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ThatKid007
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 Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2024 6:37 pm Post subject: Thicker wheels / aftermarket wheels |
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Got myself a 1976 beetle i want to do my own thing to it
I believe stock height
Pros and cons to thicker tires and rims ??? |
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Glenn 
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| Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2024 6:41 pm Post subject: Re: Thicker wheels / aftermarket wheels |
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What do you mean my "thicker"?
Wide, taller or both?
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ThatKid007
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| Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2024 6:46 pm Post subject: Re: Thicker wheels / aftermarket wheels |
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| Glenn wrote: |
What do you mean my "thicker"?
Wide, taller or both? |
I meant both |
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Glenn
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| Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2024 6:49 pm Post subject: Re: Thicker wheels / aftermarket wheels |
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I have 205/60-15 in the rear. You can fit a 215/65-15. Both need 5.5 wide rims, the stock are 4.5.
The front is a bit smaller, you can put 195/65-15 on 5.5 wheels
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ThatKid007
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| Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2024 6:51 pm Post subject: Re: Thicker wheels / aftermarket wheels |
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| Glenn wrote: |
I have 205/60-15 in the rear. You can fit a 215/60-15. Both need 5.5 wide rims, the stock are 4.5.
The front is a bit smaller, you can put 195/60-15 on 5.5 wheels |
Cons for 18” with wider fenders ? |
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Glenn
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| Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2024 6:55 pm Post subject: Re: Thicker wheels / aftermarket wheels |
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Bumpy ride, thin sidewall, you'll need custom drums or adapters.
Will look like a VW Donk.
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ThatKid007
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| Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2024 7:00 pm Post subject: Re: Thicker wheels / aftermarket wheels |
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[quote="Glenn"]Bumpy ride, thin sidewall, you'll need custom drums or adapters.
Thinking something like this |
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Glenn
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| Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2024 7:10 pm Post subject: Re: Thicker wheels / aftermarket wheels |
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That's kinda German Look.
That car does not have a stock suspension
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DerrickfromNC1
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| Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2024 5:31 pm Post subject: Re: Thicker wheels / aftermarket wheels |
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74 Thing
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| Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2024 5:44 pm Post subject: Re: Thicker wheels / aftermarket wheels |
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| Glenn wrote: |
I have 205/60-15 in the rear. You can fit a 215/60-15. Both need 5.5 wide rims, the stock are 4.5.
The front is a bit smaller, you can put 195/60-15 on 5.5 wheels |
Cons for 18” with wider fenders ? |
Unsprung weight!!!!! |
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