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German Look 16 or 17
alansvw - May 26th, 2009 at 08:22 PM

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 - May 26th, 2009 at 08:53 PM

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

Bizarre - May 26th, 2009 at 09:45 PM

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

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d170/blue74l/Marty/101_1168.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d170/blue74l/Marty/101_1166.jpg

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)

Joel - May 26th, 2009 at 09:56 PM

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