Wheel / Tire Example Thread for the New Beetle

[J.Owen]

This has been done in a couple other forums so I thought I would bring it over here.

Due to the difference in the shape and size of the fenders on the new beetle it is a little difficult to take a wheel/ tire combination from a jetta/GTi/golf and imagine what it would look like on a beetle. I am hoping that this thread will give people a good idea of how a particular size wheel and tire combination would look on a beetle as well as the different suspension drops that people have.

Please use the below table to list your combination as well as include a photo or two that shows a good view of how the wheels/tires sit on the car. If everyone can follow this format I think that this could be a great resource for others who are looking to swap out their rollers in the future.

Since I am not a moderator and can't delete, I would hope that people will not flood this with comments on particular set-ups unless it is a valid question.

wheel make/model:
wheel diameters/widths/offsets
-front:
-rear:
if modular, wheel outer lip/inner barrel
-front:
-rear:
tire make/model:
tire size
-front:
-rear:
suspension make/model:
spacers (if any)
-front:
-rear:

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Wheel Offset Calulator! - figure out the change in offset from one wheel to another.

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As an added bonus, here is a chart showing some of the different offsets people are running here... I will continue to update this as much as I can.

Modified by bugasm99 at 9:52 AM 1-8-2008

[J.Owen]

i'll start ...

wheel make/model: TSW Trophy's
wheel diameters/widths/offsets
-front: 18x7 et40
-rear: 18x8 et40

tire make/model: Yokohama Parada Spec2
tire size
-front: 225/40
-rear: 225/40

suspension make/model: Neuspeed Sport on Bilstein Sport

Modified by bugasm99 at 4:54 PM 1-2-2008

[r0nd3L]

wheel make/model: Mille Miglia HT-3 Grey
wheel diameters/widths/offsets
-front: 18x8" ET35
-rear: 18x8" ET35

tire make/model: Kumho Ecsta SPT
tire size
-front: 235/40R18
-rear: 235/40R18
suspension make/model: OEM GTI 20th Suspension
spacers (if any)
-front: None
-rear: None

Modified by r0nd3L at 1:14 PM 2-28-2007

[r0nd3L]

wheel make/model: OZ Superleggera Race Silver
wheel diameters/widths/offsets
-front: 18x8" ET35
-rear: 18x8" ET35

tire make/model: Michelin Pilot Sport
tire size
-front: 225/40R18
-rear: 225/40R18

suspension make/model: OEM GTI 20th Suspension

spacers (if any)
-front: None
-rear: None

Modified by r0nd3L at 1:14 PM 2-28-2007

[gt2437]

wheel make/model: RH Wheels / AG Cup (Porsche fitment 5x130)
wheel diameters/widths/offsets
-front: 18x8.5 et45
-rear: 18x10 et54

tire make/model: Pirelli Rosso Asymmetric
tire size
-front: 225/40/18
-rear: 255/35/18

suspension make/model: KW Coilovers Variant 2

spacers (if any)
-front: 25mm (lug pattern adapter -> has 5x100 studs)
-rear: 20mm (lug pattern adapter -> has 5x100 studs)

[13minutes]

wheel make/model: Rial Daytona Race
wheel diameters/widths/offsets
-front:18"X 8.5" ET 31
-rear:18" X 8.5" ET 31
if modular, wheel outer lip/inner barrel
-front:(will add at later date)
-rear:(will add at later date)
tire make/model:Sumitomo HTR+
tire size
-front:225/40-R18
-rear:225/40_R18
suspension make/model:Koni Sport Adjustable Coilovers
spacers (if any)

wheel make/model:Modified steel wheels
wheel diameters/widths/offsets
-front:16"X .8.5" ET 31 approx
-rear:16" X 10" ET 12 (approx)
if modular, wheel outer lip/inner barrel
*These are aren't modular but I included them for the sake of noting their size and always for bragging rights..
-front:3" / 5.5" (approx)
-rear:4.5" / 5.5" (approx)
tire make/model:Falken ZIEX ZE512
tire size
-front:205/40-R16
-rear:225/40-R16
suspension make/model:See above

