Re: [T3] slightly off subject question

[Jim Adney <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 10 Oct 2003 at 19:37, Russ wolfe wrote:

> I am going to look at another air cooled VW tomorrow with the possiblity
> of purchasing it. The car has been sitting for about 4-5 years, and the
> current owner says it needs at least 2 tires to drive it home. Now I
> have plenty of T-3 tires and wheels sitting around, but this is a T-1.
> My question is: Can I put T-3 tires and wheels on a T-1 just long enough
> to get it about 100 miles home.
> I know the offset is different, but which way??

The type 3 offset is larger, which means that they will sit narrower on the 
type 1. The difference will be on the order of half an inch, so I don't think 
it will matter unless you get yourself in a position where you need to turn 
sharply. You should probably just check the clearance to the shocks.  

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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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