Stock size fender clearance, optimal setup

[vwfan53]

Well I have the wheels I will be using now. Actually they should be arriving any day now. I got a great deal on some Fuchs.

I will have:
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Fuchs 15x6 in the front
Fuchs 15x7 in the rear

I am torn between using a 185/55 or a 195/50 up front. There are limited tire mfg who make 185/55. 195/50 seem very common. I have also been watching diameters. I can keep the height the same with the 195's but am worried about the width, and other problems you mention. IF YOU ARE RUNNING 195/50's PLEASE RESPOND WITH YOUR IMPRESSIONS....Beam front end

In the back the wheels came with 255/50's WIDE. Not sure if I will keep them. The guy I bought them from said they fit on his stock fendered 1965, but somehow I find that hard to believe.

At any rate I have been considering the Keith Sueme reccomendation of 185/55/15 front and 215/60/15 rear. But those are somewhat odd sizes and limits my brand choices.

Brakes:
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For budget, etc, I am most likely going to go with the CB Performance total Disc brake package. Front and Rear 5x130 dropped spindles.

Lowering:
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CB Dropped spindels, adjustable beam left at stock height for only the 2.5" Drop at the front. (the 185/55 take another inch off height as their diameter is only 23".

Red9Design 2" lowered spring plates in the rear.

...and Bilsteins all around.

This car is going to be driven daily in the summers, and hopefully on some extended trips, so some comfort is required.

-Paul
63 Bug