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Technical => Wheel & Tire Forum => Topic started by: kirin on September 24, 2004, 03:36:42 AM

Title: Widening Steelies
Post by: kirin on September 24, 2004, 03:36:42 AM

Hey guys.
I have a 62 beetle that is lowered with an adjustible beam. I want to know first off. I want to have wider tires and rims on my car. So I'm wondering how much should I get my stock steel wheels widened. I'm also wondering how wide can I physically go in the front of my car.. I will probably be using finally a relatively low(Not super super rubber band tire) profile tires. Anyways let me know. Whats the widest practical width I can widen my tires to be...

-Kirin

Title: Widening Steelies
Post by: Needles on September 24, 2004, 06:20:18 AM

Heya,
I've asked this question in the past! (Type 2 --though!?)

The only response if any I got, was \"GREENS AUTOMITIVE'--Here is the link.

http://www.greensautomotive.com/ (http://www.greensautomotive.com/)

Title: Widening Steelies
Post by: kirin on September 24, 2004, 06:25:41 AM

I wonder where Alan U got his wheels narrowed? I would think widening would be easier. I'm going to give these guys a call or email them when i get back..
 

Title: Widening Steelies
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on September 24, 2004, 08:39:20 AM

I was going to do the same thing for my bug,,,,until I found out the cost to do it :!:  (Same as a new set of Ercos), but I still would like to get a set done....Think it looks  :rockon:  

Title: Widening Steelies
Post by: Chris on September 24, 2004, 09:09:51 AM

hey wait, was it not you that was complaining about the ride in your car and now you want to go even further with this?

There is something wrong with the water over there!

Title: Widening Steelies
Post by: silas on September 24, 2004, 03:42:32 PM

i'm pretty sure alan got his wheels narrowed at greens. i've asked around and they seem to come highly recommended.

i'd widen the backs to 6\" and the fronts to 5\". 205/60's on the back (meaty and the sidewall isnt too tall) and 185/60's on the front (wide enough for traction and low profile-ish).

i would think that widening would be more expensive because you need an extra set of wheels for \"donors\" and you have to make twice the amount of cuts.  

Title: Widening Steelies
Post by: kirin on September 25, 2004, 03:07:14 AM

I haven't sorted all the bugs out and I need to raise my car since I have NO suspension travel..
Its a tough call for me.. I really like the none vented steely look and I don't want a wheel that doesn't look stock..
hmmm.
-Kirin

Title: Widening Steelies
Post by: GMB on September 27, 2004, 04:29:27 PM

I had a set of sport bugs widened on the inside to 6 1/2\" By Greens. Great job lots of money 3hun for the pair.
   Gary.  

Title: Widening Steelies
Post by: silas on September 27, 2004, 11:10:54 PM

try this guy.

http://www.volksfab.com/ (http://www.volksfab.com/)

his name's cameron. i'm pretty sure he's right across the border, close to seattle.

 

Title: Widening Steelies
Post by: kirin on September 28, 2004, 05:47:56 AM

Me thinks 6 1/2 inch wide rear rims is just a bit to extreme for my 1600dp powered beastie.... Right now I'm rolling on 4.5's.. but thank for the offer though.

Title: Widening Steelies
Post by: shortseurocustom on October 10, 2004, 12:11:00 AM

I have a set of two widened steel big-five pattern wheels if anyone's interested. In Bellingham of course... They are painted with a pair of 4.5's to match. Let e go cheap!
Ryan