Type 3 Mag Wheels

gtl1955 Casual Dubber

33 posts · joined Jan 2006 · 3 Mar 2006, 1:56 pm

#460652

I have a 1970 Type 3 Fastback with the standard 165 15 inch wheels. I plan to put on some mag wheels to dress the car a bit. Can someone advise me of the type of stud pattern that I need to comply with. Are there any particular alloy wheels from other German or other cars that bolt on easily. thanks Greg

twoguns simply aircooled

4,275 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 3 Mar 2006, 2:27 pm

#460659

any change in stud pattern should have an engineers approval. but you could re drill for anything.

saying that though, i have a real nice RARE set of Ronal rims, made in west germany that you might like. they are 15 x 5.5 (i think) and are the standard four stud pattern. if you want some thing unique and rare, even more so here then drop me a line.

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gtl1955 Casual Dubber

33 posts · joined Jan 2006 · 3 Mar 2006, 3:12 pm

#460669

Thanks twoguns

The tyres I have are 165 (or 6.5 inches) wide. I am looking for some wheels that are at least that size of larger. Can you double check the size on your wheels. Also, how much did you want tof rhte wheels and where are you located in Australia? I'm in canberra....Greg

baybuscamperkid prince of insufficient light, ruler of heck

4,316 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 3 Mar 2006, 3:25 pm

#460674

5.5 refers to rim width, not tyre size in 2guns post, so Im am pretty sure you will find that your stock rims are 5.5 or less, even though the tyres are wider. check the markings on the centre of the rim.

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twoguns simply aircooled

4,275 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 3 Mar 2006, 3:34 pm

#460682

i was running 185s up front and 205s on the rear in that pic above.

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gtl1955 Casual Dubber

33 posts · joined Jan 2006 · 4 Mar 2006, 11:50 am

#460856

Thanks everyone.

I suppose the real question is what do I search for on Ebay for suitable mags that will fit the Type 3 configuration. Any help please? Greg

twoguns simply aircooled

4,275 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 4 Mar 2006, 12:42 pm

#460866

any four stud vw wheel pattern, but if you are wanting more than the usuall globes, empis, brms etc, then you either gotta look for some thing rare or of another source. ie 'rice' style with altered hubs on your ride to suit.

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whatnow Custom Title Time!

1,000 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 5 Mar 2006, 10:14 am

#461023

the stud pattern is 4 by 130mm, and apart from beetles, type 3's and the more unusual vw's the only other car/brand that uses this pattern i know of is a porsche 914.
hope this helps.

whatnow Custom Title Time!

1,000 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 5 Mar 2006, 10:29 am

#461025

a cool site with a big wheel index, though most of the wheels would be big $$$ if you could find them/get them over here. still if you are a wheel perv like me they are nice to look at.

http://www.terovirta.com