7" wide wheels

67 posts · joined Aug 2009 · 20 Oct 2009, 5:35 pm

#742047

There's a number of 7" wide wheels on the market, 7" being the thinest option they do - such as the 17" Rader and 17" Fuch. I'm guessing these would be too wide to fit beetles? If there is anyone out there who has explored wheel widths I'd appreciate your feedback, I dont wanna order these only to find out I cant go round corners! ;-)

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 20 Oct 2009, 8:00 pm

#742100

It isnt the width but rather the offset that is the determining factor

Use this to help yourself

http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp

I am running 6" on a strut front end but know heaps that are running 7" even 8" under stock guards

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vorsprungdurchtechnique Commited Dubber

67 posts · joined Aug 2009 · 20 Oct 2009, 8:39 pm

#742121

Thanks for this, I'm still not totally sure I understand it enough to get it right! Do you think these are workable?

http://www.midlandwheels.com/Shop/P-193-7-x-17-Fuch-Black/Machined-Face--5x130.html

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 21 Oct 2009, 7:09 am

#742209

I doubt they will go on your front without some narrowing of the beam

As stated - all my experience is with struts

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