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 grumble
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| posted on March 1st, 2009 at 07:16 PM |
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tyres on a 1961 Ghia
Does anyone have 195/60x15 tyres fitted to 6" rims on a Ghia without modifying the rear guards.
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bushed
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| posted on March 11th, 2009 at 03:53 PM |
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i have 14" cheviot mags to lower it
so the centres are prob different as it takes looong bolts but tyres are as big if not bigger (is also irs 4stud)
want any vw bits old but like me, Made in Germany!!!
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| posted on March 12th, 2009 at 06:55 AM |
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195 / 50/ 15 on empi style 5 spokes ...
5.5 wide from memory.....
tried to fit 205's but they rubbed
Step up to get out !!!
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vwsteve
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| posted on March 12th, 2009 at 07:19 AM |
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yeh done 215s once, wore a massive grove in the wall, then 205, slight rubbing still, it really depends on your wheel offsett, no use rolling the
wheel arch lip as it hits the inner guard as well
1 1963 356b porsche coupe
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grumble
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| posted on March 12th, 2009 at 07:35 PM |
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Thanks guys,I am trying a set of 185/65x15's at the moment.i will drop her on the feet tomorrow to check. Cheers Les
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 barls
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| posted on March 12th, 2009 at 07:41 PM |
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well hurry up times a ticking not long now.
going to get my one fixed tomorrow.
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| posted on March 14th, 2009 at 07:24 PM |
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Well Mr indestructible it is still in the air wit big boots on the rear,seats in tomorrow,lights & a paint touch up . Then Mum & I are off!
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