i have put new ball joints tie rod ends front shocks disc rotors and bearings on my 68 semi auto beetle
i added dropped spindles
the outer edge of the 165 tyres on stock rims is just rubbing on the inside of the guard with the wheels straight
i would guess someone has come across this before
any ideas on how to fix??????
local bob jane suggested - adjust the camber and tie rod ends and possibly change the tyres to 155
Volksaddict ·
Me thinks the dropped spindles have widened the track
cb john ·
Yes, most of the dropped spindles widen the track.You'll need to lower rear end, that helps a little. Lower profile of front tyre is another gain... you'll experience bump steer as well....
gsa2at ·
bump steer ???
will try camber adjustment
picked up some early 60s beetle guards will they bolt on to the 68 ??
the tyre place wouldn;t fit low profile tyres reckoned it was illegal due to speedo would be out of wack
gsa2at ·
bump
someone must know what offset wheels to fit to this beetle to drag the tyres under the guards and stop gaurd rub ????
colonel mustard ·
speedo would be of wack as soon as you change the overall diameter.
Joel ·
if ur just talking stock rims late type 3 have the most offset of the 4 stud family at et46
gsa2at ·
i am happy to get stock or after market/ alloys
just need advice on offsett required and where to get the wheels required
need about 25 mm more offset