Would anybody know the modifications needed to fit a set of 17inch escras to a 61 beetle.
thanks
jack schoot Slammed & Awesome Dubber
87 posts · joined Nov 2011 ·
17 inch wheels
1303Steve Scirocco Rare
8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Hi
I don't think that you can buy them in your wide 5 stud pattern. So you would need to fit a front disc brake conversion and 1500/super bug rear drums, in the correct bolt pattern.
I'm not sure what offset you would need.
Steve
I don't think that you can buy them in your wide 5 stud pattern. So you would need to fit a front disc brake conversion and 1500/super bug rear drums, in the correct bolt pattern.
I'm not sure what offset you would need.
Steve
vwjon Fahrvergnugen
914 posts · joined Jul 2006 ·
you could buy blank drums and have them drilled to suit the stud pattern of the rims, legal and a cheaper alternative.
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kombibob AKA: Volkswagen Type 2 Transporter Van Robert
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a narrowed beam would help but with the correct tyre size they should bolt straight on
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empi Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber
4,131 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Escras only come in 205mmpcd so they will bolt up to the car, if you lower the car you will need to do a narrowed beam and careful choice of tyres. Here is a photo od a car i helped build for a mate.
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jack schoot Slammed & Awesome Dubber
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excellent , thanks for the advice guys
JS
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Pumba Veteran Volks Folk
2,138 posts · joined Jan 2007 ·
Empi is that beem 2 inches ???
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vwo60 Veteran Volks Folk
2,036 posts · joined Feb 2007 ·
I have 17" wheels on my early car, if you narrow the beam how do you turn around a corner, the smallest tyre is a 205 section, that is what i run, it just clears the front panels behind the wheels on lock and i run 2" over size guards.
empi Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber
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I run a 185 35 17 tyre on mine.
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vwo60 Veteran Volks Folk
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Are they a recommended fitting on a 7" rim.
empi Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber
4,131 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
No idea, they fit fine, and didnt have any issue getting them fitted ... 185mm = 7.283inches ...... thats it im going for the 165/35/17 option !!!!i cant have tyres that are legal on my car!!!!😂
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