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Re: wide tyres


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>> (dose anyone know how wide the tires in the back can be befor they
>> rub the back fenders?)
>>
>> "drako"
>> 71 Square
>> 57 bug
>> 66 bug (dead)
>> 73 bug (dead)
>>
>I have seen 205/60 x 15 tyres *blessed* by the german TUV.
>Also I have seen one Squareback with 225/55 (maybe 60)x15.
>But it depends on the wheels you want to use. You need at least 6x15
>but 7x15 are relatively wide spread in Europe. They are available in
>the original VW design with the original wheel cover.
>Heiko
>¥68 Notch, ¥70 Fastback, ¥71 Fastback

Volks,

My square has 215/65 14" tyres all round (PO fitted them) and Yes the
guards(fenders) have had to be flaired to accomodate them.  I belive
someone here said 185 or 195 was the widest U could go without mods to
bodywork.

Regards,
Steve Farmer


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