Need info on wheel sizes

newghia stock is for people who cant think outside the square

679 posts · joined May 2008 · 21 Jul 2008, 7:18 pm

#659233

Can anyone tell me what the maximum offset and size rim i can fit on a '61 ghia is ?

it is slightly lowered. standard beam

I have seen the radir rims (17 x 7 i think) and wondered what the offset / backspacing is & what will fit

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vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 21 Jul 2008, 7:20 pm

#659234

Give Boris a call at Vintage 9789-1777 they have done this before

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

newghia stock is for people who cant think outside the square

679 posts · joined May 2008 · 21 Jul 2008, 7:37 pm

#659239

Thanks Dave

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vwsteve karmann crazy

2,087 posts · joined Jul 2006 · 22 Jul 2008, 11:01 am

#659327

dont know about offset but with mine 205 width tyres are the limit on 7 inch custom made mangels for the rear

1 1963 356b porsche coupe
2 1960 karmann ghia cab
1 1965 karmann ghia cab
1 1966 karmann cab
1 1961 split ute
1 1967 split p/van
1 1952 standard bug
1 1963 ragtop
1 1960 ragtop
2 1954 ovals
1 1956 oval baja project
1 1957 oval flying flea

vwsteve karmann crazy

2,087 posts · joined Jul 2006 · 22 Jul 2008, 11:02 am

#659328

i think you will have to do mods to fit those size wheels on yours, thats the problem with ghias, such a pain to put big wheels under

1 1963 356b porsche coupe
2 1960 karmann ghia cab
1 1965 karmann ghia cab
1 1966 karmann cab
1 1961 split ute
1 1967 split p/van
1 1952 standard bug
1 1963 ragtop
1 1960 ragtop
2 1954 ovals
1 1956 oval baja project
1 1957 oval flying flea

newghia stock is for people who cant think outside the square

679 posts · joined May 2008 · 22 Jul 2008, 5:51 pm

#659398

Thanks Rexy,
I have a set of 15 x 5.5 empi style on now, just want something bigger & different.
looks like more $$$ to spend on it again!

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vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 22 Jul 2008, 6:44 pm

#659427

looks like more $$$ to spend on it again!

unfortunatly BIG wheels means BIG dollars and lots of mods to make eum fit

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

newghia stock is for people who cant think outside the square

679 posts · joined May 2008 · 22 Jul 2008, 6:52 pm

#659435

Yeh, maybe i'm just used to buying readily available bigger sizes for my hilux's, don't think my 20's or 22's will squash under the ghia, although, i did actually get out the tape measure!!!!
Didn't consider 17's to be big, will have to give "vintage" a call.

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lowrider Officially Full-On Dubber

329 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 23 Jul 2008, 10:20 am

#659540

I had to go to 4.5" Mangels & 145x15 on the (lowered) front and it still scrapes on occasion...

axlepressbutton Seriously Crusin Dubber

114 posts · joined Dec 2005 · 25 Jul 2008, 12:46 pm

#659970

Check out this; it might give you some answers / options.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=257834&highlight=wheels

You don't see 17's on a Ghia often, and I'm sure if it were easy we'd be seeing plenty.

Here is the only picture I've found and they're on a Razor.

Now 15" Radars can still look very cool?

Then there is always this......

......but then I think this car has spent more time in Photoshop than a workshop- ❓

newghia stock is for people who cant think outside the square

679 posts · joined May 2008 · 25 Jul 2008, 6:11 pm

#660025

Yeh thanks, i've got pics of the same razor up at work, liking the black one even if it is photoshopped......maybe i should have done the both headlights from the merc in mine, ....looks pretty swoopy

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axlepressbutton Seriously Crusin Dubber

114 posts · joined Dec 2005 · 19 Aug 2008, 11:30 am

#664758

I stand corrected.
Check out-
At 1:44 you'll see the Mercedes Ghia for real! I like it.

custom fastty Learner Dubber

17 posts · joined Apr 2009 · 14 Apr 2009, 6:06 am

#706791

dont know if its any help but i have 19"x8" with 235x35x19" on the rear of my fastback on a 2 spline drop and they fit inside the arch.you just have to tub the outer part of the inner arch.she also runs a 4 spline drop and a raised beam(2") at the front with 7x17" with 195x40x17" at front.the wheels are golf fitment 5x100.hope it helps

newghia stock is for people who cant think outside the square

679 posts · joined May 2008 · 14 Apr 2009, 7:42 am

#706800

Nice work, i love it when someboby thinks outside the box.

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grumble Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,672 posts · joined Jun 2008 · 14 Apr 2009, 8:45 pm

#706942

I am running 6x15" with 185/65x15 bridgestones,these clear nicely and give a fairly accurate speedo reading.cheers Les