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According to my Bentley, the stock wheel for '68-'73 (and maybe for earlier years too, I'd have to check another book) is 4 1/2 J x 15, which is nearly universal for types 1-3 of this era. The offset is 46mm, however, which varies from what most of the late Beatles got. According to my '70-'79 type 1 Bentley: "Karmann Ghias have 4 1/2 J x 15 wheels. As of March 1972, this rim size has also been used on the other models covered by this Manual. ... Karmann Ghia wheels have a 46-mm (1.811-in.) offset, 1974 Super Beetle wheels have a 41-mm (1.614-in.) offset, and the wheels for other late models have a 34-mm (1.388-in.) offset. The 4 J x 15 wheels used on cars other than the Karmann Ghia prior to March 1972 have a 40-mm (1.575-in.) offset. The 1973 Sports Bug has 5 1/2 J x 15 wheels with a 26mm (1.024-in.) offset. The 1974 model has the same rim size with a 34-mm (1.339-in.) offset. Wheels for the 1974 Super Beetles and Sports Bugs cannot be installed on earlier cars that have strut front suspension. The use of wheels other than those standard for a given year and model is discouraged. ... An incorrect offset dimension may impose excessive stress on the wheel bearings." ------------------------------------------------------------------- Too much? Digest! mailto:type3-d-request@vwtype3.org Subj=subscribe