opinions anybody?

[Veedub]

Originally Posted by volkdent

Someone else will answer as far as required offsets are concerned, my project is in another catagory so I don't know what works. I'll give you a big thumbs up on the Traklite 2.0, as they weigh nothing, it will greatly increase the way your car performs, and they are forged, so you'll never bend them. I think they also look the best too.

If you have more offset(+50mm), you can use a 10mm spacer(-10) to get back to +40, decreasing the track, but if you have +35, you have +35 as far as making the track any less, nothing you can do there except narrow the beam more. If you are close, it is nice to have a few mm extra offset so you can use spacers to space the wheel out to exactly where you want it depending on the tire manufacturer etc, that is if you like a snug fit. Remember that spacers require studs/nuts, or longer lug bolts, and they should always maintain the hubcentric nature.

Jason

ok so I dont want anything more than a +50mm offset but if I do, I need -10mm spacers but the same rims up front I would need to narrow it to be a +35 or is that what I want upfront? So would the narrowing be ok with a 2inch narrow or would i need to narrow it more?And yes Im trying to get a lightweight wheel, and the tracklites for some reason, thee price dont stay, it was 195$ each when I posted it, hmmm oh well, heres some others I was looking at
Has a +38 offset
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...del=Escort+ZX2
another +38 offset
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...2&autoModClar=
So I'd need a spacer to equal a +55 offset with these 2 sets right?
Also theres a rim called 5Zigen FNO1R-C, there available for FWD or RWD, they weigh 14lbs (ive held one, they feel lighter) and are available in 15-24" .Offsets for the RWD version is +33 and +42mm for the FWD version, there made from 1 piece lightweight aluminum casting,just only problem I got is would any of these wheels look right?
heres a pic of my car, and you guys can help me (please?)

its 2 toned, baby blue and almond white (similar to the VW stock offwhite)

[oasis]

The BBS wheels are one-piece forged as well, and weigh only 2/10ths of a pound more (10.2 v. 10.0). They cost $100 more each, however.

So, stick with the Traklite wheels. You don't want wheels that look similar to mine.

[Veedub]

Originally Posted by oasis

The BBS wheels are one-piece forged as well, and weigh only 2/10ths of a pound more (10.2 v. 10.0). They cost $100 more each, however.

So, stick with the Traklite wheels. You don't want wheels that look similar to mine.

what wheels you got?
I was looking on ebay and I got shocked at the wheel prices, I sen some rims on there I like alot.
what you think?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/15-Ro...QQcmdZViewItem
there 12lbs and have a 40mm offset but look at the colors, I like the full polished steel grey in the Slipstream side, and steel grey in the others.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/15-IN...QQcmdZViewItem
another set thats 12lbs 40mm offset and many colors but i like this one.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/15-4x...QQcmdZViewItem
I like this set but there 15x7.5 (would that be a major issue?)they got a 38mm offset.
I may end up getting my rims off ebay. I like the first ones I posted in this post alot.
There light (but not 10lbs but thats fine) and the color would look good with my 2 tone car.

[Rob]

I like the Kosei rims.....
If you are going with 15's you'll probably want to make sure you do not get a too 'thin' tire.

Here's what I have, and in order to make it look right I'd have to lower the car too much. (I can't go lower in the rear because of the sube motor)

http://www.vanbran.com/movies/bug/107_0760.AVI

I had to use spacers all around to keep some of the steering....
BTW, they are 15" Enkei rims.

Rob.

[Veedub]

Originally Posted by Rob

I like the Kosei rims.....
If you are going with 15's you'll probably want to make sure you do not get a too 'thin' tire.

Here's what I have, and in order to make it look right I'd have to lower the car too much. (I can't go lower in the rear because of the sube motor)

http://www.vanbran.com/movies/bug/107_0760.AVI

I had to use spacers all around to keep some of the steering....
BTW, they are 15" Enkei rims.

