| Author |
Message |
NJ John
Samba Member
Joined: September 21, 2007
Posts: 2863
Location: HdG, MD & NJ
|
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
motomwo
Samba Member
Joined: February 10, 2017
Posts: 274
Location: Oregon
|
 Posted: Thu May 23, 2024 8:15 am Post subject: Re: US Wheel 15x7 and 15x8 |
 |
|
Thank you for posting those wheels! They have them in wide five smoothies too!
https://www.uswheel.com/wheel/16266/us%2Dwheel%2Dvw%2Dsmoothie%2Dseries%2D510/?finishID=2345
Marty
_________________
1961 Bug, 2276 cb wedge ports 44x37 11.1 comp fk10 1.5 rockers 48idf's 1 3/4" header Rancho pro street trans SAW axles Airkewld 4# narrowed beam, Koni shocks, Airkewld dis brake all around. 5.5/4.5 BRMs
1966 Bug, 2127, panchito heads, fk8, 1.3 rockers, dual 44idfs, 1 5/8 merge header, Rancho pro strt flyer, empi axles, Airkewld's 4" beam and discs all around and adjustable shocks. 4.5 & 5.5 BRMs |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Raceace24
Samba Member
Joined: November 15, 2013
Posts: 208
Location: PA.
|
| Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2024 3:07 pm Post subject: Re: US Wheel 15x7 and 15x8 |
|
|
I have a set of 15x8s coming for my 70 Std.
I’ve always wanted bigger tire on the rear of my Bug,,
Now I’m wondering which tire size to go with.
They’re going on the rear of the Bug, so I’m wondering if a 245/60-15 or a 255/60 -15 would be better.
There’s less than a half inch difference in tire height, but I read in some places that 245 is the max for an 8” wheel… 
_________________
~ No matter where you go......there you are ~
Michael E ~ Raceace24 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
NJ John
Samba Member
Joined: September 21, 2007
Posts: 2863
Location: HdG, MD & NJ
|
| Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2024 4:33 pm Post subject: Re: US Wheel 15x7 and 15x8 |
|
|
I would think maybe a 225/60 or 235/60, max. But, I can wait to see how they fit. Do you have stock fenders? And did you order them directly from US wheel?
_________________
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!
https://www.youtube.com/@AirSpooledGarage |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Bruce
Samba Member
Joined: May 16, 2003
Posts: 17573
Location: Left coast, Canada
|
| Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2024 11:21 pm Post subject: Re: US Wheel 15x7 and 15x8 |
|
|
| Raceace24 wrote: |
| ...I’m wondering if a 245/60-15 or a 255/60 -15 would be better. |
Not a chance. Not without a wider fender.
Years ago, I fitted 225/50/15s on an 8" wheel. I had to replace the forward bolt holding the TA to the spring plate with a flat head bolt. Then on the outside, I had to stretch the fender arch. This gave me about 1/8" clearance in both places.
Even though I had a tall geared trans to deal with the short tires, overall gearing was a bit too low for my liking. I looked and couldn't find a 225/55/15. Eventually I went with a 215/60.
_________________
| overheard at the portland Swap Meet... wrote: |
| ..... a steering wheel made from a mastadon tusk..... |
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Raceace24
Samba Member
Joined: November 15, 2013
Posts: 208
Location: PA.
|
| Posted: Thu Jul 18, 2024 11:08 am Post subject: Re: US Wheel 15x7 and 15x8 |
|
|
Thanks for your input.
I called US Wheel and changed my order to a 7” wide wheel instead.
Probably going to go with a 215/60 tire.. 
_________________
~ No matter where you go......there you are ~
Michael E ~ Raceace24 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
NJ John
Samba Member
Joined: September 21, 2007
Posts: 2863
Location: HdG, MD & NJ
|
| Posted: Thu Jul 18, 2024 12:25 pm Post subject: Re: US Wheel 15x7 and 15x8 |
|
|
Seems more reasonable. I think those 7’s will fit stock fenders. Fingers crossed.
_________________
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!
https://www.youtube.com/@AirSpooledGarage |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
2type2
Samba Member
Joined: June 02, 2002
Posts: 1165
Location: SW Colorado
|
| Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2024 7:32 am Post subject: Re: US Wheel 15x7 and 15x8 |
|
|
Running the 5x15 front, w /195/65-15 and the 7×15 rear with 235/60-15. These are really nice wheels and so far (5+yrs.) chrome still good. I have 3" wider fenders so I can't speak to stock clearance, but can certainly recommend these wheels.
_________________
"A life of peace and happiness depends on your own gratefulness" |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
NJ John
Samba Member
Joined: September 21, 2007
Posts: 2863
Location: HdG, MD & NJ
|
| Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2024 8:09 am Post subject: Re: US Wheel 15x7 and 15x8 |
|
|
Pics please.