Modified by 13minutes at 5:37 PM 3-1-2007


Modified by 13minutes at 11:20 PM 4-23-2008

[Mikes72sb]

Wheels: Borbet Type VM (F&R)
Wheel dimentions (F&R): 17" x 8", et.35 all around
Spacers: 10mm rear only

Tires (F&R): Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3
Tire size (F&R): 225-45-17

Suspension: Eibach Pro-Kit springs/ Bilstein Sport struts/shocks

[1.8T_Moe]

wheel make/model: Keskin KT-1
wheel diameters/widths/offsets
-front:18x8.5 et30
-rear: 18x10 et25

if modular, wheel outer lip/inner barrel
*They're two piece but I don't know the specs

tire make/model: Falken GRB FK 451
tire size
-front: 225/40/18
-rear: 255/35/18

suspension make/model: Bilstein Sport Shocks/Struts with Neuspeed Race Springs
spacers (if any)
-front: None
-rear: None

[SoapBubble]

wheel make/model: TSW Rib
wheel diameters/widths/offsets
-front:19x8 et35
-rear: 19x8 et35

tire make/model: Hankook Sport
tire size
-front: 235/35/19
-rear: 235/35/19

suspension make/model: Spax RSX Coilovers
spacers (if any)
-front: none
-front: none

[Billsbug]

wheel make/model: Mille Miglia Evo 5 (discontinued)
wheel diameters/widths/offsets
-front: 19 x 8 et40
-rear: 19 x 8.5 et35
-weight: Gary@tirerack.com: Weight on these is about 28lbs each.

tire make/model: Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Pole Position
tire size
-front: 235/35/19
-rear: 235/35/19

suspension make/model: Koni Coilovers

spacers (if any)
-front: None
-rear: None

Modified by Billsbug at 4:06 PM 12-7-2007


Modified by Billsbug at 5:25 PM 4-11-2008

[NBSport]

lovin this thread, keep em' coming...especially the staggered! Still trying to narrow down my wheel choices, nice to have an idea of what some others look like to compare to.

[NBSport]

love that pic

[gt2437]

bump for a good thread. It looks like my fronts stick out a lot more then everyone elses... I had to use 25mm spacers in front to clear the aftermarket brakes. It would have been 20mm otherwise (bought wheels from a buddy that had them on a TT roadster).

[NBSport]

the AG cups I'll admit look pretty good. I assumed since they were a one piece wheel that a 10" in the back wouldn't create much of a lip, but I guess I was wrong. I'm looking at a staggered setup, either 9.5 or 10" in the back, preferably with a step lip. The Rh Zw4's, Zw1's are up on my list right now. ***Keep the pics coming***

[1.8T_Moe]

Quote, originally posted by NBSport »

the AG cups I'll admit look pretty good. I assumed since they were a one piece wheel that a 10" in the back wouldn't create much of a lip, but I guess I was wrong.

Yeah going that wide with the right offset will still have a big lip. Look at Brocks, they're one piece and have mega dish. I thought those RH/AG wheels were two piece though.

[gt2437]

The AG's are one piece although they have the look of a two piece. The ZW4's are definitely two piece. That's what my buddy upgraded his TT too when he sold me his AG's. He then had the wheels painted.

[NBSport]

Good point on the brocks, same with the RH AD cups too. I almost bought those but wanted something 2/3 piece because I plan to have painted/p'coated as well. I found some Schmidt Race 2000's in the classifieds that I'm eyeing up. Black center, 10.5" wide in the back

[phatbeetlebug]

wheel make/model: MRR-HR2's
wheel diameters/widths/offsets
-front: 19x8.5 ET 35
-rear: 19x8.8 ET 35
tire make/model: Falken FK 452
tire size
-front: 235/35/19
-rear: 235/35/19
suspension make/model: Neuspeed Race springs on Tokico Illumina adjustables

[13minutes]

Keep the discussion to wheels, Bill.

[13minutes]

The man in black is dead..man!

