Re: [T3] Shorter axles??

[vwfye@micron.net]

There is more to your question than tire size.  I run 195/65/15s on my 
short axle Notch, but, with the wheel offset I have, I had to add 
spacers to keep from rubbing on the inside of the wheel.  Even with the 
spacers, I have an inch left to the fender lip.  With my old EMPI 8 
spoke wheels and short axles, I could barely fit my 165R15s under the 
rear of the car.  SO, you need to some trial and error.  THe local 
shops, here at least, will usually let you try some fitting if they 
know that you will buy the tires from them.  

----- Original Message -----
From: "D. Hornback" <flat4fantasy@hotmail.com>
Date: Thursday, October 19, 2000 12:50 pm
Subject: [T3] Shorter axles??

> I saw somebody posted a question about shorter axles but no one 
> responded? 
> So here it is again. I am wanting to run 205/50/15's out back and 
> that would 
> require shorter axles right? Besides the putting the shorter axles 
> in what 
> else is required? Does a new bracket have to be fabricated for the 
> torsion 
> bars and what not? Anyone have any suggestions?
> 
> Dave
> 
> 65' 15ooS Notch
> 
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