1973 Beetle tyre scrubbing

jsyoo737 Learner Dubber

1 post · joined Jun 2016 · 24 Jun 2016, 11:28 am

#1027461

Hi all,

I recently got my 1973 bug lowered 2.5 inches at the front using drop spindles. I have stock wheels with 165 80 r15 tyres on them and the tyres scrub against the guards when a do a sharp turn. What can I do to stop the scrub? Will smaller tyres help? Please let me know.

Thank you

John

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 24 Jun 2016, 7:35 pm

#1027479

you can adjust the lock stops on the pitman arm

bushed Wolfsburg Elder

3,541 posts · joined Dec 2006 · 11 Jul 2016, 4:12 pm

#1028019

you may also have t3 wheels with adifferent et?? rubbing the springs??

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Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 11 Jul 2016, 9:43 pm

#1028037

Its a 73 standard (beam) as he says dropped spindles

You could have shitty cheap guards?

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