[gilliganII]

I'm gonna come over there and make you two kiss if you don't stop.

[J.Owen]

wheel make/model: C4 Corvette "Saw Blades"
wheel diameters/widths/offsets
-front: 17x8.5 et56
-rear: 17x9.5 et56

Spacers
-front: 25.4 mm adapters, final et 30.6
-rear: 33.2 mm adapters, final et 22.8

tire make/model: Falken Ziex ze512
tire size
-front: 215/45
-rear: 235/45

suspension make/model: KW Variant 2 Coilovers

Modified by bugasm99 at 2:39 PM 1-7-2008

[Billsbug]

[NBSport]

haha, those look sweet!

[1.8T_Moe]

Quote, originally posted by Billsbug »

x 2

Those are freakin awesome!

[Y2kTurboBug1]

Ebay'd SSW

17x7.5 F/R

215/45 F/R (Will be moving up to 225/45-they're in da basement)

Pics here--> Y2kTurboBug @ NewBeetle.org

Les


Modified by Y2kTurboBug1 at 6:48 PM 4-2-2007

[eunos94]

Winter set
Sport Edition F2

Front: 16X7 et.35
Rear: 16X7 et.35

Tires:
Front: 205/55 16
Rear: 205/55 16

Summer:

SSR GT7-H
Front: 19X8 et.32
Rear: 19X8 et.32

Tires.
Front 235/35 19
Rear: 235/35 19

Spacers

Front: none
Rear: 5mm on order

Suspension:

Apex sport 60/40

Front: 2.2 inch lower
Rear: 1.7inch lower

note: I had thought for 3 years I had the 40/40 kit but recently was told I had the 60/40. Dunno if I care either way. I like how it looks and works.

Modified by eunos94 at 6:23 AM 4-3-2007

[NBSport]

Nice, it's back! Hey Josh, by any chance were you at Volksfest a few weekends ago...my brother said he saw a bug with Corvette rims on it.


Modified by NBSport at 3:52 AM 5-16-2007

[Mikes72sb]

Specs for my new wheels:

Wheels: Mille Miglia Evo5 (F&R)
Wheel dimentions (F&R): 18" x 8", et.35 all around
Spacers: 10mm rear only
Note: refinished in Porsche GT Silver by yours truly

Tires (F&R): Kumho Ecsta SPT
Tire size (F&R): 225-40-18

Suspension: Eibach Pro-Kit springs/ Bilstein Sport struts/shocks

[OLD GHOST]

wheel make/model: OZ Superleggera Race Silver
wheel diameters/widths/offsets
-front: 18x8" ET35
-rear: 18x8" ET35

tire make/model: Toyo Proxies 4
tire size
-front: 225/40R18
-rear: 225/40R18

suspension make/model: Koni/Eibach 1.8"

spacers (if any)
-front: None
-rear: None

[NBSport]

I guess I can add to the list now as well...

wheel make/model: DZ Exklusiv DZ2
wheel diameters/widths/offsets
-front: 18x 8.5; ET 30
-rear: 18x10" ET30

tire make/model: BFGoodrich KDW2
tire size
-front: 225/40R18
-rear: 255/35R18

suspension make/model: custom made FK kit
spacers (if any)
-front: None
-rear: None

[HollywoodsBug]

Very informative thread

It'd be nice to also add the "Weight" of each model wheel as well.

"Hollywood"


Modified by HollywoodsBug at 4:09 PM 8-20-2007

[Mikes72sb]

Newest Setup:

Wheels: BBS CH

Dimensions: 18x8.5 et30 front and back (rear total et20 w. 10mm spacer)

Weight: approx. 25lbs

Tires: 225-40-18 Kumho SPT

note: BBS CH will clear ECS Stg.2 v.1 or equivalent brakes (TT rotor/boxster caliper)

Modified by Mikes72sb at 4:02 PM 12-7-2007

[Breezers]

Great thread! Wonderful examples!

[socaldetailer]

Maya STM 3 piece 19x8.5" 35mm offset