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True that the 944 setup is heavy, well heavier than stock. But I think it is worth it overall.
Also consider fade resistance. With a Beetle and the 944 brakes I bet fade is almost zero, unless on a race track.
I know the VW stock discs can fade out as I have done it before in my previous '69 Beetle.
Plus even though adding weight for the bigger wheels and tires you are also getting a better contact patch which has a greater benefit than the additional weight or rolling mass.
The real PITA delima is that the bigger the tire the more HP it takes to move it as the rolling resistance increases. Of course less MPG as well. My compromise is to settle on 6" wheels with 205 or 215s - Lame compared to a bunch of people here :behind: , but for my needs I think it will work well... If not 7"s on the rear later.
Take Care,
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Adrian Pillow
'57 Oval Beetle - project
'66 VW Westfalia - GL
'96 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 6.5L Diesel
'99 GMC Suburban 6.5L Diesel
VolkSport Kafer Gruppe
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