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what size tyres on 2 inch narrowed beam.
cnfabo - May 20th, 2008 at 07:54 PM

can i fit 165 wide tyres with lowish profile on a 2 inch narrowed beam and still have full steering lock without scrubbing. its on a 64 bug if that makes a diference, oh yeah there still the stock rims aswell...


bond - May 20th, 2008 at 09:05 PM

you should be able to no problems.

you will however run into issues depending on how low you go ie: will scrub lip of outer guard.

so if you want to go real low then get a set of 135s or 145 smart car tyres.

if you're going low get a beam with adjusters and also get a set of dropped spindles.

hope that helps

nick


cnfabo - May 20th, 2008 at 09:27 PM

its already lowered. and its got 135,s asswell.

only reason for 165's at the front is because the rears are 165's and they need to be the same all round 2 pass pits in W.A.

cheers


BOOMERDOG - May 20th, 2008 at 09:43 PM

i run 125's on stock rims with tubes on the front of my 54' that has a narrowed 2 inch beam...i can sit the car real low on the swayaways ,it's an exciting drive to say the least..:lol:


bond - May 20th, 2008 at 10:47 PM

125,135,145 - does it really matter? each is a stupid as the next.

goodluck with chris. sounds like you may have to raise the car back up front and possibly rear.

nick


matberry - May 21st, 2008 at 09:00 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by bond
125,135,145 - does it really matter? each is a stupid as the next.

goodluck with chris. sounds like you may have to raise the car back up front and possibly rear.

nick

I have to agree, even the 165 michelin on my borrowed car push rediculously with a 1600, big motor..... forget it.


vw54 - May 21st, 2008 at 09:13 AM

yes they will fit perfect with the 2" narrow but it may depend on how low you are running as well

I have a 1 " narrowed 65 beam running 5.5" rims using 165 tyres mine rubs slightly on the guard lip ( with 2 people in the car ) but i have it lowered as well I am swaping back to 4.5 " rims soon


5PL1TDCS10N - May 21st, 2008 at 10:04 AM

Chris,
If you're taking the car over the pits dont even think about 145s and under....they'll ask you for paperwork for the narrow beam etc etc.

Get 4 stock wheels and 4(165s)tyres and save yourself the drama....

Wayne(perth....and yes, Ive taken a ratbug over the pits before)


cnfabo - May 21st, 2008 at 05:26 PM

yeh cool guys ill think ill go for the 165's up front aswell.