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The wheel has the offset built into it.
Ask the seller or look up the manufacture's web site.
Ask the seller or look up the manufacture's web site.
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It's the distance between the centerline of the wheel and the hub mounting surface.
Assuming the new wheels are the same width as your current wheels; an easy way to check if its close is the lay a flat edge on the rear of the wheel and measure to the hub mounting surface on both wheels.
19' tires can be expensive though because they're uncommon.
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The bolt pattern is correct and as long as the offset is within limits and you use the proper size tires then they shouldn't rub. The overall total diameter shouldn't change regardless if you are using 16 inch wheels or 20 inch wheels. with the 19's you will just have very little rubber and you will have to be very careful to avoid chuck holes and speed bumps because it will be a rough ride.
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I am running 225 35 19's with the standard 5x100 lug spacing and I haven't had any problems at all, except the Bug looks like it's going 60 mph when it's sitting still 
Indytom was spot on - the offdset is critical, in my experience you can go a little higher or lower, but if you're not very experienced with a particular vehicle like I was when I bought my Bug, it pays to double check first. Some dealers will tell you 'yeah sure it'll fit' just to make the sale. I learned that one the hard way back in the day with my 5.0.
Indytom was spot on - the offdset is critical, in my experience you can go a little higher or lower, but if you're not very experienced with a particular vehicle like I was when I bought my Bug, it pays to double check first. Some dealers will tell you 'yeah sure it'll fit' just to make the sale. I learned that one the hard way back in the day with my 5.0.
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Thanks Tom It has been an extremely addicitive progression of events since I bought the car. I plan on lowering it soon and adding LED footwell & interior accent lighting & under-door puddle lights. And by the time I start on those projects I will have thought of several more...
It has been an extremely addicitive progression of events since I bought the car. I plan on lowering it soon and adding LED footwell & interior accent lighting & under-door puddle lights. And by the time I start on those projects I will have thought of several more...Attachments
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I made the eyelids using tail light tint, dupli-color brand - but the VHT brand works good too. Instead of relying on a decal that may or may not look right, I decided to just make my own. I bought a pair of the vinyl color matched eyelids and they were a crap product.
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Looks good! And you can also add / remove/ start over if you decide you want them smaller, larger, different angle etc. When I first did mine I went back and added some width after I checked to see how much 'scowl' they had. I didn't want my ride to look like it was stuck in mid-sneeze...
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Dark gray is my favorite TS color. Looks kind I mean with the blacked out blinkers.
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