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Title: 7" And 8" Fuchs On An Early Beetle?
Post by: surgerypending on April 09, 2008, 06:17:16 PM

I have a set of 15x7\" and 15x8\" wheels that I'm thinking about putting on the 58. I'm just wondering if these will fit and with what tire size?. I have a 3\" narrowed beam and I was thinking about short axles in the rear. I suspect i'll have to run spacers with this set up?
Has anyone done this before ?
Any thoughts?
Thanks
Gerry
 

Title: 7" And 8" Fuchs On An Early Beetle?
Post by: kafer_kid86 on April 09, 2008, 09:41:18 PM

im using the same set up on my 66' but 16x7s, for the front im gunna go 195/40/16 and the rear 205/55/16
but PM chris beere (notorious bug) he used my set up on his 65 with an IRS so he will know better then me

Title: 7" And 8" Fuchs On An Early Beetle?
Post by: Bruce on April 10, 2008, 01:07:18 PM

7&8x15\" Fuchs are under my car right now.  
I have used 195/50s, 205/50s and 205/55s on the front, and 225/50s and 215/60s on the rear.  This is an IRS/BJ car.
Using short axles, you will be able to fit the 8s, although I don't think you will be able to use a really fat tire.  Any extra track due to wider brakes will work against you.
The front may require a spacer.  My BJ beam is 3.75\" shorter and I needed a spacer.  

Title: 7" And 8" Fuchs On An Early Beetle?
Post by: surgerypending on April 10, 2008, 05:45:53 PM

Thanks Bruce

Title: 7" And 8" Fuchs On An Early Beetle?
Post by: Bruce on April 10, 2008, 09:12:33 PM

Gerry, if we can arrange for a few cars to be at the same place, we can test fit tires and wheels.  I know Gary, Alan, Mirko, and Darren K all run P pattern with VW short axle swing.  I've got both 215/60s and 225/50s mounted on 8\" Fuchs that could be tested on their cars for fit.

Alan has run 225/50/16s on 7\" Fuchs, and is currently using 205/70/15s on 7s.  The 8s have the extra inch all on the outside.  Maybe Alan can tell you what clearance he has.

Title: 7" And 8" Fuchs On An Early Beetle?
Post by: silas on April 10, 2008, 11:06:39 PM

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...I know Gary, Alan, Mirko, and Darren K all run P pattern with VW short axle swing...

plus geoffs 59 (allthough i'm not sure if he's running short axles or not).

that party would be off the \"fuch\"!! :lol:  

Title: 7" And 8" Fuchs On An Early Beetle?
Post by: Bruce on April 10, 2008, 11:23:29 PM

Geoff's car has that gay IRS suspension, that's why I didn't include him in the party.

Title: 7" And 8" Fuchs On An Early Beetle?
Post by: Jeremy on April 11, 2008, 08:14:17 AM

\"fuch\"en eh!!! :rockon:

Title: 7" And 8" Fuchs On An Early Beetle?
Post by: egspot on April 11, 2008, 08:56:22 AM

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Geoff's car has that gay IRS suspension

Where can one buy one of those?

Title: 7" And 8" Fuchs On An Early Beetle?
Post by: surgerypending on April 11, 2008, 04:37:37 PM

Hey Bruce,
I'm definately not that close yet as to start fitting tires.
I just got these wheels last week and i'm planning a slightly different look with the 58 than my oval..more of a driver. I seen you flying out the freeway over the Port Mann last spring in your yellow car and the look of your car stuck in my mind. Looks like a fun car to drive!
Gerry