maximum tyre size??

CHADMYSTER Seriously Crusin Dubber

171 posts · joined May 2004 · 15 Nov 2006, 8:16 pm

#555655

This question has probably been put up before. I have a set of bathurst globes I want to put on my daughters 72 superbug and I want to know the maximum width tyres that will fit under standard guards. Also should I have all 4 the same or have the 2 front slightly smaller.
Thanks Al

CHADMYSTER Seriously Crusin Dubber

171 posts · joined May 2004 · 15 Nov 2006, 8:57 pm

#555682

anyone?

barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,473 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 15 Nov 2006, 9:24 pm

#555688

i think you will have to go narrower on the fronts. as i think 195/65s only just fit but not 100% on this. i know 215s will fit on the back thought of most bug but it depends on the offset. ive got 205/65 on chaos all round but thats with empi 8s

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Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 15 Nov 2006, 10:07 pm

#555715

i used to have hotwires with 185/70 tyres all around which are fine on a 71-73 super if ur ride height is standard or lowered slightly

now my car is down 4 1/2" i have no chance of fitting them even with 3* neg camber

but on a stockish 72 like urs sould be fine
a freind even has 215/70s on his and they only just stick out about 1/2"

-Joel

CHADMYSTER Seriously Crusin Dubber

171 posts · joined May 2004 · 16 Nov 2006, 6:19 am

#555778

thanks

VDUBXTC Tea Bag

3,587 posts · joined Feb 2003 · 16 Nov 2006, 6:46 am

#555782

Hey Al
Had the same model as yours with the same mags on it.
Had 195/70 on the front to start with, but they stuck out just enough to hit the lip of the guard on a heavy bump. they also rubbed on the kick panel wall under the front guards.
I then went to 185/60's and they worked a treat.
The rears. i would say go with the 205/70's

Jace

Jasmine the 75 L Bug
56 oval, 2000 New Beetle

CHADMYSTER Seriously Crusin Dubber

171 posts · joined May 2004 · 16 Nov 2006, 8:58 am

#555807

no problems with 60 series on front and 70 series on back??
PS Jace when will you be back in town mate?

ang3lsholocaust Custom Title Time!

1,014 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 16 Nov 2006, 6:40 pm

#555974

jace will be back in newcastle on the 24th 😵