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

Me thinks the dropped spindles have widened the track

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....

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

bump

someone must know what offset wheels to fit to this beetle to drag the tyres under the guards and stop gaurd rub ????

speedo would be of wack as soon as you change the overall diameter.

if ur just talking stock rims late type 3 have the most offset of the 4 stud family at et46

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