Rob.

your bug looks good with those wheels, trouble i got is trying to find a rim that matches the 2 tone of my car, so a silver or high gloss black rim is what im thinking.
How wide are your rims? I was trying to stay with 15x6.5 or 7" wides if possible. Was there any modifications needed to be done or anything? I'm thinking bout getting the rota slipstreams maybe. What would be better, disc brakes or just keep the drum brakes? My motors stock for now and was thinking bout just staying with drums, they should be strong enough since im gonna run a lower profile tire up front than the rear, kinda like mix the cal and german look sort of.

[Rob]

The rims are Enkei RP02 15x6.5 rims with Kumho 712 Ecsta Supra 205/50ZR15 Tires.

It was a major PITA getting it all fitted, but that was mostly my own fault since I didn't research things enough.

Of course I had to change the bolt pattern, so I initially ordered blank disks for the front. The machine shop butchered them drilling the holes, so after further investigation I found rotors with the correct pattern.
Then I need studs that were long enough...... then I needed tuner lugnuts that would fit the holes (you can't fit a socket around them).
When I finally had them mounted, I had virtually no steering left since the rims hit the frame on the inside, so then I had to get spacers....

So, I'd say you are on the right track by investigating things before you buy .

You'll need to get new drums for the new boltpattern, so you might as well fork out the cash and get the disks for at least the front.

Also look at the Rota SubZero.... I always loved those rims.

I also really like the ones you posted with the black spokes... mostly because they give you a nice 'lip'.

Hope this helps.

Rob.

[Veedub]

Rob is your bug a standard or super beetle?What size spacers did you need for the front, and how far does a 15x6.5inch rim stick out if it does I mean.
Oh what you think of these wheels?
http://www.rotawheels.com/autox.php

[Veedub]

Originally Posted by Veedub

this is my color combo, i know it looks ok with silver...but black is a questionable color

[Veedub]

I am only curious, the rims I really like are these http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...5&autoModClar=
well they are available with a +45 offset, and a +38 offset, could I use the +38mm offsets up front and the +45mm offset rims in the rear?Also the only bad thing I guess bout them is there 16x7's.

[Veedub]

I did a few photoshops of my bug, what you think bout the rims on my bug?

with polished Rota slipstreams

black slipstreams ( except in a 4-100 bolt pattern)
I like both but dont know, what you guys think? black rims or silver?

ps yeah I know i cant photoshop, but at least I tried.

[Veedub]

If I was to go with the porsche bolt pattern, and get Fuchs would I need spacers for front and rear like I would with the Rotas in the above post?
I was thinking of this after seeing what they look like and thinking bout the Fuchs in the chrome lip with Harbor blue (my bugs color) on the wheels where they are black.On cip1 they have them in a 15x5.5inch with a 4.5inch backspacing for front (would that be ok with a stock frontend?)And the rear....I dont really know, what would you guys run with stock fenders in rear?

[Veedub]

Fuchs are crazy in prices I'll go back to the 4-100 plan...
I think I basically decided I want a rim in the 14-16lb range. Anyone know if the stock 60hp motor can handle moving 15x7inch rims?
The wheels Im most likely going to get are Rota Slipstreams,ASA AR1's (there like oasis's rims)see link.
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...ber=AR15I22SML
or OZ Canova see link
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...0&autoModClar=
these are the 3 I mostly like, but cant decide.
Rotas got a 40mm offset,ASA AR1's have a 40mm offset and the OZ have a 45mm offset.
What rim would be best to use and require less modifications for the rear?
The front I know narrowing 2-3inches will be required along with drop spindles.

[Veedub]

What about this...I been thinking my rims stuck out farther than I really thought they actually did.There 15x4.5inch rims (similar to Ansens) with 195/60/15's front and rear. How do you guys think it would look with fenders in the rear that are 1.25" wider and then narrow the frontend 2 or 3inches, enough to tuck them inside a little, not alot.Then Id be able to lower the front and rear enogh to where the tires tuck inside the fenders, not slammed but like 3-4inches, most likely 3inches in front and rear.
Im just playing with ideas...would you think that would look right, wide fenders in rear with 15x4.5inch rims with 195/60's?


they stick out and inch front and rear.