German Look 16 or 17

alansvw Wolfsburg Wizard

426 posts · joined May 2005 · 26 May 2009, 8:22 pm

#714737

I want to fit Porsche Twist 17" wheels onto my 74 L Bug for the German Look. It currently has Porsche Fuchs 15" wheels (which I will be selling) fitted with the 5 stud pattern. I also have Vintage VW adjustable race style 2 1/2 diameter springs & KYB gas strut inserts on the front.. What do I need to do to be able to fit them under stock guards? It has Type 3 brakes with Cross drilled Discs on front

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 26 May 2009, 8:53 pm

#714746

if theyre 7.5" et52 they should fit under stock gaurds as is with 205/40 tyres

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 26 May 2009, 9:45 pm

#714768

I have Boxster 16"
front 6" 50ET 205 55 series
rear 7" 40ET 225 50 series

These fit nicely under stock guards

Use this programme to play with other wheels
http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp

I think you will find you will need spacers to fit 17" twists (mmmm... and thats a no go for Mr Rego)

Futue te ipsum!!!

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 26 May 2009, 9:56 pm

#714775

2 bolt front end should get away with no spacers if 205/40 are used