Rear tire size?

[Jason Renville <Jason_Renville@ccm.al.intel.com>]

     Derrick,
        I have 195/60/15's in the rear of my 69 fastback.  I have stock 
     wheels.  I had 8-spokes with 195/60/15's and I rubbed.  I would barely 
     rub only when I hit a large bump.  I would imagine that you would rub 
     all of the time being lowered two notches.  I think I wouldn't have 
     rubbed if I rolled the lip on the fender.  If you can get your 8 
     spokes with 1/2 or 1 inch less of backspacing I think you will be ok. 
     If you go whith the regular backspacing for the 8 spokes you find in 
     the VW mags you will almost certainly rub.
                                Jason Renville
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I would rather attempt something great and 
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Jason_Renville@ccm.al.intel.com
69 Fastback second owner.
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thinking about putting on some 195-50-15's but am curious about hitting 
fender.  I am planning on getting some 8-spoked rims soon and I know they are 
5 1/2 inches wide, so will I have a problem hitting the rear fender with this 
set up?  Thanks for any adivce!
     
Derrick
' 70 Squareback
' 61 Ragtop