please help...can't measure from Iraq.

[DocLong]

OK guys, I've been everywhere. My "local" vw forum, the Vortex, TSTF etc. I'd measure it up with a straight edge and all that if I wern't in Iraq....the car is in Ohio.

I'm looking at putting some 17x7 et42 5x205's on my 73 412 variant. Obviously the car is 4x130, so I'd have to run half inch adapters. IF I am correct that would put the offset up near et55. The car is lowered a touch in the front.

Will something like these wheels fit? With like a 195/40 and a 205/40 front and rear?

please help.

Thanks in advance.
DocLong@hotmail.com

The first thing that you need to do is remove the adapters from the equation, they are dangerous. You'll want to redrill the drums/discs in the bolt pattern of the wheels you'll want to use on the car. I am not familiar with the 411/412 and can't give any detailed advice but you do not want to use adapters.

[DocLong]

The wheels I REALLY want are 5x205....since the car is 4x130 redrilling isn't really an option, at least for the front.

The other option, the Fuchs, would be fairly easy to redrill I suppose.

Well, as I said, I'm not familiar with the 412 at all but the Type I drum/disc may fit or be made to fit onto the Type IV spindle. You may want to look into off road racing brakes, like those made by Neal.

[volkdent]

Not sure which is more dangerous, lightweight brakes or adapters....

Personally I think well designed, installed, and maintained adapters are just fine. I'm running H&Rs on the back of mine and have had no issues. Redrilling is the best option, providing you have adequate metal.

Neals are not designed for daily service as far as I've understood.

Jason

Originally Posted by volkdent

I'm running H&Rs on the back of mine and have had no issues.

H&R is what I suggest, I've got 15 millimeter spacers from them on my Jetta, their quality and design is the best I've ever seen.

Originally Posted by volkdent

Neals are not designed for daily service as far as I've understood.

Yeah, I forgot to mention that their calipers do not have a sealed pistons. They would need to be "serviced" every so often as per Neal's instructions. Although, I haven't looked into their products in over 10 years, things may have changed since then.