hi, I have a 1970 Beetle and it has big tyres on it. Not massive, more standard really anf it already has drop spindles on the front
I would love it just that little bit lower with the aid of smaller tyres.I understand the height won't be altered heaps, but i dont particularly like the look of these bigger ones on the front. Especially seeing as the later models already stick up a bit at the front
Is it a good or bad thing to do? will it affect mileage or will it damage the car? any advice would be great?
Thanks Josh
dragsters for life ·
i run 135s on my daily driver notch, no dramas
h ·
yeah similar to dragstars, I run 145s on my oval no probs as well
Look out!!!!!!!!!! The pipe and slipper guys will be here soon!!!!😂
helbus ·
Go for it.
Your speedo will read a touch higher, but that is only a good thing. If it starts showing 3% higher, then you are less likely to be caught speeding if you unknowingly creep 3% over the limit.
matberry ·
Me too, 135's work for me, as with any tyre, run around 20PSI for a good foot print
lenny1870 ·
wow thanks for the response guys!
Do these numbers refer to a number on the tyre? is there any actual type of tyre i should go for?
and that'll be fun with the speedo considering its in miles per hour at the moment...haha🤪
by the way... with drop spindles already fitted, do you think that i would be able to go over speed bumps with '135' tyres?
MISS VDUB ·
Keep in mind you will have a little less surface area to stick to the roads in wet weather conditions, so keep an eye on their condition and naturally drive with caution.
You may need to ring around and see what your local tyre specialists can order in for you if they don't have them in stock.
PS: Speed humps are never tackled head on 😉
lenny1870 ·
MISS VDUB wrote:Keep in mind you will have a little less surface area to stick to the roads in wet weather conditions, so keep an eye on their condition and naturally drive with caution.
You may need to ring around and see what your local tyre specialists can order in for you if they don't have them in stock.
yes for sure, Many have said 🙂
also its conveniant that we have family friends who own a bob jane shop so thats handy...
Im going to drive by when i get my beetle back -Engine is currently getting rebuilt! missing him terribly
tar76 ·
nankang do those style tyres.
MISS VDUB ·
You're laughing then, they will be able to give you all the tyre help you need.
lenny1870 ·
Ive just a look on the net for a km/ph speedometer... cant find any? Anyone selling one?... ill post it on buy/sell 😵💫
benny_acko ·
Im currently doing similar research Josh.Goodluck!
lenny1870 ·
benny_acko wrote:Im currently doing similar research Josh.Goodluck!
i found this? haha just not the same ;P below are some alternatives i found...but a legit one would be the best
I'm running 135's on my daily beetle. No drama's. Just as Miss said above, drive to the conditions.
h ·
speedo kph = gps
too easy 🙂
paulaustralia ·
Done the same. , drop spindles, use kombi 14s they are also 5 inch and set out to the guard nicely. This lets you put a decent tire on it and takes the scrape out of it. I'm running 165s
tar76 ·
Those 135 aren't cheap new.
lenny1870 ·
paulaustralia wrote:Done the same. , drop spindles, use kombi 14s they are also 5 inch and set out to the guard nicely. This lets you put a decent tire on it and takes the scrape out of it. I'm running 165s
any chance of a picture?? 😵💫
Allbones ·
tar76 wrote:Those 135 aren't cheap new.
$90 each.
lenny1870 ·
I think I'm going to get 145's on the front with the drop spindles that I already have on there, would this require changing the springs or suspension on the front? 😎