[Wolfe2212]

hey guys. just looking too get a set of tires for the beetle, I know its 225/45/17 but i'm looking you get a meatier tire for the ride. I like the meaty look so is there any thicker size I can go? thanks guys

this is the size I have right now. picture below


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[PRM502STREET]

Search 235/50/17.

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[Wolfe2212]

will that work or are you busting my chops?


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[Wolfe2212]

cause I may might a set!


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[PRM502STREET]

Yes, they work in the rear for sure and they work in the front,just minor rubbing and slight modification to the spring perch.

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[Wolfe2212]

sounds good! what brand is yours??

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[PRM502STREET]

Federal Formoza fd2. Super smooth and quiet ride!

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[Wolfe2212]

Nice! Going to look them up now!!


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[mx_599]

Yes, they work in the rear for sure and they work in the front,just minor rubbing and slight modification to the spring perch.

need clarification... why wouldn't it work? I am researching tire size for 2013 TDI convert. stock 215/55 x 17 which is about 26.3" diameter.

yours above look to be about 26.3" diameter as well and you get slight rubbing?? I guess because of width?

what are some of the largest diameters people are fitting? 27"? 28"?

 

[Rosemarie]

hey guys. just looking too get a set of tires for the beetle, I know its 225/45/17 but i'm looking you get a meatier tire for the ride. I like the meaty look so is there any thicker size I can go? thanks guys

this is the size I have right now. picture below


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[janitz]

need clarification... why wouldn't it work? I am researching tire size for 2013 TDI convert. stock 215/55 x 17 which is about 26.3" diameter.

yours above look to be about 26.3" diameter as well and you get slight rubbing?? I guess because of width?

what are some of the largest diameters people are fitting? 27"? 28"?

I've never heard of 215/55/17 as a stock size for a Beetle. The sizes I know of are 205/55/16 for 16" wheels, this is the stock size for my 1998. The other sporty size I know of are 225/45/17 which is what I have on my Beetle now for summer use.