
Stock bumpers don't look that bad.
_________________ Glenn
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Bigalforsyth Samba Member
Joined: November 08, 2020 Posts: 7 Location: Cartersville, ga
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Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2020 7:31 pm Post subject: Re: 17x7 Klassik Rader on 74 std beetle |
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Glenn wrote: |
Bigalforsyth wrote: |
Glenn wrote: |
What's the plan for bumpers? |
Trying to decide. I am going back with something that’s NOT the shock stock 74 bumpers. Was leaning towards the blade style. Just gotta figure out the bracket setup. |
As far as I know, no one makes brackets. They do for 68-73 but the shock mounts are different.
Stock bumpers don't look that bad.
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Love that red! Yep I think if I could modify the stock brackets and tuck the bumpers closer to the body I’d be happy w the stockers. _________________ 1974 standard beetle
2” narrow beam
17x7 Klassik Rader wheels
195/40-17 fronts
205/45-17 rears |
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Bigalforsyth Samba Member
Joined: November 08, 2020 Posts: 7 Location: Cartersville, ga
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Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2020 7:31 pm Post subject: Re: 17x7 Klassik Rader on 74 std beetle |
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Glenn wrote: |
Bigalforsyth wrote: |
Glenn wrote: |
What's the plan for bumpers? |
Trying to decide. I am going back with something that’s NOT the shock stock 74 bumpers. Was leaning towards the blade style. Just gotta figure out the bracket setup. |
As far as I know, no one makes brackets. They do for 68-73 but the shock mounts are different.
Stock bumpers don't look that bad.
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Love that red! Yep I think if I could modify the stock brackets and tuck the bumpers closer to the body I’d be happy w the stockers. _________________ 1974 standard beetle
2” narrow beam
17x7 Klassik Rader wheels
195/40-17 fronts
205/45-17 rears |
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Glenn Mr. 010
Joined: December 25, 2001 Posts: 76963 Location: Sneaking up behind you
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Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2020 7:59 pm Post subject: Re: 17x7 Klassik Rader on 74 std beetle |
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If the bumpers are too close the frunklid and decklid will hit the bumper.
I've seen people cut the ends off the stock shock mounts and wild in some pipe cut to length. _________________ Glenn
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Unt1tled Samba Member
Joined: January 31, 2024 Posts: 17 Location: Virgin Islands
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Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2024 10:00 pm Post subject: Re: 17x7 Klassik Rader on 74 std beetle |
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Bigalforsyth wrote: |
2” narrow beam
17x7 et40 all 4 wheels
195/40-17 front tires
205/45-17 rear tires
Removed charcoal canister from pass rear wheel well
Tied back front brake hoses
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Love this setup bro, when you say 2" narrowed beam Do you mean an adjustable 2 inch narrowed beam? or drop spindles with the narrowed beam? |
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JayWat Samba Member
Joined: February 19, 2024 Posts: 5 Location: Missouri
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Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2024 9:19 am Post subject: Re: 17x7 Klassik Rader on 74 std beetle |
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I'm curious of the last question also.
Looking to come out with the same stance and tire. |
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