L.a.p 1302

[aircured]

Hi,
I have the same size alloy wheels on my GT Beetle but am finding the steering quite stiff and sometimes hard - do you get the same reaction? The only difference I can see is that I am running 205 x 50 tyres (all round)... Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[typ4boy]

Originally Posted by aircured

Hi,
I have the same size alloy wheels on my GT Beetle but am finding the steering quite stiff and sometimes hard - do you get the same reaction? The only difference I can see is that I am running 205 x 50 tyres (all round)... Any suggestions would be appreciated.

No, no steering problems on this car with 7x16,s but this is an 03 far superior than a torsion bar car only kidding, check your steering box and may be put some smaller tyres on.

[aircured]

Originally Posted by typ4boy

No, no steering problems on this car with 7x16,s but this is an 03 far superior than a torsion bar car only kidding, check your steering box and may be put some smaller tyres on.

new to this, but was thinking of having my front wheels machined down an inch to 16 x 6 and fitting smaller tyres, what do you think?

[typ4boy]

Originally Posted by aircured

new to this, but was thinking of having my front wheels machined down an inch to 16 x 6 and fitting smaller tyres, what do you think?

O.K your new to this , but unless your having them narrowed ,i.e cut in half machined and then re welded ,how do you propose to machine an 1"off your rims, first off check your steering box, tie rods and try smaller tyre 195x45

[aircured]

Originally Posted by typ4boy

O.K your new to this , but unless your having them narrowed ,i.e cut in half machined and then re welded ,how do you propose to machine an 1"off your rims, first off check your steering box, tie rods and try smaller tyre 195x45

Thanx for the reply - will check steering box and tie rods - also going to get some smaller tyres...
I should have said that a guy is going to cut the wheels in half, machine them and then re-weld them...
Cheers for the info.

[typ4boy]

Little bit of an update with 02, got the side vents cut out going for our carbon versions this time, also changed my mind on the ally 944 a arms, going early 944 steel with our uni ball+coil over set up, got that made and trial fitted with some old Konis for now............