_________________
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!
https://www.youtube.com/@AirSpooledGarage |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
2type2
Samba Member
Joined: June 02, 2002
Posts: 1165
Location: SW Colorado
|
| Posted: Fri Jul 26, 2024 8:37 am Post subject: Re: US Wheel 15x7 and 15x8 |
|
|
Only 71-
_________________
"A life of peace and happiness depends on your own gratefulness" |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
NJ John
Samba Member
Joined: September 21, 2007
Posts: 2863
Location: HdG, MD & NJ
|
| Posted: Fri Jul 26, 2024 11:22 am Post subject: Re: US Wheel 15x7 and 15x8 |
|
|
Cool, thanks.
_________________
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!
https://www.youtube.com/@AirSpooledGarage |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Raceace24
Samba Member
Joined: November 15, 2013
Posts: 208
Location: PA.
|
| Posted: Tue Jul 30, 2024 4:33 pm Post subject: Re: US Wheel 15x7 and 15x8 |
|
|
| NJ John wrote: |
| I would think maybe a 225/60 or 235/60, max. But, I can wait to see how they fit. Do you have stock fenders? And did you order them directly from US wheel? |
I’m running stock fenders and my 5.5” wheels have a lot of room.
Got the wheels recently and found two issues: 1) two hammer marks on the outer front edge of the wheel. They are sending me a replacement as we speak. 2) the center of the wheel (which would be under the hubcap in most cases) is a rough, non-polished chrome finish and I didn’t run hubcaps on the 5.5s that are in the car now… 
Guess I’m either going to have to live with the finish difference or put a set of black satin moons on them..
_________________
~ No matter where you go......there you are ~
Michael E ~ Raceace24 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
NJ John
Samba Member
Joined: September 21, 2007
Posts: 2863
Location: HdG, MD & NJ
|
| Posted: Tue Jul 30, 2024 8:38 pm Post subject: Re: US Wheel 15x7 and 15x8 |
|
|
The center doesn’t look that bad. I don’t run hub caps either.
_________________
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!
https://www.youtube.com/@AirSpooledGarage |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Bruce
Samba Member
Joined: May 16, 2003
Posts: 17573
Location: Left coast, Canada
|
| Posted: Wed Jul 31, 2024 1:11 am Post subject: Re: US Wheel 15x7 and 15x8 |
|
|
Paint it black?
What do they weigh?
_________________
| overheard at the portland Swap Meet... wrote: |
| ..... a steering wheel made from a mastadon tusk..... |
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Raceace24
Samba Member
Joined: November 15, 2013
Posts: 208
Location: PA.
|
| Posted: Sat Aug 10, 2024 3:47 pm Post subject: Re: US Wheel 15x7 and 15x8 |
|
|
I don’t know what they weight but frankly, they aren’t they much heavier than the 5.5s I’ve had in the car prior.
I got the 215/60-15s mounted and put them on my car.
They fit exactly the way I wished they would - snug up to the edge of the wheel well, but not rubbing !
They are perfect ! 👍🏼
_________________
~ No matter where you go......there you are ~
Michael E ~ Raceace24 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
NJ John
Samba Member
Joined: September 21, 2007
Posts: 2863
Location: HdG, MD & NJ
|
| Posted: Sat Aug 10, 2024 10:09 pm Post subject: Re: US Wheel 15x7 and 15x8 |
|
|
Looks really good. That offset should be on all VW wheels. I just may copy the rim and tire size.
_________________
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!
https://www.youtube.com/@AirSpooledGarage |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Raceace24
Samba Member
Joined: November 15, 2013
Posts: 208
Location: PA.
|
| Posted: Sun Aug 11, 2024 6:04 am Post subject: Re: US Wheel 15x7 and 15x8 |
|
|
| NJ John wrote: |
| Looks really good. That offset should be on all VW wheels. I just may copy the rim and tire size. |
I agree. The tires are pretty wide and most of it is inside the wheel well.
The look from the rear is perfect and I’m pretty sure this will increase my rear grip dramatically.
No clearance issues either - not too close to the spring arm and my rear disc brake setup has lots of room!
They honestly look like they were alway meant to be there!
_________________
~ No matter where you go......there you are ~
Michael E ~ Raceace24 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
NJ John
Samba Member
Joined: September 21, 2007
Posts: 2863
Location: HdG, MD & NJ
|
| Posted: Thu Feb 13, 2025 8:17 am Post subject: Re: US Wheel 15x7 and 15x8 |
|
|
I see US Wheel isn’t listing the 7” and 8” stock chromies. Wonder if that’s temporary.
_________________
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!
https://www.youtube.com/@AirSpooledGarage |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Raceace24
Samba Member
Joined: November 15, 2013
Posts: 208
Location: PA.
|
| Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2025 10:19 am Post subject: Re: US Wheel 15x7 and 15x8 |
|
|
| NJ John wrote: |
| I see US Wheel isn’t listing the 7” and 8” stock chromies. Wonder if that’s temporary. |
I’d call them to see. They were pretty responsive when I was dealing with them..
_________________
~ No matter where you go......there you are ~
Michael E ~ Raceace24 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
